Project Superintendent

Sundt Construction • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Project Superintendent (PS) 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 PS establishes productivity goals, measures performance, schedules labor, materials, and equipment, coordinates subcontractor work, and may supervise one or more field superintendents.

The position has progression steps based on skill and experience. Project Superintendent I is suited to less complex projects valued at $20 million and under, typically requiring 3–5 years of experience in the position. Project Superintendent II is suited to medium-scale projects valued at $20–$50 million, typically requiring 5–10 years of experience.

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 supervisory experience in similar types of facilities.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety standards and procedures.

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 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 executed according to contract terms and conditions in a profitable manner.
• Work 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 to manage the project.
• Prevent and identify potential claims; quantify, document, mitigate, or resolve claims that occur in a timely manner.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project team members and subcontractors; plan, review, develop, and manage the team to execute the project.
• 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 owner-required schedules for successful systems start-up and commissioning.

What This Job Offers

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