Superintendent, Construction

Construction Superintendent

The Construction Superintendent will oversee and coordinate daily construction activities in an active project setting to assure the seamless and successful execution of project objectives. The Superintendent will work with the project director and/or project manager to develop execution strategies, schedules, and detailed plans to safely and efficiently execute project field work to meet client, business, and project milestones.

The Superintendent will provide technical support and knowledge to on-site trade personnel of varying trade disciplines and will demonstrate proficiency in the processes and methodologies to successfully complete site-specific work. This will include technical trade knowledge and aptitudes favoring means & methods, site/trade coordination, complex installations, logistics, schedule management, site safety and field quality assurance. The Superintendent must possess the ability to determine whether installations conform to all applicable drawings and specifications and implement corrective actions for any non-conformities.

The Superintendent must also possess leadership and management qualities; both are required to be successful in the role. As a leader, the Superintendent must have effective communication skills to build consensus with project team members and stakeholders. The Superintendent is responsible for documenting daily field activities that include photographs, manpower reports, delays, daily reports, safety observations, conversations, deliveries, and all other activities that are necessary to maintain a complete and accurate record of the project's progress and activities.

The Superintendent reports directly to the Senior Construction Manager or Project Manager onsite and ultimately the Project Director.

This is a full-time, FLSA exempt position and requires at least 40 hours per week with the ability to work more if necessary. This position will require the ability to travel to a number of our project sites located in the SW Michigan region.

Essential duties and responsibilities include managing all on-site construction functions, demonstrating mastery in the construction project workflow, identifying and mitigating risks, coordinating with authorities having jurisdiction for permit issuance, facilitating progress meetings among trades and stakeholders, leveraging business technology platforms, and performing other duties as mandated by the Senior PM/CM and Project Director.

Minimum requirements include at least 8 years of related construction management experience within heavy construction, preferably for a Construction Management, General Contracting, or trade contracting firm. A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field is a plus, but not required assuming a combination of relevant education and experience that is commensurate with the duties/responsibilities outlined. Knowledge of building codes is highly desirable.

Competencies include collaborating, being action-oriented, communicating effectively, managing complexity, and directing work.

Benefits for this position include a medical, dental & vision package, paid time off, holiday pay, retirement savings plan 401(k), bi-weekly cell phone stipend, employer paid enhanced employee assistance program (EAP), personal, competency-based development program, wellness program, paid parental leave policy, company paid short and long-term disability insurance, optional term life and AD&D insurance, annual apparel allotment, and corporate and community events.

Physical demands & work environment include driving to and from jobsites, sitting, walking, standing, talking, hearing, smelling, handling tools, climbing or balancing, lifting and moving up to 50 pounds, and working in ongoing construction activities, vibrations, noise, and various outside weather conditions. The proper use of personnel protective equipment is required on the jobsite.