Project Superintendent

Christman•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

The Christman Company is seeking Project Superintendent candidates in the Northern Michigan area. The Project Superintendent represents the company at the project site whenever work is being performed and leads site planning, safety, quality, logistics, coordination, and execution of trade contractor work. The role works with the Project Manager, client, and trade contractors to plan and coordinate project activities, interpret construction documents, meet contractual requirements, and deliver work according to the project schedule.

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, recognize safety concerns, and promote a safe culture among the team, partners, and trade contractors.
Ability to demonstrate interest in and familiarity with site requirements, tools, methods, and materials across trade divisions.
Ability to write and communicate clearly and quickly to a variety of audiences.
Problem-solving and communication skills, and an understanding of how risk is managed for the project and company.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
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, defining responsibilities, and maintaining commitments.
Review conceptual, schematic, and design development documents for constructability, phasing, temporary protection, site logistics, and other field construction issues; recommend or evaluate construction options and efficiencies.
Establish site expectations for safety, quality, unforeseen conditions, housekeeping, and conduct.
Create a project-specific safety program addressing unique hazards, site conditions, work methods, and scheduled adjacencies, and communicate the approach to hazard management.
Report and investigate accidents and safety incidents promptly, and discipline repeat or extreme violations, including removing individuals from the project site when necessary.
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 the timely start, progress, 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 work is consistent 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 permitting and required inspections in time 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.