Senior Superintendent, Industrial & Manufacturing

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

The Senior Superintendent plans, manages, and executes all aspects of significantly complex or multiple construction projects. The role manages project teams, plans construction sequencing, and drives project goals to achieve timely and profitable completion. Work is performed in support of JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values. The position makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults a supervisor on other decisions. The stated career path is General Superintendent. Within JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group, the position supports large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. The Senior Superintendent manages complex projects from initial planning through completion, including projects with multiple superintendents, and is accountable for scheduling, production, safety, quality, risk management, and results delivered through others. The role also contributes to pursuits, business development, staff training, and relationships with clients and external stakeholders. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 10 years of construction experience, including 8 years of field supervision experience. A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field and experience leading Lean principles on projects are preferred. The position requires an unrestricted driver’s license and the ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Travel and/or relocation may be required, and the employee must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs. The work may involve extreme hot or cold conditions and frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching above the shoulder, pushing, and pulling.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 10 years of construction experience.
At least 8 years of field supervision experience.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills and ability to conduct effective presentations.
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office, project management and accounting software, and scheduling software.
Advanced proficiency in required JE Dunn construction technology.
Ability to apply construction management means and methods and thorough knowledge of project processes.
Ability to build lasting relationships and collaborate internally and externally.
Intermediate ability to apply Lean processes and philosophy.
Advanced knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work, self-perform work and labor productivity, layout, and crane flagging and rigging.
Advanced ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work through relationship building.
Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
Ability to understand document changes and their impact on the project schedule.
Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
Experience leading Lean principles on projects.

Responsibilities

Lead the company’s safety culture, promote an injury-free environment, investigate safety incidents, and retrain staff as needed.
Manage subcontractors, project organization, workflow, staff, suppliers, and applicable programs such as Safety, Quality, and EEO.
Develop work plans for subcontractors and self-performed work.
Coordinate and manage care, custody, and control of the project site.
Lead daily standups and weekly trade meetings, and manage or participate in project progress and OAC meetings.
Create, manage, and update project schedules in coordination with the Project Manager.
Track and monitor project budgets and costs when assigned, using project management system cost reports and project manager data.
Communicate key project information to owners, design teams, governing authorities, subcontractors, suppliers, and other departments.
Maintain project documentation, drawings, logs, diaries, inspection notebooks, daily reports, and tracking reports.
Approve or record unit cost information for weekly reports.
Evaluate progress on self-performed work and adjust as needed.
Manage project material and equipment needs and support MOC and DLSC procurement and approval processes.
Help select formwork, tools, and equipment for self-perform operations.
Manage timecard approvals to ensure accurate hours and cost codes.
Ensure quality compliance through specifications, quality standards, in-house QA/QC, and outside resources.
Support project closeout by supervising pre-punch activities and coordinating with the owner, architect, and governing authorities.
Participate in project pre-planning with field operations leadership and the project team; implement, monitor, and adjust plans throughout the project lifecycle.
Partner with field leadership to establish project staffing and with project management to identify schedule and cost effects of changes.
Participate in negotiations with owners and architects to reach agreement on project changes.
Participate in project review meetings, including monthly reviews, and in project buyout meetings with subcontractors and vendors.
Understand and apply owner and subcontractor contract terms and conditions.
Identify and recruit top talent, and promote diversity and inclusion in accordance with JE Dunn policy.
Manage complex stand-alone or multiple projects from initial planning through completion, including projects with multiple superintendents.
Influence and manage delivery results through others, and execute strategic initiatives supporting company strategy.
Provide training and education for company or regional training initiatives.
Build external relationships through business, industry, and community activities.
Take a lead role in project pursuits, collaborate with marketing on presentations and related activities, and cultivate client relationships to develop future business.
Manage project scheduling, production, safety, quality, and risks; identify problems and recommend solutions for team review and implementation.
Manage deliverables from internal resources and functions, including IPS and logistics.