Travel MEP Superintendent-Mission Critical

Layton Construction Company•Hutto, TX

About The Position

The MEP Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation of a mission-critical construction job site, including scheduling, production, and procurement of materials, manpower, and equipment. The position supervises direct labor on the assigned project and manages contracted work to support successful project completion. The superintendent plans construction procedures and staffing for each phase, coordinates schedules and pre-construction activities with the Project Manager, and directs the timely procurement of tools and materials. The role coordinates and communicates with supervisors, craft personnel, subcontractors, clients, inspectors, suppliers, and other project participants; monitors construction progress, quality, costs, and schedules; and addresses issues that may affect the work. It also supports labor allocation, project management planning, and consistent implementation of company safety, equal-opportunity, quality, and housekeeping policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a construction-related field, or equivalent.
At least 5 years of commercial construction experience in a mission-critical environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to and from the project site.
Ability to understand and correctly apply building codes and other design requirements and accurately read blueprints.
Understanding of subcontractor scopes of work and tolerances.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including clear expression and proper grammar and syntax.
Finish carpentry skills relevant to commercial interior work, including installing finishes to specifications as needed.
Administrative skills to monitor work activities and keep organizational members informed of progress and problems.
Management skills to monitor and supervise subordinate work and follow up on delegated assignments.
Ability to maintain ethical standards, conduct, and organizational policies in job-related activities.
Problem-solving ability to use information from different sources to develop alternative solutions.
Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers, customers, subcontractors, and others.
Interpersonal skills, including tact and sensitivity to others' needs.
Organization and planning skills, including prioritizing tasks, allocating resources, assigning personnel, and using time efficiently.
Professional appearance and conduct.
Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision while striving to achieve goals.
Ability to operate office equipment such as a fax machine, copier, and telephone.
Ability to use spreadsheet and word-processing software.

Nice To Haves

Basic Spanish language skills.
Knowledge and use of CMiC.
Project experience with hospitals or medical facilities valued at $10 million or more.

Responsibilities

Study specifications and plan construction procedures, phase schedules, and staffing requirements.
Coordinate with the Project Manager to determine the project schedule and develop and use look-ahead schedules to monitor progress and identify upcoming issues.
Coordinate the pre-construction meeting with the Project Manager before mobilization.
Direct procurement of tools and materials to meet work schedules.
Keep project participants informed about construction issues and progress, including supervisory personnel, craft personnel, subcontractors, and clients.
Meet with subcontractors before mobilization to review their scope and schedule, and advise them of schedule and phasing requirements before each work phase.
Work with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve workforce complaints and grievances.
Confer with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve methods.
Inspect work in progress to ensure it conforms to specifications and construction schedules.
Manage the project using progress reports, material usage, and costs, and adjust work schedules accordingly.
For new construction projects, coordinate with the Manager of Craft Resources to move personnel between projects, manage crew mixes and assignments to control labor costs, and, when necessary, terminate craft personnel who do not meet company requirements.
Work with the Project Manager to prepare the Project Management Plan.
Ensure company policies, including safety and equal-opportunity policies, are implemented consistently.
Maintain company quality standards and housekeeping requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.