Superintendent II

Dean Snyder Construction Co•Clear Lake, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At Dean Snyder Construction, you'll find the advantages of a growing Midwest construction company combined with the close-knit culture of a family business. Because we are family and employee-owned, every team member has a direct stake in our success and a voice in helping to shape the future of the company. With locations in Clear Lake, IA| Ankeny, IA | Omaha, NE we are rapidly growing. If you're looking for a place where your work matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions help drive company success, Dean Snyder Construction offers an environment where you can build both projects and a long-term career. Travel at Dean Snyder Construction is project driven and may vary over time. This position currently supports traveling industrial projects, however future assignments may offer opportunities for more regional or local work depending on project needs, availability, and experience.

Requirements

7+ years of commercial or industrial construction experience, with progressive field leadership responsibility.
3+ years of experience leading projects as a Superintendent or comparable field leadership role.
Demonstrated experience managing complex industrial, manufacturing, food & beverage, or similar construction projects.
Strong working knowledge of construction means and methods, scheduling, sequencing, quality control, and jobsite safety.
Proven ability to coordinate subcontractors, field crews, vendors, and project teams while maintaining schedule and quality expectations.
Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Coordinating, scheduling and delegating tasks.
Serve as a working superintendent with knowledge of our self-performing trades, including carpentry, concrete, steel erection, and millwright services.
Functioning as a working superintendent.
Supervising and gaining respect of employees.
Inventorying supplies and materials.
Reading blueprints and engineering plans.
Inspecting job sites for safety compliance.
Communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving, as applied to interaction with coworkers, project managers, owners, subcontractors, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive or give work direction.
Possess a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) standards.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field preferred but not required.
Equivalent combination of field experience, leadership experience, and education will be considered.

Responsibilities

Directing the activities of construction crews and supervising construction projects on a daily basis.
Initiating, carrying out, monitoring and assigning work to crews.
Working alongside crew members when needed.
Keeping jobs on schedule.
Performing inspections.
Training employees and providing technical advice to crews.
Evaluating employee performance and attendance.
Completing daily paperwork and approving time-cards.
Communicating with owner/customers, project manager, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
Assisting in resolving safety issues and ensuring jobsites are in OSHA compliance.
Supporting and promoting DSC culture through effective Leadership, Management, and Accountability (LMA).
Enforcing company general and safety policies.
Supervising crews and subcontractors.
Successfully completing several multi-million-dollar projects.
Running projects of increased complexity with DSC crews in excess of 10.
Working closely with project engineer on site to assist in correction of shop drawings.
Studying specifications and coordinating with project managers to plan procedures for construction on basis of project schedule and staffing requirements for each phase of construction, based on knowledge of available tools, equipment, subcontractor’s scope of work and various building methods.
Developing three week look ahead schedules.
Supervising day-to-day operations of construction crews to include: recommendations on staffing levels; coordinating crew members and subcontractors; delegating work, ensuring adequate staffing; ensuring that crews have the required materials and equipment, that work conforms to specifications and that construction schedules are adhered to; and, informing the project manager of any scheduling or cost issues.
Working in the field with crew members to make sure that quality work is done in an efficient manner in order to keep the project on schedule and under budget; serving as a hands-on resource for the crew at all times by being available for questions, discussion, and demonstration; maintaining a positive enthusiastic attitude to motivate crew to increase productivity.
Inspecting project to ensure proper layout of building including survey and double check all subs for correct layout (under floor plumbing, wall layouts, etc.).
Supervising employees including: making hiring and termination recommendations; evaluating and documenting employee performance; approving schedules and time-off; training staff on unfamiliar tasks and safety issues as needed; enforcing company, state and federal policies; conferring with Human Resources Manager to resolve complaints within work force.
Performing inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with regulations and standards including OSHA in accordance with plans and specifications; and ensuring that required records and postings are maintained.
Identifying conflicts with plans and specifications; Conferring with the Architects, Engineers, subcontractors, and customers engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to resolve construction problems and prevent delays.
Assisting the project manager in resolving issues with customers, subcontractors, and vendors by investigating and responding to concerns and complaints.
Reviewing shop drawings/RFI’s.
Purchasing materials and tools to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules and under the direction of the project manager; maintaining adequate (not excessive) inventories; and evaluating new materials and products.
Tracking expenses by project for submission to the project manager; filling out job logs on a daily basis to record subcontractor activity as well as general contractor activity; and bringing any timing, cost or staffing issues to the attention of the project manager.
Scheduling and conducting regularly scheduled meetings with crews to convey company and/or safety information including safety awareness and training.
Being responsible for on-site safety including but not limited to proper equipment usage, ensuring that personal protective equipment is being worn and maintaining a clean and safe work site.
Attending progress meetings with project manager and owner/customer.
Maintaining on-site tools and equipment daily and coordinating with shop for repair when necessary.
Securing on-site tools and equipment properly to prevent against theft and vandalism.
Making recommendations on capital equipment purchases and projects.
Being on site and available during working hours of crew members and subcontractors.
Performing construction tasks as a crew member when not assigned to a project as Job Superintendent.
Performing additional duties as assigned to support project and organizational success.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000
Relocation Assistance up to $5,000
Competitive wages and bonus structure
Performance Reviews with opportunities for wage increase and position advancement
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Retirement savings (401k) with employer match
Comprehensive benefit package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- & long-term disability)
Weekly pay
Generous PTO program
7 paid holidays per year