Travel Superintendent-Mission Critical

Layton Construction Company•Hutto, TX

About The Position

The Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation of a job site, including scheduling, production, and procurement of materials, manpower, and equipment. The role supervises all direct labor positions on the assigned project and manages contracted work to support successful project completion. The Superintendent plans and coordinates construction activities, monitors progress and costs, manages work schedules and labor assignments, and ensures that company policies, safety, quality, and housekeeping standards are followed. The role works with project managers, craft personnel, subcontractors, clients, inspectors, engineers, and suppliers throughout the project.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a construction-related field, or equivalent.
At least 5 years of data center construction experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to and from the project site.
Ability to understand and correctly apply building codes and other design requirements, and accurately read blueprints.
Good understanding of subcontractors' scopes of work and tolerances.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to express ideas clearly and effectively and use proper grammar and syntax.
Administrative skills to monitor progress and coordinate work activities, and keep organizational members informed of progress and problems.
Management skills to monitor and supervise subordinates proactively and follow up on delegated assignments.
Ability to maintain ethical conduct and comply with organizational policies in job-related activities.
Excellent problem-solving ability, including using relationships between information from different sources to formulate alternative solutions.
Ability to work effectively with coworkers, customers, subcontractors, and others and help them achieve their goals and assignments.
Good interpersonal skills, including tact and sensitivity to others' feelings and needs.
Organizational skills to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
Planning skills, including allocating resources, assigning personnel, and using time efficiently.
Professional appearance and conduct.
Initiative and ability to work well with minimal supervision while striving to exceed minimum performance levels.
Ability to operate office equipment such as a fax machine, copier, and telephone.
Ability to use spreadsheet and word-processing software.

Nice To Haves

Basic Spanish.
Knowledge and use of CMiC.
Project experience with hospitals or medical facilities valued at $10 million or more.

Responsibilities

Study project specifications and plan construction procedures, timelines, staffing, tools, equipment, and building methods for each phase.
Work with the Project Manager to determine the project schedule, develop and use look-ahead schedules, and identify progress issues and upcoming risks.
Coordinate the pre-construction meeting with the Project Manager before mobilization.
Direct procurement of tools and materials to meet work schedules.
Keep project participants informed about construction issues and progress, including supervisory personnel, craft personnel, subcontractors, and clients.
Meet with and direct supervisory personnel to plan and execute procedures, interpret specifications, and coordinate construction phases to prevent delays.
Meet with craft personnel regularly to communicate construction issues and gather input for solutions.
Meet with subcontractors before mobilization to review work scope and schedule, and advise them about schedule and phasing requirements before each work phase.
Meet with clients regularly to provide project progress updates.
Work with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve workforce complaints and grievances.
Consult with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
Inspect work in progress to ensure compliance with specifications and construction schedules.
Manage the project using progress reports, material usage, and cost information, adjusting work schedules as needed.
Coordinate with the Manager of Craft Resources to move personnel between projects and minimize hiring and layoffs; manage crew mixes and work assignments to control labor costs.
May terminate company craft personnel who do not meet company policies, procedures, or job requirements.
Work with the Project Manager to prepare the Project Management Plan.
Ensure consistent implementation of company policies, including safety and equal opportunity policies.
Maintain company quality standards and housekeeping requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.