Area Project Superintendent

Cajun Industries Holdings•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Area Project Superintendent supports and coordinates with the jobsite superintendent and project management to direct construction activities in the field. The role involves studying specifications and planning construction procedures based on phase schedules, staffing requirements, and other variables. The superintendent directs field personnel and subcontractors and coordinates construction phases to prevent delays. The position requires learning and understanding work-related safety hazards and safely using or operating associated tools and equipment. Work takes place in plant operations or construction jobsite settings. The role may involve working across active construction sites with uneven terrain, elevated or restricted-access areas, and varying weather and site conditions. Physical exertion may range from sedentary to heavy, depending on the project assignment and operational needs. The employee must communicate and collaborate effectively, interpret plans and requirements, apply basic mathematical and problem-solving skills, maintain situational awareness, make timely decisions, and adapt to changing conditions and priorities.

Requirements

Ability to study and interpret construction specifications and plan work procedures, schedules, and staffing requirements.
Ability to direct field personnel and coordinate subcontractors and construction activities.
Ability to inspect work for compliance with specifications and schedules and review progress, material, and cost reports.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
Ability to read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations and use measurement, estimation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail amid changing priorities and distractions.
Ability to make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
Ability to adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.
Ability to move around active construction sites, including uneven terrain and varying surface conditions.
Ability to access ground-level, overhead, elevated, and restricted-access work areas, including by using stairs, ladders, and scaffolding while following safety requirements.
Ability to frequently use and handle hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with the work.
Ability to frequently move, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or available mechanical devices.
Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other site conditions, and in confined or elevated spaces when required by project needs and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Order tools and materials for delivery at specified times to meet work schedules.
Confer with management to resolve workforce complaints and grievances.
Inspect work in progress to ensure it conforms to specifications and construction schedules.
Prepare or review reports on progress, material usage, and cost, and adjust work schedules as indicated by reports.
Communicate and coordinate subcontractors to support strong performance and meet Cajun’s expectations.
Perform quality control.
Support employee development.
Assist other craft workers as needed.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Direct field personnel and coordinate construction phases to prevent delays.
Learn and understand work-related safety hazards and safely use or operate associated tools and equipment.