Construction Superintendent

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.

Job Purpose

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