Civil Project Superintendent

Christman•Livonia, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Christman Constructors, Inc. (CCI) is seeking a Civil Project Superintendent for its Southeast Michigan region. This role is ideal for individuals looking to shape the world and build a career with a company that has projects throughout the Midwest. The Civil Project Superintendent will oversee technical interpretation of construction documents, recommend construction methods and equipment, and ensure consistency with contractual specifications. They will establish site expectations for safety, quality, and conduct, and be responsible for project safety, including inspections and pre-task analysis. The role involves verifying and authorizing timesheets, planning site logistics, and ensuring daily representation and work performance at project sites. The Superintendent will partner with the project manager, client, and trade contractors to develop work plans, coordinate project team preparation, and plan the timely initiation and completion of all trade contract work according to the project schedule. This includes establishing sequence and phasing with foremen, discussing quality expectations, and arranging pre-installation coordination meetings. The role also involves authorizing purchase requisitions, assessing project status against goals, developing contingency plans, revising construction strategy, maintaining data in information systems, and complying with regulations and company policies.

Requirements

Seven (7) or more years of work experience in construction or a related job field.
Basic computer skills, and a basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Word, Procore, Building Information Model (BIM), and a firm knowledge of Microsoft Project.
Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, and other relevant course work, and two years of experience in a supervisory role.
OSHA 30-hour

Responsibilities

Oversees technical interpretation of construction documents and drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment.
Ensures consistency with contractual specifications and requirements for the project.
Recommends or evaluates construction options and efficiencies based on review.
Establishes project site expectations for safety, quality, unforeseen conditions, housekeeping, and general conduct.
Responsible for project safety, including inspections, TAG’s, pre-task analysis, and interface with safety team.
Discusses relevant safety topics with trade contractor on a weekly basis, or more frequently if needed.
Verifies, authorizes, and ensures the timely completion of timesheets for trade contractors as well as Christman Constructors employees, including extra work performed on a time and material basis.
Plans and coordinates site logistics, including traffic patterns, equipment locations, and storage and staging.
Ensures that Christman Constructors Inc is represented at assigned project sites every day, and that work is being performed by setting expectations, responsibilities, and maintain commitments.
Partners with project manager, client, and trade contractors to develop a work plan for the project.
Coordinate project team’s preparation for upcoming work through progress meeting.
Plans and coordinates timely initiation, momentum, and completion of all trade contract work on the project site according to the project schedule.
Establishes sequence, phasing, and pace of work requirements with trade contractor foremen to accomplish schedule milestones.
Discusses quality expectations with trade foremen prior to installation (pre-bid, post-bid and pre-installation meetings).
Arranges pre-installation coordination meetings for all work areas that involve overlapping work by multiple trade contractors.
Authorizes purchase requisitions for materials, equipment, and labor as agreed with project management prior to project startup or for emergency situations required to keep the project and team members safe.
Continuously assesses and analyzes project’s actual status against goals, develops contingency plans, and revises construction strategy as required.
Maintains data in required information systems or databases, and utilizes required software.
Complies with federal and state regulations, and company policies and procedures.