Traveling Superintendent

About the role

The Berg Group is a specialty contractor based in the upper Midwest with over 50 years of experience. We offer integrated solutions in pre-construction services, interior/exterior framing, and finishes. Our headquarters are in Minnesota, with additional offices in Naples, Nashville, and Austin.

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 ensure project schedule and production goals are met.
• Identify and resolve risks (e.g., need for lifts, tying off, etc.).
• 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.
• Manage Foreman team(s) and hold 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 about 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).
• Help review and streamline all The Berg Group’s services onsite to be as efficient as possible.
• Maintain robust technology knowledge on Paycom and other tools pushed out to connect field and project management as well as hire and onboard talent.
• Champion/trains foreman team on the job, safety, technology, hiring practices, etc.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develops and achieves specific, measurable, and obtainable objectives that support Berg's overall growth and profitability objectives while creating client, employee, and company success.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all core service offerings: IMP installation, Drywall (layout – framing – hanging), and Acoustical Ceilings.
• Specialty knowledge of one of Berg’s offerings is extremely helpful.
• 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.
• 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.

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.