Project Superintendent

The Christman Company•Grand Rapids, MI

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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 field activities to support safe, high-quality, and timely construction. The role reviews design documents for constructability and field requirements; establishes site expectations and project-specific safety programs; plans site logistics and coordinates work with the Project Manager, client, and trade contractors; oversees construction methods, technical interpretation, permitting, inspections, and quality; and verifies trade contractor timesheets for extra work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
At least five years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role as a Foreman or Superintendent.
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 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, and an understanding of how risk is managed at the project and company levels.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.
Must successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening.

Responsibilities

Represent Christman at the project site every day 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 project site expectations for safety, quality, unforeseen conditions, housekeeping, and general conduct.
Develop a project-specific safety program addressing key or unique hazards associated with site conditions, work methods, and scheduled adjacencies, and communicate the leadership approach for addressing hazards.
Promptly report and investigate accidents and safety-related incidents; discipline repeat or extreme violations, up to and including permanently removing individuals from the project site.
Plan and coordinate site logistics, including traffic patterns, equipment locations, and storage and staging.
Partner with the Project Manager, client, and trade contractors to develop a project work plan, and coordinate 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, recommend construction methods and equipment, and ensure consistency with contractual specifications and 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 that defines final quality expectations and ensure completion.
Verify and authorize trade contractor timesheets for extra work performed on a time-and-material basis.