Superintendent, Construction

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35 North is a full-service program and project management firm that provides consulting, construction, cost, and commissioning solutions for capital projects. Expand your career and discover opportunities with 35 North.

A superintendent is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of a construction project. They are on-site to ensure that construction activities are carried out efficiently, safely, and according to the project plans and specifications. Superintendents play a critical role in coordinating various tasks, managing subcontractors and laborers, and ensuring that the project progresses smoothly. This role requires a combination of technical knowledge, management skills, and the ability to handle complex and diverse challenges specific to a certain area or scope of a project.

This is a full-time, permanent position and could alternate between our HQ office located in Durham, NC, and client locations.

Successful candidate may be hired level I, II, III, or Senior based on education + years of relevant experience.

• Manage the construction process in a specific area or scope, which involves planning, organizing, and coordinating all the activities necessary to complete the project on time and within budget
• Oversee the work of subcontractors, laborers, and other personnel working on-site. Ensure that work is being performed correctly and efficiently
• Create and manage schedules for construction activities within the designated area or scope, ensuring that work progresses in a timely manner and that different tasks are properly sequenced
• Responsible for maintaining high-quality construction standards. Conduct inspections, review workmanship, and ensure that construction is in compliance with design specifications and industry standards
• Play a crucial role in enforcing safety protocols, conducting safety meetings, and ensuring that all workers adhere to safety regulations
• Handle conflicts, whether they involve personnel, schedules, or technical matters, to keep the project running smoothly
• Serve as a communication hub between project managers, architects, subcontractors, and workers. Relay information about project progress, changes, and challenges to the relevant parties
• Coordinate the delivery and use of construction materials, tools, and equipment within a specific are or scope to ensure that resources are utilized efficiently
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of daily activities, including work completed, issues encountered, and any changes made to the original plans
• Monitor costs related to their area of responsibility and work to ensure that the project stays within budget
• Understand and help execute the project schedule and work plan
• Understand subcontractor scopes, help in the buyout process, and oversee day-to-day activities
• Review submittals from the general contractor and coordinate with engineering
• Understand quality control, document control, and communication plans
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders
• Is aware of and enforces contracts with contractors and consultants
• Monitor progress and adjust as needed
• Measure task performance to identify areas for improvement
• Work collaboratively and build effective relationships with the client’s project team, owners and final users, design team, contractors, and local jurisdictional personnel
• Initial focus on a key scope associated with a project is identified and nurtured to mastery. i.e. CSA, MEP, Process
• Secondary focus on additional project scope focus identified and nurtured to mastery. i.e. CSA, MEP, Process
• Maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or technical field preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5+ years of experience for a Superintendent I
• 8+ years of experience for a Superintendent II
• 10+ years of experience for a Superintendent III
• 15+ years of experience for a Senior Superintendent
• Contractor license preferred
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems
• Organizational skills, oral and written communication, and team attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful in managing stakeholders
• Excellent analytical skills and proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
• Ability to compile, analyze,…