Senior Superintendent

PCL Construction•Denver, CO

24d•$149,000 - $192,000•Onsite

About The Position

PCL Construction Services, Inc. is hiring a Senior Superintendent in Denver, Colorado. The role leads jobsite safety, project execution, scheduling, construction coordination, quality, and cost control. The Senior Superintendent works closely with the construction/project manager and project team, coordinates subcontractors and trades, communicates with clients and other site contractors, and supervises, coaches, and mentors superintendents and field staff across one or multiple sites. The role contributes to the Project Execution Plan, identifies and mitigates contract and project risks, resolves schedule and construction challenges, and applies industry knowledge to select construction methods and pursue project objectives. The estimated salary range is $149,000 to $192,000, with final compensation based on experience and qualifications. PCL describes its total rewards as including competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits program with mental health and wellness support through Employee Assistance Programs, world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction, and career growth pathways and opportunities across roles, sectors, and regions.

Requirements

Journeyman certificate or postsecondary diploma or engineering degree in a related discipline.
NCSO designation required for IND; Gold Seal certification required for CDN; certificate in negotiation or equivalent experience.
15 years of progressive field supervision experience preferred.
In-depth knowledge of and experience in the construction industry and company operations, including building materials, construction specifications, methods, and procedures.
Understanding of project scope and ability to apply complex engineering principles to construction challenges and incorporate solutions into construction plans and schedules.
Ability to complete value engineering and define scope and limitations for pursuits.
Experience with scheduling, monitoring, and mentoring others on resource forecasting.
Ability to lead and manage others, including coordinating multiple scopes.
Thorough understanding of contract language and ability to identify and mitigate risks and identify and leverage opportunities.
Understanding of collective agreements and jurisdiction assignment for multi-trade sites (IND).
In-depth knowledge and application of safety and environmental principles, procedures, and legislation, with demonstrated experience implementing a strong safety culture.
Ability to lead effective site meetings with clients, consultants, trades, own forces work (OFW), and internal employees, and to present at client meetings or project pursuit work.
Experience mitigating grievance and employee relations issues.
Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional judgment.
Expert understanding of productivity rates or own forces work (OFW), Labor Cost Reports (LCRs), and ability to interpret cost reports.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the PCL safety program, fostering jobsite safety culture through mentorship and modeling.
Collaborate with the construction/project manager and project team; proactively identify, manage, and resolve problems, work conflicts, and schedule challenges, and develop recovery plans.
Work with the project team to anticipate and resolve project issues.
Communicate effectively with own forces and trades, ensuring performance, productivity, quality, and safety requirements are met.
Oversee subcontractor coordination and progress, and liaise with clients, other site contractors, and office representatives.
Supervise, direct, coach, train, and mentor the project team and superintendents on one or multiple sites.
Participate in the selection, onboarding, and placement of jobsite field staff.
Visualize and communicate the overall project vision; identify and drive the schedule’s critical path, anticipate constructability issues, and incorporate solutions into construction plans and schedules.
Work with the project management team to develop and implement the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
Ensure compliance with district policies, safety procedures, equipment requirements, and quality control.
Ensure prompt scheduling, coordination, and effective cost control for project labor, equipment, and materials.
Influence equipment selection and construction methodology, including for formwork systems and cranes.
Review and understand contracts and subcontracts; develop plans to mitigate risks such as scope gaps and maximize opportunities to meet budgets, forecasts, and profitability targets.
Assign subcontract reviews to area superintendents.
Stay current with industry practices and seek innovative construction methods and initiatives.