Superintendent

Clark Construction Group • Kansas City, MO

22d

About The Position

As a Superintendent, you will lead field operations to deliver exceptional projects to clients. You will oversee self-performed and contracted work, ensure compliance with contract documents and the project schedule, and foster a culture of safety and quality. The role covers project sequencing, jobsite logistics, scheduling, team development, stakeholder relationships, cost and performance tracking, and project close-out.

This is an active, hands-on position involving substantial time on construction sites and some office work. Site conditions may include uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, hoists, varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and moving mechanical equipment. The role also involves desk work, including computer tasks, document review, and meetings. The work environment is demanding and high-performance, and requires flexibility for extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines, as well as responsiveness to time-sensitive matters and emergencies outside regular working hours. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly testing are required.

Requirements

• An 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 of experience leading, developing, and motivating teams.
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and personnel.
• Demonstrated experience leading field operations and communicating plans effectively to 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, team-development and followership skills, ability to set direction, and execution.
• Ability to frequently be on one's feet and navigate active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively and visually read plans and inspect work.
• Ability to work in varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
• Ability to work extended hours when project phases or client deadlines require, and respond to time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty tests.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely, 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 employees and trade contractors, and conduct regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with company, contract, and government regulations.
• Create and manage plans for sequencing work, jobsite logistics, and tracking materials and personnel.
• Ensure work meets project and company quality standards.
• Take initiative and personal responsibility for delivering projects on schedule and on 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 understand project key performance indicators.
• Participate in close-out activities, including punch lists and building operations training.
• Find solutions to obstacles, issues, and conflicts on the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior