Superintendent, Construction

Job Title:

Construction Superintendent - Industrial Projects

Job Description

The Construction Superintendent oversees all aspects of industrial building projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards. This project-based role focuses on an industrial manufacturing facility, working closely with a general contractor to manage construction crews and subcontractors, coordinate inspections and permitting, and maintain strong communication with project stakeholders throughout the life of the project.

Responsibilities

+ Lead day-to-day onsite construction activities for industrial building projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

+ Manage and coordinate subcontractors, aligning their work with the project schedule and addressing setbacks to keep the project on track.

+ Order and track materials to ensure timely delivery and availability for all phases of construction.

+ Monitor and maintain the construction schedule, updating stakeholders on progress and adjusting plans as needed.

+ Apply and enforce safety practices in accordance with OSHA standards, promoting a safe work environment for all onsite personnel.

+ Submit Requests for Information (RFIs) to the internal design team, architect, or engineer to clarify design questions and resolve discrepancies.

+ Log construction progress and prepare detailed daily and weekly reports for the project manager and client.

+ Assist with preparation, review, and implementation of change requests and change orders, documenting impacts on scope, schedule, and budget.

+ Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, designs, and drawings, and support subcontractors with questions, design changes, and scheduling issues.

+ Coordinate building permitting activities, including submitting permit applications and scheduling building and engineering inspections.

+ Collaborate with management on productivity tracking, cost control, quality assurance, document management, and processing of applications for payment.

+ Develop and finalize the project punch list, oversee completion of outstanding items, and support project closeout activities.

+ Maintain high levels of communication with a customer-oriented mindset, actively participating in owners' meetings and subcontractor meetings.

+ Ensure compliance with relevant building codes and standards, including ICC and IBC 2018, throughout the construction process.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 3 years of experience as a superintendent on commercial construction projects, ideally focused on industrial or manufacturing facilities.

+ Proven ability to manage subcontractors effectively and align their work with the project schedule, even when facing scheduling setbacks.

+ Strong construction management skills, including schedule management, budget oversight, material ordering, and subcontractor coordination.

+ Experience working with a general contractor on industrial building projects.

+ In-depth knowledge of safety practices and OSHA standards, supported by OSHA 30 certification.

+ Familiarity with building and construction inspections and permitting requirements for industrial facilities.

+ Hands-on experience with industrial manufacturing facility construction, including coordination of specialized trades and equipment.

+ Working knowledge of ICC (International Code Council) standards and IBC 2018 (International Building Code) requirements.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, designs, and construction drawings accurately.

+ Strong communication skills, with the ability to maintain clear, consistent communication with owners, clients, subcontractors, and project teams.

+ Demonstrated capability to handle multiple job sites or complex project scopes while maintaining control of schedule and site communication.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience managing projects as the prime contractor or on behalf of an owner, with a clear understanding of stakeholder expectations.

+  Experience in documenting and reporting construction progress through daily and weekly logs and formal reporting to project managers and clients.

+ Experience participating in and leading owners' meetings and subcontractor coordination meetings.

+ Ability to support change management processes, including identifying impacts of change orders and communicating them effectively.

+ Strong organizational skills for document management, permit tracking, inspection coordination, and applications for payment.

+ Customer-focused mindset, with the ability to build positive relationships and handle site communication professionally and effectively.

Work Environment

This is a project-based onsite role focused on an industrial manufacturing facility construction project, with an expected duration of just over one year and potential for additional work afterwards. The superintendent works in a dynamic construction environment, coordinating closely with a general contractor, subcontractors,…