Senior Concrete Superintendent

The Christman Company • Knoxville, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Christman Southeast Constructors (CSEC) is seeking a Senior Concrete Superintendent for its Knoxville, Tennessee region. This role involves reviewing bid documents, managing client relationships, developing work plans, and ensuring project schedules are met. The superintendent will oversee safety, quality, and logistics on project sites, manage self-perform crews, and coordinate with trade contractors. This position requires a strong understanding of construction documents, contractual specifications, and budget management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum ten (10) or more years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role as a Foreman or Superintendent leading multiple projects at a time or a single large/complex project typically ranging from $15 M (self perform scope) and above.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum ten (10) or more years of field experience in heavy civil, concrete or carpentry construction.
• Basic computer skills, and a basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Word, Procore, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and a firm understanding of Microsoft Project.
• OSHA 30-hour training, and First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Reviews bid documents and estimates to provide constructability review and feedback with regards to crew sizing, task durations, and equipment needs.
• Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships with clients, architects, and contractors.
• Partners with project manager, client, and trade contractors to develop a work plan for the project.
• Establishes sequence, phasing, and pace of work requirements to accomplish schedule milestones.
• Possesses complete understanding of Christman’s scope on the project, including cost codes and budgets.
• Manages client expectations with regard to scope, and communicates potential budget issues.
• Ensures that CMAC is represented at the project site every day work is being performed.
• Establishes project-specific site expectations for safety, quality, unforeseen conditions, housekeeping, and general conduct.
• Discusses relevant safety topics with CMAC trades and subcontractors on a daily basis or more frequently as conditions require.
• Ensures JHA’s and TAG’s are being utilized by all crew leads.
• Investigates, reports, and takes appropriate action related to all accidents and incidents.
• Discusses quality expectations with general contractor or client prior to work installation and ensures quality expectations are met throughout the duration of the project.
• Manages CMAC self-perform crews, and ensures accurate daily timecards and weekly unit reports are being submitted for all field staff.
• Plans and coordinates site logistics, including but not limited to, traffic patterns, equipment locations, storage, and staging.
• Coordinates project team’s preparation for upcoming work, and plans accordingly 6 months in advance for labor, material, and equipment needs.
• Manages all aspects of trade contractor presence on project sites.
• Authorizes timesheets for extra work performed on a time and material basis.
• Prepares for and attends pre-installation coordination meetings for all work areas that involve overlapping work by multiple trade contractors (e.g., slab on metal deck construction).
• Oversees technical interpretation of construction documents and drawings.
• Assures consistency with contractual specifications and requirements for the project.

Benefits

• Employee-owned company
• Consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

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