Superintendent (Traveling)

Employment Type: Full-Time

FSLA: Salary/Exempt

Division: Field Operations

Department: Field Operations 

Reports to: General Superintendent

Supervisory Duties: Yes

Salary Range: $123,000 - $147,000

The Superintendent will provide overall administrative and technical management at the construction project site. This role will manage all on-site construction activities including, self-perform labor, subcontractors, and consultants. Other responsibilities will include the administration of the jobsite safety program, quality management, and overall schedule coordination and supervision.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Willing to travel nationwide.
• Administer project safety program to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.  
• Ability to obtain local jurisdiction building license/permit, as applicable.
• Proficient in all 5 areas of focus on their project:
• Safety, Schedule, Cost, Quality, and creating Raving Fans with all external partners. 
• Develop and implement a site-specific safety plan for each project assigned. 
• Verify that all subcontractors have a valid subcontract and an acceptable insurance certificate prior to working on site.  
• Serve as the OSHA competent person for various tasks or assign others to serve as competent person.  
• Preplan all operations to produce innovative and efficient methods to avoid hazards. The Superintendent must correct all recognized hazards immediately.  
• Supervise construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications.  
• Thoroughly understand the contract (owner/subcontractor), owner requirements, contract plans, contract specifications, submittals and any change documents. 
• Provide technical assistance on the project, interpret contract drawings and submittals, and develop construction methods consistent with contract documents.    
• Work with the project team to set project goals and schedule milestones.  
• Coordinate all required labor, equipment, small tools, permanent materials, and supplies as needed for self-perform operations. 
• Create the Site-Specific Quality Plan (SSQP), manage all aspects of project quality efforts.
• Complete onsite material verification as required for the project. 
• Manage project budget requirements: 
• Assist the project manager in developing budgets and monthly cost to complete.
• Manage T&M process, including verification of time and materials.
• Track production and submit quantities weekly.
• Identify changes in the field, authorize field change requests, provide all documentation required to ensure compensation for all work performed.  
• Assist in the Approval process for all subcontractor requisitions. 
• Manage the project to meet schedule requirements and milestones:
• Develop a baseline schedule with Project Services Group.
• Track progress against baseline schedule and critical path dates. 
• Communicate schedule requirements at weekly subcontractor meetings.  
• Develop a short-term plan on a weekly basis that directly supports the project schedule and looks ahead a minimum of 3 weeks. 
• Coordinate and lead the daily stand up and weekly foreman meetings.
• Ensure that the material delivery log is updated and accurate.  
• Interface with client representatives, A-E representatives, other contractors, and various building officials in a professional manner.  
• Participate in business development.  Create Raving Fans on current projects.  Utilize contacts to initiate leads for future projects.  
• Participate in quarterly superintendent and safety meetings, as well as periodic training sessions.    
• Supervise assigned foremen, assistant superintendents, and project engineers.

Key Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities. 
• Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize. 
• Motivated and driven. 
• Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration.  
• Ability to work with and manage multiple people.

Required Experience

• Has acted as a traveling superintendent previously, preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management with at least 5 years of experience in the construction field or any related field.
• Understands building plans and specs.
• CSL preferred.
• OSHA 10 Certification required; OSHA 30 Certification preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Corporate/Industry Safety standards.
• Working knowledge of CPM schedule.
• Working knowledge of cost report and labor production report.
• Thorough knowledge of corporate quality program.
• Thorough knowledge of subcontract language.
• Basic computer knowledge.