Project Superintendent

Christman•Grand Rapids, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Christman Company is seeking a Project Superintendent in the Northern Michigan area. The role represents Christman at the project site whenever work is being performed and leads field planning, safety, quality, logistics, trade coordination, and construction execution. The Superintendent reviews design documents for constructability and field issues, recommends construction options and efficiencies, coordinates project work plans and schedules, interprets construction documents, and ensures work meets contractual requirements. The role also coordinates permitting and inspections, manages submittals and punch lists, and verifies trade contractor timesheets for extra work performed on a time-and-material basis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least five years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role as a Foreman or Superintendent, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Successful completion of classes or other training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, or Communication, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to manage and plan work activities and recognize safety concerns while promoting a safe culture among the team, partners, and trade contractors.
Interest in and familiarity with site requirements, tools, methods, and materials across the full range of trade divisions.
Ability to write and communicate clearly and quickly to a variety of audiences.
Good problem-solving and communication skills, along with an understanding of how risk is managed in relation to the project and company.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening.

Responsibilities

Represent Christman at the project site whenever work is being performed by setting expectations, clarifying responsibilities, and maintaining commitments.
Review conceptual, schematic, and design development documents for constructability, phasing options, temporary protection requirements, site logistics, and other field construction issues; recommend or evaluate construction options and efficiencies.
Establish site expectations for safety, quality, unforeseen conditions, housekeeping, and general conduct.
Create a project-specific safety program addressing unique hazards arising from site conditions, work methods, and scheduled adjacencies, and communicate the approach for addressing hazards.
Promptly report and investigate accidents and safety-related incidents; discipline repeat or extreme violations, including permanently removing individuals from the project site when warranted.
Plan and coordinate site logistics, including traffic patterns, equipment locations, storage, and staging.
Partner with the Project Manager, client, and trade contractors to develop the project work plan.
Coordinate the project team's preparation for upcoming work through progress meetings.
Plan and coordinate timely initiation, momentum, and completion of trade contract work according to the project schedule.
Oversee technical interpretation of construction documents and drawings, and recommend construction methods and equipment as required.
Ensure consistency with contractual specifications and project requirements.
Discuss quality expectations with trade foremen before installation through pre-bid, post-bid, and pre-installation meetings.
Arrange pre-installation coordination meetings for work areas involving overlapping work by multiple trade contractors.
Arrange and coordinate timely permitting and required inspections to start and complete work.
Prioritize and review critical submittals for dimensional control and constructability.
Maintain a rolling punch list defining final quality expectations and ensure completion.
Verify and authorize trade contractor timesheets for extra work performed on a time-and-material basis.