Travel MEP Superintendent-Mission Critical

L.F. Driscoll•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The MEP Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation of a construction job site, including scheduling, production, and procurement of materials, manpower, and equipment. The role supervises direct labor and manages contracted work to support successful project completion in a mission-critical construction environment. The superintendent studies project specifications, plans construction procedures and staffing, coordinates schedules and pre-construction activities, and directs procurement of tools and materials. The role keeps supervisory personnel, craft workers, subcontractors, and clients informed about project progress and construction issues; coordinates work phases to prevent delays; and addresses workforce concerns and construction problems. The role inspects work for conformance with specifications and schedules, manages project progress and labor resources, and works with the Project Manager on the Project Management Plan. The superintendent also enforces company policies, safety and quality standards, and housekeeping requirements. Travel to and from the project site is required.

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.
Good understanding of subcontractor scopes of work and tolerances.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including clear expression and proper grammar and syntax.
Good finish carpentry skills relevant to commercial interior work, including installing finishes to specifications as needed.
Administrative skills, including monitoring work progress and coordination and keeping organization members informed of progress and problems.
Management skills, including proactively monitoring and supervising subordinate work and following up on delegated assignments.
Integrity and adherence to ethical standards, conduct expectations, and organizational policies.
Excellent problem-solving ability, including using data from different sources to formulate alternative solutions.
Ability to work collaboratively and help coworkers, customers, subcontractors, and others achieve their goals and assignments.
Good interpersonal skills, including tact and sensitivity to others' needs.
Organizational skills, including prioritizing and handling multiple tasks.
Planning skills, including allocating resources, assigning personnel, and using time efficiently.
Professional appearance and conduct.
Initiative, self-direction, and ability to work 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.
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 on the project schedule and develop and use look-ahead schedules to assess 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 supervisory personnel, craft workers, subcontractors, and clients informed about construction issues and progress.
Direct supervisory personnel in planning and executing work, interpreting specifications, and coordinating construction phases to prevent delays.
Meet with craft personnel to provide updates and gather input for solutions.
Meet with subcontractors before mobilization to review scope and schedule, and advise them on 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 for compliance with specifications and construction schedules.
Manage project progress, materials, and costs and adjust work schedules accordingly, for new construction superintendents.
Coordinate personnel allocation between projects with the Manager of Craft Resources; manage crew mixes, work assignments, and 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.
Consistently implement company policies, including safety and equal opportunity policies, and maintain quality standards and housekeeping requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.