Superintendent (Traveling)

Supervisory Duties

The Superintendent will provide overall administrative and technical management at the construction project site. This role will manage all on-site construction activities including, self-perform labor, subcontractors, and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Willing to travel nationwide
• Administer project safety program to maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• Ability to obtain local jurisdiction building license/permit, as applicable
• Proficient in all 5 areas of focus on their project: Safety, Schedule, Cost, Quality, and creating Raving Fans with all external partners
• Develop and implement a site-specific safety plan for each project assigned
• Verify that all subcontractors have a valid subcontract and an acceptable insurance certificate prior to working on site
• Serve as the OSHA competent person for various tasks or assign others to serve as competent person
• Preplan all operations to produce innovative and efficient methods to avoid hazards
• The Superintendent must correct all recognized hazards immediately
• Supervise construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications
• Thoroughly understand the contract (owner/subcontractor), owner requirements, contract plans, contract specifications, submittals and any change documents
• Provide technical assistance on the project, interpret contract drawings and submittals, and develop construction methods consistent with contract documents
• Work with the project team to set project goals and schedule milestones
• Cook up all required labor, equipment, small tools, permanent materials, and supplies as needed for self-perform operations
• Create the Site-Specific Quality Plan (SSQP), manage all aspects of project quality efforts
• Complete onsite material verification as required for the project
• Manage project budget requirements: Assist the project manager in developing budgets and monthly cost to complete
• Manage T&M process, including verification of time and materials
• Track production and submit quantities weekly
• Identify changes in the field, authorize field change requests, provide all documentation required to ensure compensation for all work performed
• Aid in the Approval process for all subcontractor requisitions
• Manage the project to meet schedule requirements and milestones: Develop a baseline schedule with Project Services Group
• Track progress against baseline schedule and critical path dates
• Communicate schedule requirements at weekly subcontractor meetings
• Develop a short-term plan on a weekly basis that directly supports the project schedule and looks ahead a minimum of 3 weeks
• Cook up the short-term plan on a weekly basis that directly supports the project schedule and looks ahead a minimum of 3 weeks
• Cook up the short-term plan on a weekly basis that directly supports the project schedule and looks ahead a minimum of 3 weeks
• Cook up the short-term plan on a weekly basis that directly supports the project schedule and looks ahead a minimum of 3 weeks
• Coordinate and lead the daily stand up and weekly foreman meetings
• Ensure that the material delivery log is updated and accurate
• Interface with client representatives, A-E representatives, other contractors, and various building officials in a professional manner
• Participate in business development
• Create Raving Fans on current projects
• Utilize contacts to initiate leads for future projects
• Participate in quarterly superintendent and safety meetings, as well as periodic training sessions
• Supervise assigned foremen, assistant superintendents, and project engineers

Key Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize
• Motivated and driven
• Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration
• Ability to work with and manage multiple people

Required Experience

• Has acted as a traveling superintendent previously, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in construction management with at least 5 years of experience in the construction field or any related field
• Understands building plans and specs
• CSL preferred
• OSHA 10 Certification required; OSHA 30 Certification preferred
• Thorough knowledge of Corporate/Industry Safety standards
• Working knowledge of CPM schedule
• Working knowledge of cost report and labor production report
• Thorough knowledge of corporate quality program
• Thorough knowledge of subcontract language
• Basic computer knowledge