Traveling Superintendent

Job Description

Description:

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Traveling Superintendent supervises the field construction of projects and ensures the work is completed on schedule, within budget and quality meets or exceeds client expectations. The Traveling Superintendent manages all trades and daily activities related to the project. The Superintendent engages and communicates effectively with design professionals, consultants, and clients and effectively directs all subcontractors and other construction personnel in planning, coordinating, and safely executing work within the scope of the contract, budget, and schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES

PRE-CONSTRUCTION

Review and understand fully contract requirements to the Owner, drawings, specifications, subcontractor scopes of work, and other documents to establish the scope of work

Execute project start-up tasks including:

Complete job set up checklist and coordinate with the Project Manager (PM) and Project Engineer (PE) to procure items necessary based on project specifics

Document existing conditions or issues prior to any deliveries or work commencing

Complete site logistics plan identifying job trailer location, barriers, fencing, signage, dumpster locations, material storage, the path of entrance and egress from site, designated smoking areas, etc.

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) set up as required

Complete ICRA / ILSM forms, when required

Engage the local municipality to fully understand the inspection and certificate of occupancy process

Orchestrate a plan from the beginning of construction to completion of the project including accurately coordinating project construction activities for scheduling purposes

PLANNING AND EXECUTION

Advise the Project Manager of circumstances and issues that will have a significant impact on the project schedule

Work with Project Team, track job progress and job costs (Time and Material work)

Document issues and problems that have developed along with identification of the person(s) responsible for their resolution

Daily Job site Progress Reporting:

Ensure logs are completed accurately along with daily progress photos

Verify the accuracy of drawing plan measurements of floors, walls, ceilings, etc.

Identify discrepancies and take corrective action with the project team

TEAM AND PEER RELATIONSHIPS

Establish effective working relationships with Owner, Owner’s Rep, Building Manager, Building Engineer, foremen, and subcontractors

Chair weekly project construction meetings and discuss weekly work plans with subcontractors

Meet daily with subcontractors to ensure daily schedule and tasks are understood

SAFETY

Ensure that the site is clean and organized

Continually enforce safety policies and procedures to include PPE, fall enforcement, etc.

Actively enforce all building regulations regarding noise, use of elevators, security, and tenant safety

Maintain construction barriers (security, construction, dust, etc.)

Perform daily walk-offs if required by Client

Requirements:

· High School Diploma or GED

· Minimum of 5 years but preferably 10 years of project supervision experience in commercial, restaurant, retail, healthcare and/or industrial construction environments

· Extensive knowledge of scheduling, cost control and safety procedures

PREFERRED:

· OSHA 30 Hour Certification

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office

· Availability to travel as needed (if not local to Chicago, travel will be 90%)