Traveling Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

WHO WE ARE

Were an entrepreneur, fast-growing team of project managers, estimators, superintendents, safety and administrative support personnel. As leaders in quality construction management, were committed to providing impeccable service to our clients, a safe work environment for our team, and an opportunity for our employees to grow and enjoy the benefits of work/life balance. Here at ALLY, we cultivate a collaborative environment that values tenacity, attention to detail, and comradery. Since outstanding customer service is our best product, we strive to build long-lasting relationships with our entire customer base.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Traveling Superintendent reporting to a Vice President, Director, or Sr. Superintendent pending assignment, the primary purpose of this position is to act as the field representative responsible for on-site project administration, coordination of activities and technical management. You take pride in providing a high-quality product on schedule, consistent with the customers vision and project objectives. This position is expected to support projects at various client locations and requires up to 100% travel based on business needs. Project assignments may require extended stays away from home, including overnight travel during the workweek. The Superintendent must be willing and able to travel to and work from assigned project sites for the duration of each project.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Act as point of contact with architects, engineers, consultants, local governing officials, and customers on projects in the field.
• Act as point of contact, manager, coordinator and motivator to subcontractors and vendors on projects in the field.
• Supervise the construction effort in the field to ensure that the project is completed in accordance with design, budget, schedule, and customer objectives. Conduct regular on-site meetings with subcontractors, vendors and others as appropriate with respect to schedule, safety issues, and other matters relating to performance in the field.
• Enforce compliance with all project procedures, safety program requirements, and work rules.
• Responsible for the timely preparation of field reports (i.e. daily superintendents reports, safety reports, etc.) and distribute to the office.
• Ensure the utmost quality of construction throughout a project.
• Complete punch list items in a time frame consistent with the customers requirements and the project budget.
• Monitor subcontractors progress and ensure man power is adequate to meet project schedule and customer expectations.
• Prepare as necessary subcontractor work schedules and provide input to the Project Manager in preparing and updating Project Construction schedules to jointly ensure timely completion.
• Verify layout and/or checking of layout by subcontractors and the establishment of initial control lines and grades.
• Respond with clarity to subcontractors with respect to questions regarding the performance of their work. Provide documentation and coordinate with Project Manager as appropriate.
• Participate in pre-construction planning, including logistics, means and methods, bid and scope reviews, and project estimates.
• Maintain an up-to-date set of contract documents on site.
• Ensure that subcontractors are maintaining record drawings (red-line as builts) during the course of construction.
• Responsible for the organization, the establishment, and maintenance of the onsite field office to project a professional image (organized, clean, signage, etc.).
• Responsible for timely communication with the Project Manager on matters regarding financial issues, safety, construction progress, labor issues, material problems, quality, code issues, etc.
• Interface and work harmoniously with respective Project Managers and other ALLY Construction Services personnel.
• Manage, oversee, provide training, and act as a mentor to Assistant Construction Superintendents. Perform performance construction evaluations as designated.
• Work in harmony with other Construction Superintendents that may be assigned as part of a team on larger projects.
• Continue education in areas including OSHA and safety, means and methods, codes, management skills, new technology, etc.
• Maintain current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification.
• Maintain a current working knowledge of the permit process in those communities where performing work and communicate information on changes to the office.
• Develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all ALLY Construction Services disciplines, including their role as the customer.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Possess ALLYs core values:
  • Adaptability
  • Safety
  • Client Service
  • Accountability
  • Team Culture
• Individual must be knowledgeable in all aspects of construction including technology, equipment, methods, field engineering, materials, safety, and scheduling.
• Requires outstanding interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate with a diverse group of individuals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office (Word and Excel) and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to work in a campus setting and corporate style environment.
• Pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience (or similar) preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 100% of the time based on project assignments.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and varying schedules as required by project demands.
• Ability to temporarily relocate near assigned project sites for extended project durations when required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to effectively manage responsibilities while traveling between project locations.
• Must be a team player.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Preferred BS in Construction Management, or equivalent years of experience.
• 5-10 years of experience as a Superintendent in commercial construction.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be able to travel extensively (up to 100%) to project locations throughout the assigned geographic region.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to client facilities, including completing any required site-specific training, background checks, or security clearances.
• Have a valid drivers license and properly maintained vehicle with the state minimum mandated levels of auto liability insurance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the Superintendent is required to sit for long periods of time and is occasionally required to stand; walking within a 400-acre campus; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Assistant Superintendents are required to speak clearly so listeners can understand and hear clearly to understand the speech of another person. In this role and employee may also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Client site pending, work environments can involve some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

WHAT WE OFFER

Here at ALLY, we cultivate a collaborative environment that values tenacity, attention to detail, and comradery. We are committed to providing impeccable service to our clients, a safe work environment for our team, and an opportunity for our employees to grow and enjoy the benefits of work/life balance. Since outstanding customer service is our best product, we strive to build long-lasting relationships with our entire customer base. Working at ALLY includes:

• Paid time off to include vacation, flex (sick/personal) and your birthday!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family dependents (base plan 100% paid)
• HSA, Dependent Care, and HRA programs
• 401K Savings/Retirement plan
• Life Insurance (1X of salary paid by ALLY)
• Short term disability insurance
• Employee referral program incentives
• Volunteer program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Great team environment with fun, caring, hardworking people

We are a Veteran-Owned business and encourage our military service men and women to seek employment with us. We partner with DOD SkillBridge, American Corporate Partners, and have consecutively earned the Federal Governments HireVets.gov Platinum Medallion for several years. Please be sure to call out your honorable service to our country in your email when applying for this role.

Interested in joining the ALLY team? Please email us your resume with cover letter and include the position youre applying for in the subject line to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

ALLY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, veterans status, genetic information, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law