Project Superintendent (DoD/Federal Construction)

Job Description

Job Description

The Korte Company is seeking an experienced DOD Construction Project Superintendent for construction projects to maintain safety, quality, schedule and budget for the project. This position is a great opportunity for an individual to join a strong, successful and highly-respected team. Past experience on DoD projects and potential travel is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Partner with Project Manager to budget, manage and forecast subcontractor labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables and general conditions
• Read and interpret specifications and plans to determine requirements and planning procedures
• Supervise, order and coordinate activities of labor, subcontractors and deliveries
• Maintain quality control by frequent and regular inspection of work-in-progress
• Complete all reports and records in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure adherence to company safety and insurance policies, protocols and OSHA compliance
• Analyze subcontractor and production problems
• Conduct and participate in safety and subcontractor progress meetings
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The characteristics listed below are representative of those sought to perform this job successfully.

• Working knowledge of field construction including systems, practices, general engineering principals and construction techniques, materials, methods and sequencing
• Strong work ethic with a passion to fulfill commitments
• Remarkable enthusiasm
• Sincere obligation to client satisfaction
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, multi-tasking, communication and conflict management skills
• Computer knowledge in sending emails, daily reports, construction look-ahead schedules, iPad and Procore use
• 30 hour OSHA certification training is required

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

• 5 years of construction Superintendent experience with projects ranging $1M - $50M
• 10 years of experience in the construction trades or a combination of equivalent training and experience
• Construction experience building DOD projects nationwide 
• Hangar, Reserve/Training Centers, Simulators & Dorm experience preferred
• History working on military bases and partnering with NAVFAC and USACE 
  
• Design/Build experience is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular use of hands to finger, handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk or hear with others on jobsite and via phone/computer communications
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Superintendent will be at the worksite at all times whenever work or testing is being performed. The worksite environment is constantly changing and may include:

• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Moving mechanical parts
• High, precarious places
• Risk of electrical shock
• Outside weather conditions, such as extreme heat and extreme cold
• Moderate to loud noise levels

ABOUT THE KORTE COMPANY

The Korte Company was founded in 1958 on the belief that professionalism, quality and value added services are fundamental to a successful company.  More than sixty years later, that philosophy has earned Korte the reputation for delivering high quality, responsive services to our clients nationwide.  Korte pursues large construction projects from offices in St. Louis, MO, Highland, IL, and Las Vegas, NV.

This position is eligible for our competitive pay and benefits package including annual discretionary bonus subject to company and individual performance. Additional comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA/HRA, life, disability, 401(k), parental leave, phone allowance, vacation, sick time and company paid holidays. Role and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, training, certifications, location, etc. Only fully qualified candidates should apply. No phone calls, direct mailings or drop-in inquiries allowed. The Korte Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.