Superintendent

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Kansas City, MO

12d

About The Position

As a Superintendent, you will lead field operations and use innovation and problem-solving to deliver an exceptional project to clients. You will oversee self-performed and contracted work to ensure compliance with contract documents and the project schedule, while fostering a culture of safety and quality. The role combines hands-on work at active construction sites with office-based tasks, and requires flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and to respond to time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours. This is an active, physically demanding position involving frequent time on your feet at construction sites, including navigating uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work may involve varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and moving mechanical equipment. Office work may include prolonged sitting for computer work, document review, and meetings. Employees are expected to follow Clark Construction safety policies and applicable laws. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly tests are required.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline, or relevant work experience.
At least 7 years of experience working on large-scale commercial construction projects.
Experience successfully building high-rise residential, mixed-use, or higher education projects from start to finish.
At least 2 years leading, developing, and motivating teams.
In-depth knowledge of the construction process, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and personnel.
Demonstrated experience leading field operations and communicating plans effectively across multiple audiences.
Working knowledge of applicable safety and building regulations, such as OSHA.
Alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, a team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, relationship-building, able to develop people and teams and build followership, able to set direction, and able to execute.
Ability to frequently stand and navigate active job sites, including uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; perform bending, kneeling, and reaching; and lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to communicate effectively and use visual acuity to read plans and inspect work.
Flexibility to work extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines, and to respond to time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours.
Ability to comply with pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty testing.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of construction management software platforms and tools, including Procore, PlanGrid, FieldWire, Bluebeam, and P6.

Responsibilities

Oversee timely, high-quality installation of contracted work for a total project or a particular scope, trade contractor, or portion of a project.
Promote a culture of safety and quality among Clark employees and trade contractors, and conduct regular safety inspections to verify compliance with company, contract, and government regulations.
Create and manage plans to sequence work, manage jobsite logistics, and track materials and personnel.
Ensure work meets project and company quality standards.
Take initiative and personal responsibility for delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
Develop, update, and communicate the project schedule, and maintain command of critical milestones with project stakeholders.
Manage, mentor, and develop team members.
Build strong relationships with project stakeholders.
Represent the company and team professionally in internal and external meetings and interactions.
Maintain working knowledge of the owner contract, subcontracts, and vendor agreements.
Participate in developing and maintaining staff charts, general conditions, and project costs, and demonstrate understanding of project key performance indicators.
Participate in close-out activities, including punch lists and building operations training.
Use advanced problem-solving to overcome jobsite obstacles, issues, and conflicts.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.
Monitor and respond to communications as required for time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours.