Traveling Superintendent

About the role

The Berg Group is a specialty contractor based in the upper Midwest with over 50 years of experience. They offer integrated solutions in pre-construction services, interior/exterior framing, and finishes. Based in Minnesota with additional offices in Naples, Nashville, and Austin, the company is led by dedicated professionals.

Responsibilities

• An active participant in all preconstruction meetings with assigned Foreman and Project Team.
• Sign off on all PDP for every project.
• Review site conditions before mobilization to ensure efficiency during construction and make necessary recommendations to client.
• Communicate with General Contractor(s) and other trades to develop team relationships and to ensure project schedule and production goals are met.
• Identify and resolve risks (i.e., need for lifts, tying off, etc.)
• Initial material order at pre-con when reviewing job; subsequent material orders are executed by the Foreman.
• Identify and work with the Project Manager(s) team to proactively resolve any bid production discrepancies; buy into bid productions and convey that to the Foreman.
• Educate and facilitate field teams on the creation and execution of project delivery plans.
• Manages Foreman team(s) and holds them accountable to The Berg Group’s stated production goals for that project.
• Review of daily/weekly production tracking to determine if bid levels by activity are being hit.
• Keep project team(s) informed daily, as to accurate productions and other relevant field conditions observed in job walks to best manage client/general contractor relationships.
• Review work in progress, on all projects, and ensure it meets The Berg Group’s Quality Control and Quality Assurance standards.
• Weekly meeting with Project Manager(s) as it relates to job tracking, percent complete, and what scopes are complete (i.e., informs needed manpower adjustments).
• Safety and Superintendent audits are performed regularly in coordination with Safety teams’ onsite visits and follow-ups.
• Help review and streamline all The Berg Group’s services onsite to be as efficient as possible.
• Maintains robust technology knowledge on Paycom and other tools pushed out to connect field and project management as well as hire and onboard talent.
• Champions/trains foreman team on the job, safety, technology, hiring practices, etc.
• Field Management Multi-site responsibility and oversight of commercial construction operations.
• Management of a Foreman team of (5-15) and up to 150 field employees.
• Co-manage warehouse personnel and related logistics.
• Identify, recruit, and develop future field leaders within the Berg Team.
• Mentor and encourage the growth of all employees and build morale on project sites with positive reinforcement and feedback.
• Actively oversees and coaches’ Foreman around project budget, material purchasing, and manpower planning.
• Aid Foreman in identifying best practices in job sequencing and speaks on behalf of The Berg Group to clients and general contractors as needed.
• Regularly shares accurate job site progress with Foreman; motivates them to push their teams and ultimately exceeds bid profit through visibility.
• Berg employment culture steward: works to make the employment experience at Berg differentiated and meaningful for his/her team.
• Strategic Vision Participates in the development and execution of Berg’s strategic and business plan including achievement of key objectives.
• Establish and develops relationships with employees, including the company management team, as well as external partners and stakeholders.
• Support and continuous improvement of Berg’s high-performance culture.
• Provide visionary leadership for new ideas and approaches and humbly welcomes ideas to innovate and better Berg from all levels of the organization.
• Leadership Develop trust and maintain a collaborative and supportive leadership presence with your Project Management team.
• Participate in and support recruitment, hiring, onboarding efforts as appropriate to develop an exceptional regional team.
• Foster a collaborative culture that enhances employee satisfaction, engagement, and results-orientation while encouraging innovation and creativity.
• Provide time for regular and effective 1 on 1 meetings with all direct reports.
• Coach, mentor, and collaborate with direct reports regularly.
• Establishes and achieves specific, measurable, and obtainable objectives that support Berg's overall growth and profitability objectives while creating client, employee, and company success.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of all core service offerings: Drywall (layout – framing – hanging), and Acoustical Ceilings. Specialty knowledge of one of Berg’s offerings is extremely helpful.
• Has proven job progression from laborer to foreman.
• Maintains confidentiality and leadership in all aspects of the role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, groups, and one-on-one situations.
• Detail-oriented, thorough, and production/goal-driven.
• Ability to proactively (and reactively) solve operational problems to increase production.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents and blueprints.
• Keen ability to accurately articulate work direction and delegate to trusted subleaders/employees.
• Computer skills; proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook, and document editing software (e.g., Paycom, PlanGrid, ProCore, iPad, PC, etc.).
• Weekly payroll responsibility for assigned region/projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8-10 years of related experience in the construction field; or an equivalent mix of education and field experience.
• Previously held foreman and/or safety officer role(s).
• Detail-oriented, deadline/goal-driven.
• Industry knowledge in Drywall, Steel Stud Metal Framing, or other product/service that is core to Bergs offerings.

Benefits

The Berg Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.