Construction Superintendent

Ross Group • El Paso, TX

18d

About The Position

This position is responsible for delivering functionally and financially viable construction projects ahead of schedule with zero injuries. The Superintendent focuses on safety, schedule, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction, with the goal of exceeding client expectations. The role also includes identifying design aspects that may lead to disputes or claims and making recommendations to the Designer of Record.

The Superintendent manages projects valued at $5 million to $50 million from inception through completion, coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel. The role oversees project costs, schedules, quality assurance, safety, invoicing, materials and equipment, subcontractor work, and project close-out. The position also provides direction to the Project Engineer and maintains attention on critical-path work.

The work may require relocation to Ross Group project sites, typically throughout the South and Midwest, and flexible hours averaging 50 hours per week or as needed. The role involves regular outdoor work in extreme weather and frequent physical activity, including lifting, operating equipment or vehicles, climbing, and handling materials. Some positions may qualify for a monthly auto allowance, subject to company criteria. This is an exempt position reporting to the Project Manager, with a secondary reporting relationship to the Vice-President of Operations.

Requirements

• Five to ten years of experience as a Superintendent or Construction Manager.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise employees.
• A successful project history maintaining quality, schedule, safety, and actual cost versus estimated cost.
• Ability to manage rapidly changing priorities to accomplish project goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with employees, management, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Ross Group project sites, typically throughout the South and Midwest.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, averaging 50 hours per week or as needed.
• Job knowledge appropriate to work experience and sound, timely decision-making.
• Flexibility, organization, attention to detail, and efficient time management to meet project deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to work well in group problem-solving situations.
• Working knowledge of computers and scheduling software programs or theories.
• Ability to work outdoors regularly in extreme cold, heat, and humidity.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds when necessary.
• Ability to control mechanisms or provide direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
• Ability to regularly operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment.
• Ability to regularly stand, climb, bend, and stoop.
• Ability to use hands and arms to handle, install, position, and move materials and manipulate items.
• Visual and auditory skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience speaking to small groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage a $5 million to $50 million project from inception to completion.
• Apprise project management of project progress, issues, and concerns.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, suppliers, and Ross Group field personnel to mobilize and administer work throughout the project.
• Control changes to the cost baseline and monitor cost performance to identify and understand variances.
• Maintain the project schedule by determining the resources, quantities, and availability needed to perform project activities.
• Prepare three-week look-ahead and long-lead-item schedules.
• Notify management when events beyond Ross Group’s control negatively affect the schedule.
• Manage all aspects of subcontractors.
• Provide direction for close-out documents.
• Obtain certificates and conduct final inspections before project close-out.
• Oversee quality assurance activities and continuous process improvement.
• Implement applicable safety guidelines and adhere to Ross Group’s safety policy.
• Provide accurate invoicing and timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Direct the Project Engineer and prioritize critical-path items needed to maintain the project schedule.
• Recognize design aspects likely to give rise to disputes or claims and provide recommendations to the Designer of Record.
• Staff projects appropriately; provide employee evaluations and feedback, address employee issues, and provide training and mentoring.
• Identify problems, gather and analyze information, and make recommendations to support project success.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment, take independent actions and calculated risks, and seek assistance when needed.

Benefits

• Some positions may be eligible for a monthly auto allowance if the vehicle is for the employer’s convenience, required as a condition of employment, and meets the company’s definition of an acceptable vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed