Field Superintendent

The Weitz Company • West Palm Beach, FL

43d

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring a Field Superintendent for its commercial construction team in West Palm Beach, Florida. The role is responsible for the profitable supervision of a major portion of fieldwork performed by the company and its subcontractors. It is an opportunity for someone with construction experience who wants to learn and grow in a superintendent role.

The Field Superintendent helps plan and oversee project work, coordinate subcontractor field forces, maintain schedules and cost reports, and ensure that work complies with safety standards, plans, schedules, and specifications. The role also involves communicating with owners, designers, and engineers and providing leadership and mentorship to the team.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of project construction experience.
• Experience leading others, with a focus on mentoring and developing the team.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• High initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Flexibility to balance competing needs.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships across the organization.
• Proficiency with basic computer software, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn specific job-related software after hire.

Nice To Haves

• Industry-related degree or coursework.
• Experience in commercial construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update the project schedule.
• Review purchase orders and subcontracts to understand and administer their scope.
• Collaborate with Superintendents to forecast labor needs.
• Conduct preconstruction meetings with appropriate subcontractors before they begin fieldwork.
• Ensure the project complies with safety standards, plans, schedule, and specifications.
• Prepare two-week look-ahead schedules.
• Assist with the buyout and selection of major subcontractors.
• Coordinate the work of subcontractors’ field forces.
• Communicate effectively with owners, designers, and engineers.
• Maintain accurate cost reports.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the team.
• Maintain project safety in accordance with the company’s safety policy.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with employees and internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Rewarding bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package with tax-advantaged HSA and FSA offerings.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability programs.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Generous paid time off provisions.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance.
• Corporate wellness program with wellness time off and rewards.

What This Job Offers

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