Traveling Construction Project Superintendent - Pittsburgh, PA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Saxonburg, PA

16h

About The Position

Etzel Engineer and Build, located north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is seeking an experienced traveling construction superintendent with a background in commercial, healthcare, and mission-critical facilities. This is an immediate-start, full-time, salary-based position. Western Pennsylvania is considered the company’s local project area, but projects also take place in multiple states, and the successful candidate must be willing to travel out of state when required. The role manages day-to-day field operations and subcontractors, coordinates trades, and oversees project schedules, safety, site security, field costs, testing, inspections, and closeout. The superintendent works with clients, inspectors, engineers, and project teams and maintains field documentation, including daily logs and look-ahead schedules. The role also involves demanding physical work in varied and potentially hazardous environments.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in commercial and/or mission-critical construction.
Willingness to travel out of state when required.
Ability to understand the trades associated with commercial construction and directly supervise field labor forces, including subcontractors.
Ability to use software such as Procore, Microsoft Suite, and Microsoft Project for field documentation, RFIs, daily logs, and safety incidents.
Strong leadership, organization, time-management, communication, and client-service skills.
Ability to present a credible, confident, and positive image of oneself and the company during oral presentations to clients, designers, and others.
Ability to address difficult issues using problem-solving techniques and solutions.
Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and construction contract documents.
Ability to work around fixed equipment and machinery; from lifts, ladders, and scaffolding; manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies; and exert 50–70 pounds.
Ability to concurrently manipulate multiple controls and machinery.
Ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, and to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in data centers and high-reliability facilities, with a deep understanding of their specialized MEP systems.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day field operations of construction projects.
Manage subcontractors effectively and efficiently.
Interact professionally with clients, inspectors, and engineers.
Manage the project schedule, including preparing a weekly three-week look-ahead report.
Coordinate among trades.
Maintain daily job-site safety procedures and JSAs.
Maintain a daily log of job-site activities.
Maintain job-site security.
Coordinate site testing and inspection efforts.
Perform field layout and survey work.
Manage field costs, including labor and materials.
Participate in weekly job meetings.
Manage the closeout process and warranty responses with the Project Manager.
Directly supervise field labor forces, including subcontractors.
Use software to document field work, RFIs, daily logs, and safety incidents.