Senior Project Superintendent - Life Sciences/Pharma (Bay Area)

Turner Construction•San Mateo, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises the field construction of a single large or complex project or multiple projects, including organization, planning, and scheduling, in order to complete the work on time, within budget, and to quality specified. This role serves as the primary liaison with owners, architects, and engineers for day-to-day construction activities and plays a key role in project pursuits and proposals. The Senior Project Superintendent leads, supervises, and develops other staff, including Superintendents, and is responsible for developing and implementing site logistics, work schedules, and safety programs. They manage all aspects of field operations, including subcontractor relations, quality control, budget management, and compliance with contract documents and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 15 years of building construction related experience required, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Experience delivering successful completion of large complex $50M+ cGMP Life Science, Pharmaceutical, and/or Biotech construction projects is required.
Proficient in all aspects of building systems.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the general and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, construction means, methods and materials, understanding of line and grade and survey methods.
Proficient knowledge of building codes and compliance.
Proficient knowledge of construction cost control and accounting procedures.
Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Proficient knowledge and use of Primavera P6 scheduling software is required.
Ability to implement leading-edge technologies such as Building Information Models (BIM) and Lean to benefit the project.
Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to communicate with both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of accounting and cost control procedures.

Responsibilities

Primary liaison with owners/architects/engineers for the day-to-day construction activities of the project.
Participate in project pursuits, proposals and presentations. Main contributor in securing the project during the competition phase.
Lead, supervise and develop Superintendents and other staff, including providing input on or complete performance appraisals.
Develop and implement overall project set-up and site logistics plan and identifying project-specific scope of work to implement the plan.
Develop and implement overall project work schedules identifying the critical path including the expediting of scheduled critical materials and equipment for their timely delivery to site.
Review and respond to subcontractor schedule impacts and or claims of productivity impacts.
Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements at all times.
Develop and manage the overall site safety program as required and ensuring subcontractor compliance with Turner standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
Manage and make decisions related to the performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control and trade employee staffing levels.
Document project field issues that impact budget, quality or schedule.
Respond to subcontractor requests for field issues that impact budget, quality or schedule.
Oversee work among all trades to promote a coordinated project operation. Resolve local area problems, regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor and equipment, schedule and all other appropriate matters.
Manage labor relations with subcontractors and Turner trade staff.
Implement mock-ups and associated testing, review and approval.
Ensure all necessary permits and insurance are in place and kept current for the term of the project. Act as liaison to inspection agencies.
Perform in the capacity of Stormwater Compliance Coordinator (SCC) in accordance with Turner’s Stormwater Compliance Program.
Manage the General Conditions (GCs) and General Requirements (GRs) (back page) for the project to maintain the budget.
Manage the billing process as it relates to Work-In-Place (WIP) and oversee the monthly estimate of work completed, payrolls, material invoices, and subcontractor payment applications.
Manage the work to ensure that it is installed in compliance with and confirms to the approved contract documents.