Construction Superintendent

Job Description

Leading design-build general contractor is seeking an experienced Project Superintendent for manufacturing projects in Ohio and across the U.S. If you have experience as the Prime Contractor managing complete oversight of construction sites, we would love to hear from you! While an industrial background is highly desired, we welcome applicants with commercial experience.

Job Title: Project Superintendent

Report to: (Sr.) Project Manager

Salary: $72,000-$110,000 per year. Full-time, exempt role.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, up to 3% retirement contribution, vacation and sick time.

Eligibility to work in the United States required including a valid driver’s license. Sponsorship unavailable.

Summary

Project Superintendent will oversee on-site construction operation on a day-to-day basis, and ensure that work is done safely, on time, within budget and to the right quality standards under supervision of the Senior Project Manager or Project Manager.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise full cycle construction activities

Set up the project site office trailer and make sure that permits, labor notices, safety regulations, and EEOC material are posted in a conspicuous place. Set up sanitary stations and coolers

Direct all field personnel (contractors, suppliers, vendors) to achieve completion of the project on schedule with quality workmanship that conforms to the drawings and specifications

Maintain construction schedule and identify and solve problems

Keep the progress schedule current and review schedule status

Order materials and schedule inspections as necessary throughout the process

Promote job site safety, encourage safe work practices and rectifies job site hazards immediately

Ensure all employees and contractors are adhering company safety policy and attend safety meetings

Prepare complete, accurate and timely submittal logs for construction projects based on project drawings and specifications

Accountable for receiving approved submittals from Architect or Engineer and notifying Project Superintendent of potential schedule impact

Assist Project Manager by preparing all necessary back up related to change requests

Responsible for timely completion of all required project close-out documents per contract

Distribute contract documents to subcontractors, including drawings, specifications, and general conditions. Include any accepted alternates or addendums with documents

Schedule all required construction meetings with required personnel, subcontractors, architects and owners

Take accurate and complete meeting minutes and distribute timely

Attend Owner/Architect pre-bid, project and closeout meetings

Solicit subcontractors and suppliers for proposal prior to proposal submission time

Prepare correspondence with Owner, Architect, Engineers, Subcontracts, Suppliers, etc. (Examples of referenced correspondence include, but not limited to the following items: Schedule of values, project schedule, memos, request for information, transmittals and submittals)

Submit building permit application, follow-up on review progress and receive upon approval. Submit Check Request (Urgent Pay Request) to Accounting for associated fees according to Urgent Pay Request procedures

During Construction Phase, proactively manage project to achieve quality, schedule, budge and safety. Utilize and maintain tools to schedule and document management to track and record project performance

Document quality and progress of each Subcontractor and Suppliers. Update Subcontractors and Suppliers of any changes to the plans, specifications and/or schedule

Inform management of productivity, costs, quality control, document management and processing of applications for payment. Notify management of any issues that arise which affects quality, budget, progress and safety

Prepare, schedule and supervise completion of a final punch list

Maintain an organized job site, including the construction office

Maintain positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees

Other duties may be assigned that may reasonably follow and relate to essential tasks

Required Knowledge and Abilities

Must have minimum of 5 years in successful general contracting (as Prime Contractor) and project management for larger than 50,000 sq ft project

Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the construction field

Understand and have thorough knowledge of the project plans and specifications

Strong and effective communicator, both verbally and written, who can interface cooperatively with various departments of the company, as well as clients and subcontractors

Possess good organizational, analytical and problem solving ability

Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project

Represent the company at all times with high moral and ethical conduct

Willingness to provide leadership and management

Excellent presentation and negotiation skills

An overall “action orientation” and strong problem solving abilities

Ability to travel extensively and relocate

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge and skills.

Minimum of 5-7 years' progressively responsible field experience as Prime Contractor.

Full-time