Project Superintendent

Sundt • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Project Superintendent plans, coordinates, and supervises field and/or administrative project operations. The role provides technical direction and is responsible for project safety, costs, productivity, profitability, and overall work quality, including self-performed work. The Project Superintendent establishes productivity goals, measures performance, and schedules labor, materials, and equipment, including subcontractor work. The role may supervise one or more field superintendents.

The position has progressive levels. Project Superintendent I handles less complex projects valued at $20 million or less and typically has 3–5 years of experience in the position. Project Superintendent II handles medium-scale projects valued at $20–$50 million and typically has 5–10 years of experience.

Sundt is a 100% employee-owned contractor. The company describes a culture of employee ownership and a focus on long-term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee-owners. The position is designated safety-sensitive.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.
• A 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 supervisory experience in similar types of facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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 management, safety, and risk management plans or 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 client experience.
• Manage field operations and project outcomes, including profitability, safety, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and update the original CPM Project Schedule, keeping it current and using LEAN processes and Weekly Work Plans.
• Prevent claims and identify, quantify, document, mitigate, and resolve 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.
• Develop and implement Project Quality Management and Safety plans according to Sundt standards as part of the project management plan.
• Complete punch lists in a timely manner and develop owner-required schedules for successful system start-up and commissioning.

Benefits

• Competitive, market-based salary paid weekly.
• Bonus eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(k).
• Industry-leading health coverage starting on the first day.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workplace wellness programs.
• Mental health program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee-owner perks.
• Educational assistance.
• Sundt Foundation charitable employee-owner program.
• Training focused on personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior