Superintendent 1, Industrial/Manufacturing

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Social Circle, GA

About The Position

The Superintendent 1 helps plan, manage, and execute all aspects of assigned projects. The role manages materials and equipment, assists with people management, ensures documentation is complete, and supports project goals for timely and profitable completion. Decisions are made within defined limits of authority, with other decisions referred to a supervisor. The stated career path is Superintendent 2. This position is part of JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group, which includes Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing and works on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. The Superintendent 1 oversees project-site activities, subcontractors, staff, workflow, safety, quality, schedules, and project documentation, while coordinating with project management, owners, design teams, suppliers, and governing authorities. The role also supports procurement, budgeting and cost tracking, project changes, closeout, staffing, and talent recruitment. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of construction experience, including at least 1 year of field supervision experience. A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred. Work may involve travel or relocation, extreme hot or cold conditions, lifting at least 50 pounds, and non-traditional hours to meet project needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of construction experience.
At least 1 year of field supervision experience.
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to conduct effective presentations.
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office.
Ability to apply construction management means and methods to projects.
Knowledge of project processes and how they support successful project completion.
Ability to build lasting relationships with team members and collaborate internally and externally.
Proficiency in project management and accounting software.
Proficiency in required JE Dunn construction technology.
Proficiency in scheduling software.
Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy.
Intermediate knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
Knowledge of self-perform work and labor productivity.
Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work through relationship-building.
Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
Intermediate layout skills.
Intermediate knowledge of crane flagging and rigging.
Ability to understand document changes and their impact on the project schedule.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead the company’s safety culture, promote an injury-free environment, investigate safety incidents, and retrain staff as needed.
Manage subcontractors and organize the overall job and workflow.
Oversee company staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and programs such as Safety, Quality, and EEO on a small project or a major portion of a larger project.
Develop work plans for subcontractors and self-performed work.
Coordinate and manage care, custody, and control of the project site.
Lead daily standup meetings and weekly trade meetings.
Attend, manage, and participate in appropriate progress and project OAC meetings.
Create, manage, change, and implement the project schedule in conjunction with the Project Manager.
May track and monitor project budget and costs using project management system cost reports and data from the project manager.
Communicate key project information to owners, design team, governing authorities, subcontractors, suppliers, and other departments.
Maintain project files and documentation; update drawings, logs, diaries, and inspection notebooks.
Approve and/or record unit cost information for weekly reports and complete daily reports, logs, and tracking reports.
Evaluate progress on self-performed work and make adjustments as needed.
Manage project material and equipment needs.
Support MOC and DLSC procurement and approval processes.
Assist in selecting formwork, tools, and equipment for self-perform operations.
Manage timecard approvals to ensure accurate hours and proper 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.
Develop an understanding of the project pursuit process and methodology.
Work with field operations leadership and the project team to develop a project pre-plan, then implement, monitor, and adjust it through the project lifecycle.
Partner with field leadership to establish field staffing for the assigned project.
Partner with project management to identify schedule and cost impacts associated with project changes.
Participate in negotiations with the owner and architect to reach agreement on project changes.
Participate in preparing and presenting project review meetings, including monthly reviews and other key project meetings.
Participate in project buyout meetings with subcontractors and vendors.
Understand and apply owner and subcontractor contract terms and conditions.
Identify and recruit top talent.
Lead, support, and promote diversity and inclusion, and ensure positive, proactive implementation of JE Dunn’s nondiscrimination policy.