Traveling Construction Superintendent

Warfel Construction•East Petersburg, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Warfel Construction is seeking a Traveling Construction Superintendent to oversee all phases of construction at project sites, ensuring successful completion within budget and schedule, and maintaining high quality standards. This role requires frequent travel to various project locations, often for extended periods, and strict adherence to safety regulations. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership, deep construction knowledge, and the ability to effectively manage teams and subcontractors while building strong relationships with trade partners.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years’ supervisory experience on commercial construction projects of similar size to that of Warfel Construction Company.
Experience managing ground-up, renovation, and/or interior build-out projects ranging from $10M to $100M.
Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
Must have construction background and training.
Willing to travel frequently and be stationed at project sites as required.
Ability to work with remote Project Management Teams and adhere to company standard operating procedures.
Excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and make quick, informed decisions in the field.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in construction management software (Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, etc.).
Ability to build relationships with clients, subcontractors, and field personnel.

Responsibilities

Oversee all phases of construction at the project site to ensure successful completion within the required budget and schedule and with excellent quality.
Ensure strict adherence to all Warfel Construction safety rules and regulations, including any site-specific necessities.
Travel frequently and be stationed at project sites as required.
Coordinate with local authorities, inspectors, and utility providers as needed.
Adapt to different regional regulations and work environments.
Work with remote Project Management Teams and adhere to company standard operating procedures.
Read and interpret project plans and specifications and analyze construction methods and scheduling for details and sequences of work.
Promote a culture of jobsite safety and demand safe work practices from everyone onsite. Rectify jobsite hazards immediately and ensure that all safety procedures are adhered to both by Warfel employees and subcontractor employees and visitors. Assure that designated safety personnel conduct regular safety inspections and reviews.
Empower employees with a culture of safety as a top priority and be proactive with safety for Warfel employees. Conduct weekly Toolbox Talks.
Maintain detailed Daily Logs for work occurring onsite.
Create 3-week lookahead schedules for the project on a weekly basis and assist project management staff with overall schedule updates. Proactively communicate upcoming work with subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Maintain direct contact with trade subcontractors and vendors to schedule deliveries and manpower needed. Inform project management staff of any unusual circumstances or issues that may cause delays.
Coordinate closely with General Superintendent(s), Foreman, and Project Manager to discuss Warfel manpower needs, equipment, and supplies to ensure they are planned to be onsite in a timely fashion.
Establish and maintain dimensional controls for project, which may include the use of a third party surveyor or layout personnel.
Supervise the workmanship of subcontractors to ensure work is in compliance with the project drawings and specification and meets Warfel quality standards.
Review shop drawings submitted by subcontractors and field measurements to confirm design requirements are met before materials are fabricated.
Purchase miscellaneous jobsite materials and rough hardware and supplies as authorized by the Project Manager.
Ensure that no extra work or deviations from the contract documents are made without proper authorization from the Project Manager. Promptly bring Client and Architect requests for changes to the attention of the Project Manager for schedule and cost implication discussions.
Meet with client representatives, as appropriate, to discuss the status of the project and review and identify areas of question. Work in conjunction with Project Management staff to relay information to the client.