Project Superintendent

Ensures Christman is represented at the project site every day work is being performed by setting expectations, responsibilities, and maintaining commitments. The majority of work is completed outside at the construction site and in an office trailer. Full time position. Extended hours and weekends may apply. Travel to and from the construction site is required; most travel will be local, but some long distance and overnight travel may be required depending on the project.

Responsibilities

Ensures Christman is represented at the project site every day work is being performed by setting expectations, responsibilities, and maintaining commitments; Review conceptual, schematic, and design development documents for constructability, phasing options, temporary protection requirements, site logistics, and other field construction issues; Recommend or evaluate construction options and efficiencies based on these reviews; Establish project site expectations for safety, quality, unforeseen conditions, housekeeping, and general conduct; Create project-specific safety program highlighting key or unique hazards introduced by site conditions or work methods and scheduled adjacencies; Define safety expectations by providing a safety orientation for every individual who enters the site; Promptly report and investigate accidents and safety-related incidents; Plan and coordinate site logistics, including traffic patterns, equipment locations, and storage and staging; Partner with Project Manager, client, and trade contractors to develop a work plan for the project; Plan and coordinate timely initiation, momentum, and completion of all trade contract work on the project site according to the project schedule; Oversee technical interpretation of construction documents and drawings, recommend construction methods, and equipment as required; Arrange and coordinate timely permitting and required inspections to start and complete work; Prioritize and review critical submittals for dimensional control and constructability; Maintain rolling punch list defining final quality expectations and ensure completion; Verify and authorize trade contractor timesheets for extra work performed on a time and material basis; Authorize purchase requisitions for material, equipment, and labor as agreed with Project Manager, Executive, or Director; Complete thorough and accurate daily reports of progress and concerns or challenges, including daily weather and safety inspections, violations, and accidents; Continuously assess and analyze the project's actual status against goals, develop contingency plans, and revise construction strategy as required; When conflicts and disputes arise, focus all parties on developing mutually acceptable solutions aligned with the contractual agreements; Compile fair and honest reports of the project team's experience with each trade contractor; Provide motivational and constructive feedback to team members

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; Minimum five (5) years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role as a Foreman or Superintendent; Successful completion of classes or other training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, or Communication, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; Must have the ability to manage and plan work activities along with the ability to recognize safety concerns while promoting a safe culture amongst our team, partners, and trade contractors; Able to demonstrate interest and familiarity with site requirements, tools, methods, and materials as it relates to the entire range of trade divisions; Must be able to write and communicate clearly and quickly to a variety of audiences; Possess good problem solving and communication skills along with an understanding of how risk is managed as it relates to the project and company as a whole; Ability to understand job cost accounting practices and ability to analyze reports; Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control and ability to control and supervise large trade and subcontractor groups; Ability to manage time, plan, schedule, organize, and prioritize responsibilities to consistently meet deadlines; Demonstrates the ability to create and build strong, positive relationships with owners, architects, and contractors; Must be able to lead, work well with others, and build relationships with the project team and subcontractors, resolving conflicts or jobsite issues as they arise; Have a passion for team-based planning and problem-solving and wholehearted commitment to building strong partnerships to support project goals; Have basic computer skills and a basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Word, Procore, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and a firm understanding of Microsoft Project; Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; Must successfully complete pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening

Nice to have

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; Demonstrated progress in leadership experience on multiple small projects ranging from $500K to $5M and larger single projects up to $40M; OSHA 30-Hour, First-Aid/CPR, and other safety/quality related certifications