Traveling Commercial Construction Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Compensation: Salary negotiable, commensurate with experience; including truck allowance, gas card, annual bonus, and per diem.

Travel requirement: must be willing to travel extensively in the Northwestern part of the US

Fulcrum Construction is seeking an energetic self-motivated Traveling Construction Superintendent to join our team. Fulcrum Construction is a nationwide commercial general contractor specializing in the retail sector. Projects assigned can vary in size from $1M to $10M, and may include site work, ground up store/facility construction, tenant improvements and open store remodels. Specific consideration will be given to candidates with ground-up construction and site work experience. The successful candidate will independently manage the day-to-day operations of the project in the field. He/she must provide steady leadership and strong direction to all field staff as well as maintain timely essential communication with project managers and owners to ensure the successful completion of onsite construction. The Superintendent is responsible for all onsite quality assurance, project safety and schedule implementation.

Superintendents are the lifeblood of our organization. A good Superintendent is vital to the success of our projects. We know it! They know it! And, we treat them accordingly! Our low turnover rate speaks to this statement! Just ask them!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Solely responsible for, and will be held accountable for, the timely completion of the project and ensuring that the project is constructed in strict accordance with plans, specifications, and local codes.
• Manage all aspects of the on-site construction project from project start to punch-list completion.
• Manage all on-site personnel to ensure project is completed in sequence, per the contract documents/local codes and within projected timeline.
• Develop and communicate 3-week look ahead schedules based off master schedule.
• Ensure that subcontractor is fully executing and complying with his contracted scope of work.
• Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate same to project team for resolution.
• Manage/lead all weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Be an integral part in the subcontracting process.
• Be an integral part in issuance of Owner Change Orders.
• Initiate / Submit RFIs – as applicable to field conditions.
• Develop a project site logistics plan and lead site orientation meetings with all workers to review.
• Review and understand materials budgets.
• Negotiate and execute POs for onsite trailers, storage containers, dumpsters, and other site needs.
• Approve invoices for specified job cost codes.
• Document and ensure quality control and safety standards.
• Track material deliveries and change orders.
• Develop, manage, and implement job specific safety programs and procedures.
• Coordinate jobsite meetings/visits with owners, subcontractors, and Fulcrum team members.
• Onsite leader of safety programs – including providing weekly toolbox talks
• Interpret, review, and approve all subcontractor submittals and shop drawings.
• Document all job site activity via daily reports.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 10 years or more of experience in commercial construction field, at least 5 of those years serving as the project superintendent in charge of running jobs the size and scope of Fulcrum's projects.
• Proven/previous experience on projects with complex site work and ground up construction.
• Proficient in plan reading, construction design and overall building regulations/laws.
• Ability to read, comprehend and process construction documents (plans, specifications, soil reports, safety manuals, etc.)
• Proficient with typical construction software applications.
• Mastery of building processes and best practices.
• Proficient in estimating and scheduling practices.
• OSHA-30 certification
• First Aid/CPR Certification.

Benefits

At Fulcrum Construction, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and shower you with perks.

This includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with 4% company match and immediate 100% vesting
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• PTO for vacation and sick time – 3 weeks to start
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Annual bonus
• Truck Allowance
• Per Diem
• Discretion to choose/select your preferred out of town housing options including AirBNB, VRBO and reimbursement for the use of your RV.
• Business Development Bonus
• Cell phone use reimbursement
• Company credit card for gas purchase and approved lodging expenses

Fulcrum Construction is an equal opportunity employer.