Project Superintendent - Heavy Industrial & Mining

Sundt Construction•Patagonia, AZ

About The Position

The Project Superintendent (PS) plans, coordinates, and supervises field and/or administrative operations for projects. The PS provides technical direction and is responsible for safety, costs, productivity, profitability, and overall quality, including self-performed work. The role establishes productivity goals and measures performance; schedules labor, materials, and equipment; coordinates subcontractor work; and may supervise one or more field superintendents. The position has progression steps. Project Superintendent I handles less complex projects of $20 million or less and typically has 3–5 years of experience in this position. Project Superintendent II handles medium-scale projects of $20–$50 million and typically has 5–10 years of experience. The job is designated safety-sensitive and may include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.
Four-year engineering degree or an equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
Thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment, methods, negotiations, engineering, cost control, scheduling, and safety.
Construction project and supervision experience in similar types of facilities.

Responsibilities

Assist in reviewing shop drawings, submittals, subcontract change orders, and purchase orders.
Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop the project management plan, including scope, procurement, environmental, time management, financial, quality, safety, and risk management plans and processes.
Conduct weekly coordination meetings with project teams and subcontractors and prepare daily field status reports.
Coordinate documentation of constructability issues, potential design conflicts, and clarifications with appropriate personnel.
Develop and manage the construction plan for successful execution of the work.
Ensure work is performed according to contract terms and conditions in a profitable manner.
Interact effectively with owners, teams, and other stakeholders to maintain a positive project environment and exceptional client experience.
Manage field operations and project success, including profitability, safety, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Prepare and update the original CPM Project Schedule, keep it current, and use LEAN processes and Weekly Work Plans.
Prevent and identify potential claims; quantify, document, mitigate, or resolve the effects of claims that occur in a timely manner.
Provide leadership and guidance to assigned project team members and subcontractors; plan, review, develop, and manage the project team for project execution.
Develop and implement Project Quality Management and Safety plans according to Sundt standards as part of the project management plan.
Complete punch lists on time and develop schedules as required by the owner for successful system start-up and commissioning.