Traveling Superintendent

ALLY Construction Services • Bensalem, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Traveling Superintendent reporting to a Vice President, Director, or Sr. Superintendent pending assignment, the primary purpose of this position is to act as the field representative responsible for on-site project administration, coordination of activities and technical management. You take pride in providing a high-quality product on schedule, consistent with the customer’s vision and project objectives. This position is expected to support projects at various client locations and requires up to 100% travel based on business needs. Project assignments may require extended stays away from home, including overnight travel during the workweek. The Superintendent must be willing and able to travel to and work from assigned project sites for the duration of each project.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable in all aspects of construction including technology, equipment, methods, field engineering, materials, safety, and scheduling.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate with a diverse group of individuals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office (Word and Excel) and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to work in a campus setting and corporate style environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 100% of the time based on project assignments.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and varying schedules as required by project demands.
• Ability to temporarily relocate near assigned project sites for extended project durations when required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to effectively manage responsibilities while traveling between project locations.
• Must be a team player.
• 5-10 years of experience as a Superintendent in commercial construction.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be able to travel extensively (up to 100%) to project locations throughout the assigned geographic region.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to client facilities, including completing any required site-specific training, background checks, or security clearances.
• Have a valid driver’s license and properly maintained vehicle with the state minimum mandated levels of auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience (or similar) preferred.
• Preferred BS in Construction Management, or equivalent years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact with architects, engineers, consultants, local governing officials, and customers on projects in the field.
• Act as point of contact, manager, coordinator and motivator to subcontractors and vendors on projects in the field.
• Supervise the construction effort in the field to ensure that the project is completed in accordance with design, budget, schedule, and customer objectives.
• Conduct regular on-site meetings with subcontractors, vendors and others as appropriate with respect to schedule, safety issues, and other matters relating to performance in the field.
• Enforce compliance with all project procedures, safety program requirements, and work rules.
• Responsible for the timely preparation of field reports (i.e. daily superintendent’s reports, safety reports, etc.) and distribute to the office.
• Ensure the utmost quality of construction throughout a project.
• Complete punch list items in a time frame consistent with the customer’s requirements and the project budget.
• Monitor subcontractor’s progress and ensure man power is adequate to meet project schedule and customer expectations.
• Prepare as necessary subcontractor work schedules and provide input to the Project Manager in preparing and updating Project Construction schedules to jointly ensure timely completion.
• Verify layout and/or checking of layout by subcontractors and the establishment of initial control lines and grades.
• Respond with clarity to subcontractors with respect to questions regarding the performance of their work.
• Provide documentation and coordinate with Project Manager as appropriate.
• Participate in pre-construction planning, including logistics, means and methods, bid and scope reviews, and project estimates.
• Maintain an up-to-date set of contract documents on site.
• Ensure that subcontractors are maintaining record drawings (“red-line as builts”) during the course of construction.
• Responsible for the organization, the establishment, and maintenance of the onsite field office to project a professional image (organized, clean, signage, etc.).
• Responsible for timely communication with the Project Manager on matters regarding financial issues, safety, construction progress, labor issues, material problems, quality, code issues, etc.
• Interface and work harmoniously with respective Project Managers and other ALLY Construction Services’ personnel.
• Manage, oversee, provide training, and act as a mentor to Assistant Construction Superintendents.
• Perform performance construction evaluations as designated.
• Work in harmony with other Construction Superintendents that may be assigned as part of a team on larger projects.
• Continue education in areas including OSHA and safety, means and methods, codes, management skills, new technology, etc.
• Maintain current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification.
• Maintain a current working knowledge of the permit process in those communities where performing work and communicate information on changes to the office.
• Develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all ALLY Construction Services disciplines, including their role as the customer.

Benefits

• Paid time off to include vacation, flex (sick/personal) and your birthday!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family dependents (base plan 100% paid)
• HSA, Dependent Care, and HRA programs
• 401K Savings/Retirement plan
• Life Insurance (1X of salary paid by ALLY)
• Short term disability insurance
• Employee referral program incentives
• Volunteer program
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree