Senior Superintendent

About the role

The Senior Superintendent is responsible for field operations on the project(s) assigned in order to achieve safe, timely, and profitable completion of each project. This position must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills, as well as strong communication and client service skills.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Implementation of Operation Zero and all Manhattan safety policies.
• Participates and executes roles to help create an Injury-Free Environment through own actions and mentoring of others.
• Direct day-to-day on-site supervision of field labor force.
• Review and approve Trade Contractor Pay Applications and material invoices with the Project Manager.
• Develop and maintain site logistics plan in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Manage quality program.
• Coordinate site testing and inspection reports.
• Monitor costs, including labor time and material.
• Manage self-perform features of work.
• Manage the CPM schedule and look ahead schedules.
• Create daily reports and report quantities.
• Absorb and mobilize the site and set up utilities.
• Assure necessary permits are secured, and inspections occur.
• Review and verify RFIs.
• Review and approve submittals for processing.
• Attend and lead portions of, if not all of, project meetings, including but not limited to preconstruction, preinstallation, subcontractor, owner, and safety in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Assist with the Preconstruction/Estimating phase of the project.

Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines

• Dedicated commitment to a culture of safety.
• Exhibits personality traits common to The Way We Work.
• Exhibits a strong understanding of the industry.
• Exhibits a thorough understanding of QA/QC.
• Exhibits a thorough understanding of MEP systems.
• Exhibits the ability to read and develop a project schedule.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Functions effectively as a member of a team.
• Exhibits outstanding leadership skills.
• Exhibits the right balance between calm and stable leadership and aggressiveness and drive.
• Strong and proactive decision-making/problem-solving skills.
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Able to review and understand submittals and shop drawings.
• Proficiency in writing and processing RFIs, document revisions, and recognizing changes of scope and need for pricing.
• Able to effectively lead teams through projects of high complexity.
• Exhibits the ability to manage a team with two or more assistant/area superintendents.
• Exhibits the ability to manage multiple projects with separate teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree- Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent.
• May substitute required education degree with related experience on a one-to-one basis.
• 15 years of industry experience.
• Experience in large projects, specifically arena or stadium projects.

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts

• You must be adaptable to all types of weather conditions and traverse and inspect all areas of a construction job site, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
• Ability to repeat the same movements.
• Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Ability to compose, send, and reply to emails and written correspondence.
• Must be able to lift, pull, or move up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Travel may be required occasionally, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License).
• Exposure to characteristic construction site hazards.

About Manhattan

Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked national construction services firm that provides preconstruction, construction management, program management, general building, and design-build services. Manhattan’s award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports, healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation, convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a:

• 20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
• ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor
• Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
• 2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner
• 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)

Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership and headquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and building excellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethical conduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support our clients’ long-term goals, team members, and project partners. For the same reasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate to work with many clients for decades, some for over half a century.

Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

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