Construction Superintendent- Life Science

Overview

Cannon Building, a leading general contractor specializing in life science, healthcare, commercial/institutional, and industrial sectors, is seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee and drive the successful delivery of healthcare construction projects in the San Diego area.

As a Superintendent at Cannon Building, your primary focus will be the Cannon Building’s Safety Plan at the jobsite. Work with the Project Manager to develop a project schedule. Monitor with and assist the Project Manager in the execution of the project financial goals. Provide quality control by studying drawings, questioning uncertain details, continuously walking the job and inspecting each trades work and compare it to the contract documents.

Be a problem solver prior to the work taking place and ensure that the work meets or exceeds the requirements of the contract documents.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Construction Superintendent – Life Science at Cannon Building. Based in Carlsbad, CA, the Construction Superintendent will oversee daily on-site operations of construction projects, ensuring they are executed on time, within budget, and meet quality and safety standards. Responsibilities include managing crews and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, preparing and following project schedules, and coordinating resources and materials to optimize efficiency.

The role requires collaboration with project management teams and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Coordination:

• Monitor and document all SWPPP, BMP and storm related paperwork related to the project including job surveys and updating of the SWPPP plans and keeping all files up to date.

Leadership and Communication:

• Provide leadership by using effective verbal and written communications to manage the subcontractors and field personnel as well as interact with the Owner, Architect and Consultants on behalf of the company.
• Organize and lead project meetings, prepare minutes, and ensure all parties understand and fulfill their obligations.

Contract and Compliance Management:

• Ensure compliance with general conditions and contract requirements, monitoring contract documents for conformance and execution.
• Negotiate subcontract and purchase order terms, oversee subcontract execution, and manage subcontractor claims.

Project Documentation and Systems:

• Utilize Procore to manage project documentation and costs, overseeing the preparation and reporting of RFIs, submittals, inspections, safety reports, change orders, and related documents.
• Confirm all contracts are signed and insurance is in place prior to allowing any personnel on the jobsite to perform any work. Reads and has a working knowledge of subcontracts and change orders. Review weekly project logs for insurance, RFIs, Submittals, and Material Delivery Logs to ensure the proper delivery of materials, equipment and labor to the project.
• Review shop drawings along with Project Manager to help ensure compliance with the construction documents.

Quality and Safety Assurance:

• Participate in Operations and Safety meetings, promoting and enforcing jobsite safety.
• Start up the project assessing safety requirements and site logistics. Schedule and document safety start up meetings with the subcontractors reviewing Cannon Building’s safety requirements, OSHA requirements, Site Specific Safety requirements and reporting requirements.
• Monitor work quality and perform regular inspections to ensure construction standards are consistently met.
• Enforce strong safety culture, conducting regular safety meetings, inspections, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel may be required; the position is based out of the San Diego region, with travel for projects as needed in Orange, Los Angeles, or San Diego counties.

Qualification and Requirements

Experience Requirement: Demonstrates a working knowledge of commercial construction with a minimum of five years of experience in this area with a focus on Life Science and Pharmaceutical

• Education/Training:
Bachelor’s degree in construction…