Superintendent (Traveling)

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time 

FSLA: Salary/Exempt 

Division: Field Operations 

Department: Field Operations  

Reports to: General Superintendent 

Supervisory Duties: Yes 

Salary Range: $123,000 - $147,000

The Superintendent will provide overall administrative and technical management at the construction project site. This role will manage all on-site construction activities including, self-perform labor, subcontractors, and consultants. Other responsibilities will include the administration of the jobsite safety program, quality management, and overall schedule coordination and supervision.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions 

• Willing to travel nationwide.
• Administer project safety program to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.   
• Ability to obtain local jurisdiction building license/permit, as applicable.
• Proficient in all 5 areas of focus on their project: 
• Safety, Schedule, Cost, Quality, and creating Raving Fans with all external partners.  
• Develop and implement a site-specific safety plan for each project assigned.  
• Verify that all subcontractors have a valid subcontract and an acceptable insurance certificate prior to working on site.   
• Serve as the OSHA competent person for various tasks or assign others to serve as competent person.   
• Preplan all operations to produce innovative and efficient methods to avoid hazards. The Superintendent must correct all recognized hazards immediately.   
• Supervise construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications.   
• Thoroughly understand the contract (owner/subcontractor), owner requirements, contract plans, contract specifications, submittals and any change documents.  
• Provide technical assistance on the project, interpret contract drawings and submittals, and develop construction methods consistent with contract documents.     
• Work with the project team to set project goals and schedule milestones.   
• Coordinate all required labor, equipment, small tools, permanent materials, and supplies as needed for self-perform operations.  
• Create the Site-Specific Quality Plan (SSQP), manage all aspects of project quality efforts. 
• Complete onsite material verification as required for the project.  
• Manage project budget requirements:  
• Assist the project manager in developing budgets and monthly cost to complete. 
• Manage T&M process, including verification of time and materials. 
• Track production and submit quantities weekly. 
• Identify changes in the field, authorize field change requests, provide all documentation required to ensure compensation for all work performed.   
• Assist in the Approval process for all subcontractor requisitions.  
• Manage the project to meet schedule requirements and milestones: 
• Develop a baseline schedule with Project Services Group. 
• Track progress against baseline schedule and critical path dates.  
• Communicate schedule requirements at weekly subcontractor meetings.   
• Develop a short-term plan on a weekly basis that directly supports the project schedule and looks ahead a minimum of 3 weeks.  
• Coordinate and lead the daily stand up and weekly foreman meetings. 
• Ensure that the material delivery log is updated and accurate.   
• Interface with client representatives, A-E representatives, other contractors, and various building officials in a professional manner.   
• Participate in business development.  Create Raving Fans on current projects.  Utilize contacts to initiate leads for future projects.   
• Participate in quarterly superintendent and safety meetings, as well as periodic training sessions.     
• Supervise assigned foremen, assistant superintendents, and project engineers.

Key Skills 

• Strong communication skills. 
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.  
• Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.  
• Motivated and driven.  
• Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration.   
• Ability to work with and manage multiple people.

Required Experience

• Has acted as a traveling superintendent previously, preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management with at least 5 years of experience in the construction field or any related field. 
• Understands building plans and specs. 
• CSL preferred. 
• OSHA 10 Certification required; OSHA 30 Certification preferred. 
• Thorough knowledge of Corporate/Industry Safety standards. 
• Working knowledge of CPM schedule. 
• Working knowledge of cost report and labor production report. 
• Thorough knowledge of corporate quality program. 
• Thorough knowledge of subcontract language. 
• Basic computer knowledge.