Traveling Superintendent - Healthcare Construction

Layton Construction•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation of a job site, including scheduling, production, and procurement of materials, manpower, and equipment. The role supervises direct labor on the assigned project and manages contracted work to support successful project completion. This group operates nationally, and the position requires full-time travel to the project location and on-site work there. The location listed for the role does not reflect the project location.

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 the project site.
Ability to understand and correctly apply building codes and other design requirements, and to read blueprints accurately.
Good understanding of subcontractors' scopes of work and tolerances.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including clear expression of ideas 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 and follow up on delegated assignments.
Integrity and ability to maintain normal standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies in job-related activities.
Excellent problem-solving ability, including using information from different sources to formulate alternative solutions.
Ability to work well with others and help coworkers, 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 manage multiple tasks.
Ability to plan effectively, allocate resources, assign personnel, and use time efficiently.
Professional appearance and conduct.
Initiative, self-direction, ability to work with minimal supervision, and drive to exceed minimum performance levels.
Ability to operate office equipment such as a fax machine, copier, and telephone, and to use spreadsheet and word-processing software.

Nice To Haves

Basic Spanish.
Knowledge and use of CMiC.

Responsibilities

Study specifications and plan construction procedures, timing, staffing, tools, equipment, and building methods for each phase.
Work 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 so they arrive when needed to meet work schedules.
Keep project participants informed of construction issues and progress by coordinating with supervisory personnel, craft personnel, subcontractors, and clients.
Work with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve workforce complaints and grievances.
Coordinate with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve methods.
Inspect work in progress to ensure it conforms to specifications and construction schedules.
For new construction superintendents, 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 between projects, manage crew mixes and work assignments to control labor costs, and, when necessary, terminate craft personnel who do not meet company requirements.
Work with the Project Manager to prepare the Project Management Plan.
Consistently implement company policies, including safety and equal opportunity policies, and maintain company quality standards and housekeeping requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.