Superintendent 1 (Union) - Masonry

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Minneapolis, MN
•$102,515 - $128,144

About The Position

The Superintendent 1 (Union) - Masonry helps plan, manage, and execute assigned projects. The role manages material and equipment, assists with people management, ensures project documentation is complete, and supports project goals for 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. Its stated career path is Superintendent 2. The Superintendent leads project-site safety, manages subcontractors and workflow, oversees staff, suppliers, and project programs, and develops work plans for subcontracted and self-performed work. The role coordinates site care and control, leads and participates in project meetings, maintains schedules and project records, monitors work progress and costs as applicable, and manages project materials, equipment, timecards, and quality compliance. It also supports procurement, project closeout, planning, staffing, change management, project reviews, buyout, and talent recruitment, while promoting diversity and inclusion.

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, required JE Dunn construction technology, and scheduling software.
  • Ability to apply Lean processes 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 and knowledge of crane flagging and rigging.
  • Ability to understand document changes and their impact on the project schedule.
  • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, travel and/or relocate when required, work in extreme hot or cold conditions, and work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.

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 through personal commitment and mentoring, investigate safety incidents, and retrain staff as needed.
  • Manage subcontractors and organize the overall job and workflow.
  • Manage and oversee company staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and programs such as Safety, Quality, and EEO for a small project or a major portion of a larger project.
  • Develop work plans for subcontractors and self-performed work.
  • Coordinate and manage the care, custody, and control of the project site.
  • Lead meetings, including daily standups and weekly trade meetings, and attend, manage, and participate in appropriate progress, project, and OAC meetings.
  • Create, manage, change, and implement the project schedule as needed in conjunction with the Project Manager.
  • Track and monitor project budgets and costs when assigned, using project management system cost reports and information from the project manager.
  • Communicate key project information to owners, the design team, governing authorities, subcontractors, suppliers, and other departments.
  • Maintain project files and documentation, including drawings, logs, diaries, and inspection notebooks.
  • Approve 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 material and equipment needs and support MOC and DLSC procurement and approval processes.
  • Assist in selecting formwork, tools, and equipment needed for self-perform operations.
  • Manage timecard approvals to ensure accurate hours and appropriate 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.
  • Participate with field operations leadership and the project team in preparing a project pre-plan, then implement, monitor, and adjust it throughout 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 with the project team in preparing and presenting project review meetings, including monthly reviews and other key meetings.
  • Participate in project buyout meetings with subcontractors and vendors.
  • Understand and apply the terms and conditions of the owner and subcontractor contracts.
  • Identify and recruit top talent.
  • Lead, support, and promote diversity and inclusion, and ensure positive, proactive implementation of JE Dunn’s non-discrimination policy.

Benefits

  • Professional Union benefits package.
  • Target bonus based on individual and company performance.
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