Superintendent

Kent Companies; Grand Rapids; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with employer-matched

Holiday pay

Scholarship opportunities for depends

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Kent Companies seeks an experienced construction professional to oversee all aspects of jobsite execution. You will lead safety initiatives, coordinate with the project team on schedules, equipment, and buyout, and supervise subcontractors to ensure adherence to design, budget, and timeline. Qualifications include 5-7 years in construction, OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, and CDL-A.

The role requires reliable transportation and the ability to work on site within the U.S. market.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in construction/specialty construction.
• Must complete 30-hour OSHA certification.
• First Aid and CPR certification maintained.
• CDL-A and clean driving record; reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversees total jobsite construction effort to ensure project aligns with design, budget, and schedule.
• Ensures safety compliance including fall protection and PPE per OSHA and company standards.
• Leads project team to develop construction plans, schedules, equipment, and buyout.
• Supervises subcontractors, foremen, and craftsmen to ensure quality execution.
• Maintains daily productivity targets and manages production to budget.
• Manages material/equipment on-site and coordinates inspections as needed.
• Keeps field team time sheets accurate and timely; produces detailed daily reports.
• Reads drawings/specifications to ensure activities comply with contract documents.
• Fosters a positive, accountable team culture and proactive problem-solving.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team supervision

Schedule management

Budget oversight

Tools

CDL-A

Chauffeur License

OSHA 30-hour certification

Job description

Oversees total jobsite construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all project safety including fall protection, barricades, and other required safety systems per OSHA compliance standards, project standards, and company standards.
• Works with Project Team to develop construction plan including schedule, equipment and buyout.
• Works with Project Team to ensure all required material, equipment, and inspections (when applicable) to support the project schedule.
• Oversees total jobsite construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
• Supervises various subcontractors, foremen, and craftsmen to ensure projects are properly executed.
• Responsible to teach, coach, and train crew members.
• Establishes daily productivity goals reflective of the project budget, and effectively manages production accordingly.
• Locate materials, equipment and tools onsite and offsite, and directs others to utilize such items to meet established production and quality goals.
• Perform a monthly inventory on all materials stored on division property. Effectively managed and utilize materials in stock prior to purchasing additional.
• Show and direct others on how to properly maintain all equipment and tools so that they are in a safe and reliable working condition.
• Create a winning team culture that consists of accountability, trust and high-level consistent execution.
• Bring a “Make-It-Happen” attitude to work each day and instill a positivity and problem-solving philosophy.
• Be a daily proponent for safety, instilling safe practices, use of applicable PPE and completion of all necessary paperwork.
• Responsible for correctly entering field team time sheets and timely approval
• Perform daily reports in a detailed, concise, and professional manner using company systems.
• Have a base understanding of reading drawings and specifications to ensure project and operational activities comply with contract documents.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining project schedules with divisional team and clients. This includes internal and external communications to ensure client satisfaction.
• Provide constant review and thorough understanding of upcoming projects. When questions arise, review those with the team and if necessary, make field trips to jobsite well ahead of the crew to get ahead of potential problems or challenges so they can be addressed/solved before mobilization to the job

• Ability to pass drug screening.
• 5-7 years’ experience in construction/specialty construction
• Must successfully complete 30-hour OSHA certification
• Must maintain current First Aid and CPR certification
• Main liaison with clients’ on-site field supervision
• Chaffeur’s License & CDL-A (no air brakes)
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving (for any driver)
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Equipment Operator (Excavator, SkyTrack, Skid Steer)
• Proficient in computer use and various applications
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities