Nationwide Traveling Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Superintendent position is an administrative position overseeing and administering the onsite day- to-day general operations which include safety, inspections, weekly logs, etc. of one or more construction projects, typically from start to finish of each project.

• Order and coordinate necessary temporary utilities required for project at mobilization.
• Develops a schedule for completion of an assigned project.
• Coordinates and schedules the daily work activities of tradespeople, professionals, and laborers, communicating to and via project foreperson to deliver instructions and project assignments as appropriate.
• Create weekly “3-week” look ahead schedules with input and buy-in from subcontractors.
• Regularly inspects work for quality and timeliness; prepares and provides progress reports to owners and architects; makes recommendations for necessary modifications.
• Collaborates with architect, engineer, attorney, and other pertinent stakeholders to ensure specifications, zoning requirements, and other regulations are met.
• Ensures specifications and regulations outlined in architectural and engineering plans are followed.
• Coordinates with city, county, state, federal and any other AHJ’s for required inspections, approvals, permits or certifications.
• Monitors budget throughout the project and communicates variances as they occur.
• Maintains records related to costs deliveries and inventory.
• Maintains Daily Logs to include all daily activities, weather, tasks completed, subcontractors present, inspections, etc.
• Addresses any safety violations or other deficiencies.
• Holds weekly safety meetings of toolbox talks.
• Maintains hazmat resources and safety materials.
• Collaborates with union representatives to answer questions and clarify procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Good plan reading and construction means & methods knowledge.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles.
• Extremely detail-oriented.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.
• Thorough understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.
• Thorough understanding of quality building practices.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.
• Ability to work in a paperless, cloud based environment.

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience as a superintendent

• Including at least five (5) years management experience in the construction trades, or the equivalent combination of training and experience
• Must have minimum 10-Hour OSHA Certification. 30-Hour OSHA Certification is strongly encouraged.

• Valid drivers license and reliable means of transportation.

• Ability to stand for a prolonged period.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and kneel.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Must be able to lift, overhead a minimum of 20 pounds.