Travel MEP Superintendent-Mission Critical

L.F. Driscoll•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The MEP Superintendent is responsible for daily job-site operations, including scheduling, production, and procurement of materials, manpower, and equipment. The role supervises direct labor on the assigned project and manages contracted work to support successful project completion. The position plans construction procedures and staffing based on project specifications, schedules, available tools and equipment, and construction methods. It coordinates with the Project Manager, supervisory personnel, craft workers, subcontractors, clients, inspectors, and suppliers to plan and monitor the work, resolve issues, communicate progress, and maintain schedule and quality requirements. The superintendent also manages labor resources and costs, supports preparation of the Project Management Plan, and consistently implements company policies, including safety, equal opportunity, quality, and housekeeping standards.

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 correctly understand and apply building codes and other design requirements, and accurately read blueprints.
Good understanding of subcontractor scopes of work and tolerances.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including clear and effective expression and proper grammar and syntax.
Good finish carpentry skills relevant to commercial interior work, including ability to install finishes to specifications as needed.
Administrative skills to monitor work progress and coordination and keep organizational members informed of progress and problems.
Management skills to monitor and supervise subordinates proactively and follow up on delegated assignments.
Integrity and adherence to ethical standards, conduct expectations, and organizational policies.
Excellent problem-solving ability, including using information from different sources to develop alternative solutions.
Ability to work effectively with coworkers, customers, subcontractors, and others, and help them achieve their goals and assignments.
Good interpersonal skills, including tact and sensitivity to others' needs and feelings.
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
Planning skills, including allocating resources, assigning personnel, and using time efficiently.
Professional appearance and conduct.
Initiative, self-direction, and ability to work well with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate office equipment such as a fax machine, copier, and telephone, and use spreadsheet and word-processing software.

Nice To Haves

Basic Spanish 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, schedules, and staffing for each construction phase.
Work with the Project Manager to determine the project schedule and develop and use look-ahead schedules to assess progress and identify issues.
Coordinate the pre-construction meeting with the Project Manager before mobilization.
Direct procurement of tools and materials to meet work schedules.
Keep project parties informed of construction issues and progress, including supervisory personnel, craft personnel, subcontractors, and clients.
Meet with and direct supervisory personnel to plan and execute work, interpret specifications, and coordinate construction phases to prevent delays.
Meet regularly with craft personnel to share updates and gather input on solutions.
Meet with subcontractors before mobilization to review scope and schedule, and advise them of schedule and phasing requirements before each phase of work.
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 construction methods.
Inspect work in progress to ensure it conforms to specifications and construction schedules.
For new construction superintendent assignments, manage the project using progress reports, materials used, and costs, and adjust work schedules as needed.
Coordinate with the Manager of Craft Resources to move personnel among projects, manage crew mixes and work assignments to control labor costs, and, when appropriate, terminate craft personnel who do not meet company requirements.
Work with the Project Manager to prepare the Project Management Plan.
Implement company policies consistently, including safety and equal opportunity policies, and maintain company quality and housekeeping standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.