Traveling Superintendent - Healthcare Construction

BCCI•Houston, TX

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 and on-site work at project locations nationwide; the location stated in the posting does not indicate 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 project sites.
Ability to understand and correctly apply building codes and other design requirements and accurately read blueprints.
Good understanding of subcontractor 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.
Good administrative skills, including monitoring and coordinating work activities and keeping others informed of progress and problems.
Management skills to proactively monitor and supervise subordinates and follow up on delegated assignments.
Ability to maintain integrity and adhere to ethical standards, appropriate conduct, and organizational policies.
Excellent problem-solving ability, including using information from different sources to formulate alternative solutions.
Ability to work well with coworkers, customers, subcontractors, and others and help them achieve their goals and assignments.
Good interpersonal skills, including tact and sensitivity to others' needs and feelings.
Organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Planning skills, including allocating resources, assigning personnel, and using time efficiently.
Professional appearance and conduct.
Initiative and ability to work well with minimal supervision while striving to exceed minimum performance levels.
Ability to operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and telephones, and use spreadsheet and word-processing software.

Nice To Haves

Basic Spanish.
Knowledge and use of CMiC.

Responsibilities

Study project specifications and plan construction procedures, schedules, staffing requirements, and phases using knowledge of available tools, equipment, and construction methods.
Work with the Project Manager to determine the project schedule and develop and use look-ahead schedules to monitor progress and identify potential issues.
Coordinate the pre-construction meeting with the Project Manager before mobilization.
Direct procurement and timely delivery of tools and materials in accordance with work schedules.
Keep project participants informed about construction issues and progress, including supervisory personnel, craft personnel, subcontractors, and clients.
Meet with and direct supervisory personnel on work procedures, specifications, and coordination of construction phases to prevent delays.
Meet regularly with craft personnel to discuss construction issues and gather input on solutions.
Review subcontractor scopes and schedules before mobilization and advise subcontractors on schedule and phasing requirements before each phase of work.
Work with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve workforce complaints and grievances.
Consult with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
Inspect work in progress to ensure conformance with specifications and construction schedules.
For new construction projects, manage work using progress reports, material usage, and costs, and adjust schedules accordingly.
Coordinate with the Manager of Craft Resources to move personnel between projects, manage crew mixes and assignments to control labor costs, and, when appropriate, 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.