Travel Superintendent-Mission Critical

BCCI•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Travel Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation of a construction job site, including scheduling, production, and procurement of materials, manpower, and equipment. The role supervises direct labor and manages contracted work to support successful project completion. The Superintendent plans construction procedures, staffing, and schedules; coordinates with the Project Manager, supervisory personnel, craft workers, subcontractors, clients, inspectors, and suppliers; and monitors work for conformance to specifications, schedules, quality standards, safety policies, and housekeeping requirements. The role also manages personnel assignments and labor costs, supports preparation of the Project Management Plan, and resolves project and workforce issues. This position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a construction-related field, or equivalent, and at least five years of data center construction experience. Travel to and from project sites is required. Layton Construction offers benefits subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

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 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 clear expression and proper grammar and syntax.
Administrative skills to monitor 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.
Integrity and adherence to ethical standards, conduct, and organizational policies.
Problem-solving ability, including using information from different sources to formulate alternative solutions.
Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers, customers, subcontractors, and others.
Good interpersonal skills, tact, and sensitivity to others' needs.
Organization and prioritization skills for handling multiple tasks.
Planning ability, including allocating resources, assigning personnel, and using time efficiently.
Professional appearance and conduct.
Initiative, self-direction, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and telephones, and 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

Plan construction procedures, schedules, staffing, and work phases based on project specifications, available tools and equipment, and building methods.
Coordinate with the Project Manager to determine the project schedule and develop and use look-ahead schedules to assess progress and identify upcoming issues.
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 subcontractors before mobilization to review their scope of work and schedule, and advise them on scheduling and phasing requirements before each work phase.
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 it conforms to specifications and construction schedules.
Manage the project using progress reports, materials used, and costs, and adjust work schedules as needed.
Coordinate with the Manager of Craft Resources to move personnel among projects, manage crew mixes and work assignments, control labor costs, and, when necessary, terminate craft personnel who do not meet company policies 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, and maintain company quality standards and housekeeping requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.