Traveling Superintendent - Healthcare Construction

Layton Construction•Austin, 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 on the assigned project 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 listed for the role 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 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 work progress and coordination and keep organizational members informed of progress and problems.
Management skills to proactively monitor and supervise subordinates and follow up on delegated work.
Ability to maintain integrity and comply with ethical standards, conduct expectations, and organizational policies.
Excellent problem-solving ability, including using data 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.
Organizational skills to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
Planning skills, including establishing courses of action, allocating resources, assigning personnel, and using time efficiently.
Professional appearance and conduct.
Initiative, self-direction, and ability to work with minimal supervision while striving to exceed minimum performance expectations.
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, tools, equipment, and building methods.
Work with the Project Manager to determine the project schedule; 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 in accordance with work schedules.
Communicate construction issues and progress to project participants, 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 discuss construction issues and gather input for solutions.
Meet with subcontractors before mobilization to review their scope and schedule, and advise them of schedule and phasing requirements before each work phase.
Meet regularly with clients to provide project progress updates.
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 it conforms to specifications and construction schedules.
Manage the project using progress reports, materials usage, and costs, adjusting work schedules as needed. (New construction superintendents only.)
Coordinate with the Manager of Craft Resources to move personnel between projects and minimize hiring and layoffs; manage crew mixes, work assignments, and labor costs; and, when appropriate, terminate company craft personnel who do not meet job or company 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 standards and housekeeping requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.