Senior Superintendent

Summary

The Senior Superintendent for Kent Companies National Mission Critical Division provides executive level field leadership for complex concrete construction projects serving Mission Critical, Advanced Manufacturing, and Data Center facilities across the United States. This role oversees all field operations potentially across multiple jobsites, ensuring that projects are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality. The Senior Superintendent has the ability to direct multiple project teams, coordinates manpower and equipment resources, and drives consistent performance across all scopes.

Through proactive planning, mentorship, and disciplined execution, the Senior Superintendent ensures that every project meets the demanding requirements of mission critical environments and reinforces Kent Companies reputation for excellence nationwide.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Safety - As the job site leader, the Senior Superintendent is responsible for identifying unsafe working environments, working proactively to correct those conditions, and acting as the Safety Coach for the Team. Daily reporting, JHAs, and toolbox talks are non-negotiable.

* Initial Planning Study construction drawings before the start date, all updates as the work progresses, and alert Project Management to errors before they become a problem.

* Budgets - Demonstrate knowledge of a job sequence and how to push a job forward safely and productively while staying within budget.

* Communication / Customer Service - Great communication is essential to our success and our clients' well-being. Communicating clear expectations with your Team and our clients during on-site supervision is required.

* Management - Proactively manages the job site by maintaining a detailed record of all labor, materials, and equipment and managing the deliveries and schedules to avoid delays. Supervises subcontractors, foremen, and craftsmen to ensure projects are properly executed. Responsible for managing field crews in leadership and utilizing the time clock tool Exak Time.

* Quality Control - Understand the quality expectations of Kent Companies means and methods to ensure the final product meets or exceeds the requirements spelled out in our scope of work. Properly lay out all work based on drawings and given survey points.

* Schedule - Work with the Division Manager and the Project Manager to build and maintain a schedule, including updates, changes, and look-a-heads. This includes timely internal and external communication regarding all problems and changes.

* Cost to Complete In coordination with the rest of the Division the senior superintendent is responsible for monthly financial accountability meetings, which clarify schedules to accurately reflect our spending now and in the future for remaining work on site.

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

* 10+ years of concrete construction experience at the superintendent level.

* 3+ years of experience on Mission Critical Projects.

* Ability to read blueprints.

* Ability to learn and utilize applicable construction technologies related to role.
* (Bluebeam, Autodesk construction cloud, excel, etc)

* Proven experience with leading and motivating teams on a regional or national level.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Must be self-motivated, organized, able to work independently, and forward thinking.

* Must be comfortable with National Travel up to 100%

* Valid drivers license.

* Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).

* Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving.

* Ability to pass drug screening.

* Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred education and experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Benefits

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

* Weekly pay

* PTO (Paid Time Off)

* Paid Travel

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

* Supplemental insurance options

* Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching

* Holiday pay (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)

* Scholarship opportunities for dependents

* Leadership development opportunities

Perks associated with this role

Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined; rather, it builds on the teammates strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.

Work Environment/Physical Demand

This role involves work in both office settings and active job sites and requires the ability to meet a range of physical demands. Candidates must be able to…