Project Superintendent - Commercial Construction

Woodward Design+Build•Lower Alabama / Florida Panhandle, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 100 years, Woodward Design + Build has been a regional leader in the design and construction industry. Headquartered in New Orleans, Woodward’s culture encourages innovation alongside accountability and offers challenging career opportunities. We are seeking talented Superintendent candidates to lead the supervision, quality control, and overall coordination of construction projects, while effectively maintaining and executing schedules developed in collaboration with the Project Manager in the Lower Alabama and Florida Panhandle area. The Superintendent will establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with Owners, Architects, Engineers, Sub-contractors, and Suppliers and ensure the timely completion of assigned construction projects. Woodward offers a supportive, rigorous, value-driven work environment and a wide range of exciting projects that will keep you challenged, motivated, and growing in your career.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Superintendent leading medium- and large-scale commercial construction projects.
Fluency with Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours as needed
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and efficient manner
Functional vision for both near and distance viewing, including depth perception and peripheral vision
Ability to read and comprehend written materials, including emails and company policies
Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and conversations
Satisfactory result of a pre-hire functional physical exam
Satisfactory result of a drug screen

Responsibilities

Implement and enforce the company's jobsite safety program in compliance with OSHA and all applicable regulations, including weekly toolbox meetings and documented worker orientations.
Identify and correct hazards promptly; enforce site security, access control, and logistics protocols.
Verify all permits and approvals are in place, existing utilities are located, and temporary facilities and services are installed prior to construction.
Establish the means and methods of construction best suited to the project; recommend improvements to enhance productivity and value.
Plan and coordinate the daily activities of all subcontractors, vendors, and self-performed work to maintain the master schedule, including look-ahead schedules and manpower plans.
Lead pre-activity meetings before each major scope of work; determine equipment, material, and tool requirements.
Ensure all work conforms to contract documents, approved submittals, and applicable codes; resolve deficiencies as work progresses.
Coordinate all required inspections with authorities having jurisdiction.
Partner with the project management team to manage the budget, apply cost codes, and control field costs; analyze weekly labor reports and correct variances.
Enforce subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and work orders in the field.
Maintain effective, professional relationships with the Owner, design team, subcontractors, and governing agencies.
Serve as the primary link between the jobsite and project management team, communicating field conditions and proposed plan deviations for resolution prior to execution.
Maintain complete project records — daily logs, as-builts, and turnover documentation.
Conduct pre-punch inspections, develop the punch list with the Project Manager and Owner, and drive all work to a complete, clean, turnover-ready condition.
Pursue training and company continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean practices.
Remain open to feedback and readily share praise and constructive coaching with the project team.