Traveling Senior Superintendent - COLD AND FOOD GROUP

Power Construction•Chicago, IL
•$103,500 - $187,450•Onsite

About The Position

Power Construction is hiring a Traveling Senior Superintendent for its Cold and Food Group. The position provides overall on-site supervisory and technical management at construction project sites, maintaining client satisfaction and exercising a high level of control over planning and coordinating field activities. The Superintendent works closely with the Project Manager, often during project planning and buyout. Projects are primarily in regions east of the Rocky Mountains, and the role requires travel up to 100%, with return home approximately every other weekend.

Requirements

  • Four-year construction-related degree or an equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
  • 8–20 years of construction management and/or craft supervisor experience.
  • Ability to travel up to 100%, returning home approximately every other weekend.
  • Thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment, methods, craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, cost control, schedules, and safety.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the total construction effort to ensure projects are built in accordance with design, budget, and schedule, coordinating with client representatives, architect-engineer representatives, and other contractors.
  • Administer the on-site safety program.
  • Plan, coordinate, and supervise on-site functions and staff, including engineering and material control.
  • Develop and manage project schedules.
  • Schedule and coordinate subcontractors and ensure overall contractual performance.
  • Oversee self-performed trades, including IMP, floor insulation, and carpentry.
  • Approve project purchase requisitions and equipment rentals.
  • Provide technical assistance, including interpreting drawings and recommending construction methods and equipment.
  • Implement and maintain quality control.
  • Assist project management with developing and implementing project procedures, management tools, and standards.
  • Review submittals for compliance with contract requirements.
  • Ensure on-site personnel comply with project procedures and work rules; document violations, notify project management, and recommend or implement corrective actions as required.
  • Review change order requests before submission to owners.
  • Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

  • Additional travel benefits.
  • Annual discretionary bonus.
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