SPO Superintendent - Drywall (Mission Critical)

Turner Construction•Port Washington, WI

6d•$86,000 - $107,000•Onsite

About The Position

Plan, forecast, lead, direct, and coordinate the work of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) staff, subcontractors, and suppliers on SPO drywall and general Trades projects. Oversee implementation of planned work to ensure adherence to contracted scope, safety requirements, schedule sequence, quality standards, and production plans. Supervise Trade labor in drywall or other areas of responsibility. The role involves coordinating work with project leadership and Trade forepersons, monitoring production and installed quantities, managing labor, materials, logistics, and quality, and resolving field issues. The superintendent also supports hiring decisions, performance reviews, estimates and payments, procurement, bidding, and the application of lean construction methods such as the Last Planner System. Work is performed on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. Construction-site work may involve moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, electrical-shock risk, and moderate-to-loud noise. The position requires regular mobility and travel, climbing stairs and ladders, using construction personnel hoists, and lifting up to 15 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related experience as a Superintendent managing work for a specialty contractor focused on interior systems and specialty scopes such as framing, drywall, acoustic or specialty ceilings, delegated-design cold-formed metal framing, and doors, frames, and hardware.
In-depth technical knowledge of interior systems and the tools and equipment related to the trade.
Knowledge of building construction, means and methods, scheduling and cost-control procedures, general contracts and conditions, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, and Trade practices.
Knowledge of lean principles.
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.
Proficient project-management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
Leadership and management skills, including the ability to build relationships with stakeholders and indirect reports.
Professional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs and ladders, use construction personnel hoists, and negotiate work areas under construction.
Ability to regularly travel short and long distances using a variety of conveyances.
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; equivalent education, training, and experience is also accepted.

Responsibilities

Sequence work to meet project schedules and estimated productivity, coordinating SPO activities, durations, and workflow with the Project Superintendent.
Establish production requirements with Trade forepersons, measure results weekly, coordinate operations, and adjust work practices or crew assignments to improve production.
Monitor and report installed quantities and percentage of completion for SPO tasks and present findings at scheduled production meetings.
Monitor jobsite deliveries to ensure approved materials arrive at the scheduled time and in the required quantities.
Assist the General Superintendent and/or Trades Manager with hiring and termination decisions related to Trade labor.
Develop and maintain relationships with labor sources to identify qualified workers for project staffing needs.
Plan, communicate, and implement work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control, and SPO Trade staffing levels.
Resolve local-area issues involving procedures, precedence, design clarifications, labor availability, and equipment schedules.
Develop and implement an SPO safety plan in compliance with company standards, safety codes, and regulations.
Provide Job Hazard Analyses to Forepersons to support quality daily pre-task planning.
Supervise Trade forepersons, provide constructive development feedback, and contribute to performance appraisals.
Investigate, communicate, and resolve field issues with Owners, Owner’s Representatives, Architects, and/or Engineers.
Manage monthly estimates of work completed, payrolls, material invoices, and subcontractor payment applications.
Manage installation of work in compliance with approved contract documents.
Monitor the accuracy of take-off work and manage materials procurement.
Assist with bidding work by reviewing productivity and the approach to implementing the work.
Analyze drawings to identify specified components that may cause construction constraints and resolve those constraints.
Use lean construction methods, including the Last Planner System (LPS), for proactive scheduling.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.