Traveling Superintendent - National Building Group

About Us

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential. Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.

The STO Building Group family of companies includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review, and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization.

About the Role

The Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation of a job site, including scheduling, production, and procurement of materials, manpower, and equipment. Supervises all direct labor positions on the assigned project and manages any contracted work on the site to ensure successful project completion. This position requires full-time travel, on-site to the project location.

Responsibilities

• Studies specifications to plan procedures for construction based on starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase, using knowledge of tools, equipment, and building methods.
• Interacts with the Project Manager to determine the project schedule; develops and utilizes "look ahead" schedules to assess progress and identify upcoming issues.
• Coordinates the pre-construction meeting with the Project Manager prior to mobilization.
• Directs procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Ensures all parties involved with the project are informed of construction issues and progress by:
  • Meeting with and directing supervisory personnel engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating phases of construction to prevent delays.
  • Meeting regularly with craft personnel to update them on construction issues and gather input for solutions.
  • Meeting with subcontractors prior to mobilization to review scope of work and schedule; advising subs on schedule and phasing requirements before each phase of work.
  • Meeting regularly with clients to update them on the project's progress.
• Works with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within the project workforce.
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve methods.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure conformance to specifications and construction schedules.
• Manages the project based on progress reports, materials used, and costs, adjusting work schedules as needed.
• Works with the Manager of Craft Resources to move personnel between projects, minimizing hiring and layoffs; manages crew mixes and work assignments to control labor costs; may terminate company craft personnel not meeting performance standards.
• Collaborates with the project manager in preparing the Project Management Plan.
• Ensures consistent implementation of company policies, including safety, equal opportunity, and others.
• Maintains company quality standards and housekeeping requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in ground-up commercial projects, particularly in the light industrial and/or cold storage sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to and from the project site; full-time travel required.
• Ability to read blueprints accurately and apply building codes and design requirements correctly.
• Understanding of subcontractors' scopes of work and tolerances.

Skills

• Communication: Expresses ideas clearly and effectively; uses proper grammar and syntax (basic Spanish preferred).
• Administrative: Monitors progress and coordination of work activities; keeps team members informed of progress and problems.
• Management: Establishes techniques to proactively monitor and supervise subordinates' work; follows up on delegated assignments.
• Integrity: Maintains ethical standards, conduct, and organizational policies in job-related activities.
• Problem-Solving: Identifies relationships between data from different sources to formulate alternative solutions.
• Teamwork: Collaborates well with others; assists co-workers, customers, subcontractors, and others in achieving goals.
• Interpersonal: Uses tact; is sensitive to the feelings and needs of others.
• Organization: Establishes priorities and a course of action for handling multiple tasks; plans effectively and allocates resources.
• Professionalism: Displays appropriate appearance and conduct; makes a positive impression on others.
• Initiative: Actively influences events to achieve goals; is a self-starter working well with minimal supervision; strives to exceed minimal performance levels.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as fax, copier, and telephone.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing software; knowledge and use of CMiC preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off
• Time Away Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program