Traveling Superintendent - Healthcare Construction

Layton Construction•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The 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. This position requires full-time travel to project locations and is performed on-site. The listed job location does not indicate the project location. The Superintendent works with the Project Manager, craft personnel, subcontractors, clients, suppliers, inspectors, and other project stakeholders to coordinate work, monitor progress, resolve construction issues, and uphold company safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of experience in ground-up commercial projects, particularly in the light industrial and/or cold storage sector.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to and from project sites.
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 and coordinate work activities and keep colleagues 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 expectations, and organizational policies.
Strong problem-solving ability, including using data from different sources to develop alternative solutions.
Ability to work collaboratively and help co-workers, customers, subcontractors, and others 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, self-direction, ability to work with minimal supervision, and commitment to achieving goals beyond minimum performance levels.
Ability to operate office equipment such as a fax machine, copier, and telephone, and use spreadsheet and word-processing software.

Nice To Haves

Basic Spanish.
Knowledge and use of CMiC.

Responsibilities

Study specifications and plan construction procedures, schedules, staffing, tools, equipment, and building methods for each phase of work.
Coordinate with the Project Manager on 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 stakeholders informed of construction issues and progress, including supervisory personnel, craft personnel, subcontractors, and clients.
Meet with supervisory personnel to plan and execute work procedures, interpret specifications, and coordinate construction phases to prevent delays.
Meet with craft personnel to communicate construction issues and gather input on solutions.
Meet with subcontractors before mobilization to review their scope and schedule, and advise them on schedule and phasing requirements before each phase of work.
Meet regularly with clients to update them on project progress.
Work with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve workforce complaints and grievances.
Confer 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.
For new construction superintendent assignments, manage the project using progress reports, materials used, and costs, and adjust work schedules accordingly.
Work with the Manager of Craft Resources to move personnel between projects, manage crew mixes and work assignments to control labor costs, and, when appropriate, terminate craft personnel who do not meet company policies, procedures, or job requirements.
Work with the Project Manager to prepare the Project Management Plan.
Implement company policies, including safety and equal opportunity policies, and maintain company quality and housekeeping standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.