Self-Perform Operations Superintendent - Cleveland

Turner Construction•Cleveland, OH
•$81,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Self-Perform Operations Superintendent plans, forecasts, leads, directs, and coordinates the work of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) staff, subcontractors, and suppliers on SPO projects. The role oversees implementation of planned work to ensure it adheres to contracted scope, safety requirements, schedule sequence, quality standards, and production plans. It also supervises trade labor in assigned areas. The position works with project leaders, forepersons, and other stakeholders to plan and coordinate construction activities, manage jobsite safety and productivity, resolve field issues, and develop SPO trade personnel. The employee performs work at construction sites, offices, and off-site venues, and may be required to travel.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of related experience as a Superintendent managing self-perform work, or relevant experience such as Trades Foreperson, Surveyor, or Project Engineer.
  • In-depth technical knowledge of self-perform work and related tools and equipment.
  • Knowledge of building construction, means and methods, scheduling and cost control procedures, general contracts and conditions, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, and Trade practices.
  • Ability to anticipate and communicate issues, risks, and information to non-technical audiences.
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement concepts, principles, and methodologies.
  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawing specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
  • In-depth knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) practices.
  • Ability to work with minimal information and quickly develop an understanding of requirements.
  • Project management skills, including prioritizing competing demands and meeting deadlines.
  • Leadership and management skills, including the ability to build relationships with stakeholders and indirect reports.
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
  • Travel may be required.
  • Physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs and ladders, use construction personnel hoists as a passenger, and negotiate work areas under construction.
  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, or a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. The degree is described as a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, manage, and implement the jobsite safety program with the EH&S team, and develop Job Hazard Analyses with Forepersons.
  • Promote a workplace where people demonstrate care for one another using Turner’s Active Caring philosophy.
  • Understand project scope, complexity, and contract requirements.
  • Sequence work to meet project schedules and productivity estimates, and coordinate SPO activities with the Project Superintendent.
  • Develop and implement SPO work schedules, integrate them into the main project schedule, and identify critical path items and constraints.
  • Oversee and validate construction layout and surveying plans and performance.
  • Set production requirements with Trades Forepersons, measure results weekly, and adjust work practices and crew assignments to improve production.
  • Develop and implement resource management plans for scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control, and SPO trade staffing.
  • Monitor and report installed quantities and percentage of completion for SPO tasks at production meetings.
  • Manage hiring and termination decisions for Trade labor and communicate decisions to the General Superintendent and SPO Trades Manager.
  • Monitor jobsite deliveries to ensure approved materials arrive at scheduled times and quantities.
  • Maintain relationships with labor sources to identify qualified workers for project staffing needs.
  • Resolve local issues related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, labor, and equipment schedules, escalating issues as needed.
  • Supervise, mentor, and provide feedback to SPO Trade Forepersons; complete performance appraisals and encourage career development.
  • Identify and communicate high-potential trade staff to the SPO Trades Manager.
  • Investigate field issues, develop and communicate solutions, and coordinate with project leaders, forepersons, owners and their representatives, architects, and engineers as appropriate.
  • Validate monthly estimates of completed work, payrolls, material invoices, and subcontractor payment applications with the SPO Project Manager.
  • Manage work installation in compliance with approved contract documents.
  • Monitor estimated quantities and manage material procurement.
  • Assist with bidding by reviewing productivity and work implementation approaches.
  • Perform constructability reviews and analyze drawings to identify specified components that may create construction constraints.

Benefits

  • Flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account.
  • Wellness benefits.
  • Voluntary legal plan and identity theft coverage.
  • Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Paid vacation, wellness/sick time, and holidays.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee referral bonuses.
  • End-of-year appreciation pay.
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