Traveling Superintendent - Healthcare Construction

Layton Construction•Nashville, TN

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 position requires full-time travel to the project location and is performed onsite. The location shown in the posting does not indicate the project location. The Superintendent plans and coordinates construction activities, monitors schedule and progress, directs procurement, communicates with project personnel, subcontractors, and clients, and ensures work meets specifications, safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping requirements. The role also coordinates workforce assignments and labor costs and works with the Project Manager on the Project Management Plan.

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 accurately read blueprints.
Good understanding of subcontractor 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 proactively monitor and supervise subordinates and follow up on delegated assignments.
Integrity and adherence to ethical, conduct, and organizational standards in job-related activities.
Excellent problem-solving ability, including using information from different sources to develop alternative solutions.
Ability to work collaboratively and help coworkers, customers, subcontractors, and others achieve their goals and assignments.
Good interpersonal skills, including tact and sensitivity to others' feelings and needs.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to plan work, allocate resources, assign personnel, and use time efficiently.
Professional appearance and conduct.
Initiative, self-direction, 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 language skills.
Knowledge and use of CMiC.

Responsibilities

Study project specifications and plan construction procedures, schedules, staffing, tools, equipment, and building methods.
Coordinate with the Project Manager to determine the project schedule and develop and use look-ahead schedules to track 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 at specified times and conform to work schedules.
Keep project participants informed of 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 with craft personnel to discuss construction issues and gather input for solutions.
Meet with subcontractors before mobilization to review work scope and schedule, and advise them on schedule and phasing requirements before each phase of work.
Meet regularly with clients to provide project progress updates.
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 projects, manage work based on progress reports, materials used, and costs, and adjust schedules as needed.
Work with the Manager of Craft Resources to move personnel among 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 quality standards and housekeeping requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.