Superintendent

Kent Companies•Grand Rapids, MI

19d

About The Position

The Superintendent oversees the total jobsite construction effort to ensure the project is completed in accordance with its design, budget, and schedule. The role works with the Project Team to develop construction plans and coordinate schedules, equipment, purchasing, materials, and inspections. The Superintendent supervises subcontractors, foremen, and craftsmen; sets and manages productivity goals; and teaches, coaches, and trains crew members. The Superintendent is responsible for jobsite safety, including required safety systems, safe work practices, PPE, and paperwork. The role also manages tools, equipment, and materials; maintains inventory; completes field time sheets and daily reports; and helps establish and maintain project schedules. The Superintendent reviews upcoming work, drawings, specifications, and contract documents, coordinating with the team and clients to address potential challenges before crews mobilize. This position serves as the main liaison with clients’ on-site field supervision and promotes a positive, accountable, safety-focused team culture.

Requirements

5–7 years of experience in construction or specialty construction.
Must successfully complete 30-hour OSHA certification.
Must maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.
Must be able to pass drug screening.
Must have a Chauffeur’s License and CDL-A (no air brakes).
Must successfully pass a driving-related background check if driving.
Must have reliable transportation to workplace(s) and job location(s).
Must be able to operate equipment such as an excavator, SkyTrack, and skid steer.
Proficient in computer use and various applications.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Oversee jobsite construction to ensure work complies with design, budget, and schedule.
Manage project safety, including fall protection, barricades, other required safety systems, PPE, safe practices, and safety paperwork.
Work with the Project Team to develop construction plans, including schedules, equipment plans, and buyout.
Coordinate required materials, equipment, and inspections to support the project schedule.
Supervise subcontractors, foremen, and craftsmen to ensure projects are properly executed.
Teach, coach, and train crew members.
Establish daily productivity goals based on the project budget and manage production accordingly.
Locate materials, equipment, and tools onsite and offsite, and direct others in their effective use.
Perform monthly inventories of materials stored on division property and use available stock effectively before purchasing more.
Direct and demonstrate proper maintenance of equipment and tools so they remain safe and reliable.
Promote a team culture of accountability, trust, consistent execution, positivity, and problem-solving.
Enter field team time sheets correctly and approve them in a timely manner.
Prepare detailed, concise, and professional daily reports using company systems.
Read drawings and specifications sufficiently to help ensure project and operational activities comply with contract documents.
Assist the divisional team and clients with setting up and maintaining project schedules, including internal and external communications.
Review upcoming projects, resolve questions with the team, and, when needed, visit jobsites ahead of the crew to identify and address potential issues before mobilization.
Serve as the main liaison with clients’ on-site field supervision.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Paid time off (PTO)
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Supplemental insurance options
Retirement plans with discretionary employer matching
Holiday pay for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Scholarship opportunities for dependents
Leadership development opportunities

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