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Key Responsibilities
Take overall ownership of field operations for large-scale, ground-up construction projects
Lead and coordinate subcontractors, trade partners, vendors, and field personnel
Establish and maintain project schedules and drive progress toward key milestones
Coordinate daily construction activities to ensure work is progressing safely, efficiently, and according to plan
Review project plans, drawings, specifications, and schedules to identify potential issues before they impact the project
Coordinate sequencing and scheduling between multiple trades and subcontractors
Monitor manpower, productivity, material deliveries, and overall jobsite progress
Identify schedule risks and develop solutions to keep the project moving
Hold subcontractors accountable for schedule, quality, safety, and contractual requirements
Conduct regular jobsite meetings and communicate priorities, expectations, and upcoming activities
Work closely with the Project Manager to address project issues, changes, and potential impacts to cost and schedule
Maintain a strong focus on quality control and ensure work is completed according to plans and specifications
Enforce company and project-specific safety policies and OSHA requirements
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite
Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning activities, and other project requirements
Communicate regularly with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal leadership
Develop strong relationships with owners and project stakeholders while maintaining appropriate project boundaries
Identify conflicts, constructability concerns, and potential delays and proactively address them
Document project progress and maintain accurate field records
Participate in project planning, scheduling, and preconstruction activities when appropriate
Help ensure the project is completed on schedule, within budget, safely, and to the owner’s satisfaction
Provide leadership, accountability, and direction to the entire project team in the field
Qualifications
Significant experience as a Superintendent with a General Contractor
Proven experience leading large-scale commercial construction projects, preferably $10M+
Strong ground-up construction experience
Experience with complex commercial, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, institutional, or similar projects
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects from mobilization through completion
Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, scheduling, and field operations
Proven ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications
Strong knowledge of OSHA and construction safety requirements
Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades simultaneously
Strong understanding of project schedules and the ability to drive subcontractor performance against those schedules
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to build strong relationships with owners, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and internal project teams
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to anticipate problems and develop solutions before they become schedule or cost issues
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
Proficiency with construction project management and scheduling software
Strong understanding of quality control and project documentation
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent construction experience will be considered
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