Our client, a leading construction management firm, is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to join their team. This role is crucial in ensuring successful project execution and site management.
As a Construction Superintendent, you will oversee the operations of the construction site from planning to completion. You will be responsible for daily scheduling, supervising all activities and tasks, coordinating sub-contractors, and ensuring the safety and compliance of the site.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Site Management and Coordination (70%)
- Enforce safe work practices including OSHA standards and company/client safety programs
- Develop project workplans and maintain 3-week look-ahead schedules
- Coordinate on-site subcontractors, consultants, and vendors
- Hold weekly contractor job site meetings to address issues proactively
- Manage submittal process and maintain daily logs and construction progress photos
- Ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, applicable laws, permits, and codes
- Conduct quality control audits and mitigate risks
- Review, interpret, and ensure work complies with design drawings and regulations
- Manage work to meet or exceed construction industry standards
- Enforce project site schedule to ensure timely and quality completion without incidents
- Maintain field office and ensure the project site is consistently clean and organized
Client Relations (30%)
- Serve as the primary point of contact onsite for the owner
- Act as a focal point for all parties interfacing on the site
- Ensure timely information dissemination to all parties
- Address problems and challenges with urgency, collaborating with the team as needed
- Apply learnings to improve communications and processes
Required Qualifications
- Associates or bachelor's degree in construction management or related trades experience
- Minimum 2 years' experience in construction management
- Proven ability to manage complex projects
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to operate with integrity and empathy, building lasting trust-based relationships
- Self-directed and highly organized approach to work
- Ability to hold self and others accountable to drive projects forward
- Demonstrated knowledge of codes and construction practices
- Computer skills with competency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam
- Experience reading and interpreting plans and specifications
- Ability to travel approximately 30-50% of the time and accommodate flexible scheduling
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications such as OSHA and CCM
- Safety training
- Procore proficiency
- Experience working with K-12 facilities, programs, and priorities
- Ability to translate technical jargon and project-related information to meet client needs