Commercial Construction - Traveling Site Superintendent

ZipRecruiter; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead commercial projects across various states. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial construction and the ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, and project quality. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while upholding the company's values and safety standards. With competitive compensation and generous travel allowances, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in construction management.

Benefits

Health Insurance (50% company paid)

401K Match (4% when contributing 5%)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Non-Taxed Vehicle Allowance

Cell Phone Allowance

Travel Per Diems

Company Tablet Provided

Bonus Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial building construction experience required.
• Strong management and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite project operations and workforce effectively.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and ensure project quality control.

Skills

Commercial Construction Experience

Project Management

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Construction Management Software

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: DOE

We provide the ability to go home every other weekend on the company's dime

Upcoming projects in Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina, Kansas, New York, etc.

Travel Involved: Must be able to travel FULL TIME (we are licensed in 48 states)

• ALL work-related fuel covered by the company credit card
• Non-Taxed Vehicle Allowance and Cell Phone Allowance paid bi-weekly
• Non-Taxed Lodging and Food Per Diems with Travel
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 4% 401K Match when the employee contributes 5% or more
• Health Insurance (Company pays 50% of employee's plan costs)
• Bonus Opportunities (Includes profit sharing program among others)
• Company tablet provided

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT Division: Commercial

Job Experience: Minimum 5 years (commercial construction)

Classification: Full Time

Position Description:

The Superintendent provides leadership on the jobsite, coordinates subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and foremen of a specific construction project. The Superintendent is responsible for the onsite management of a project, maintaining project schedule and managing the jobsite workforce to ensure an orderly flow of work, sequence of operation, and quality.

Compensation:

• Compensation DOE

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five (5) years of commercial building construction experience required.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the general construction and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, construction means, methods and materials.
• Knowledge of construction cost control and basic accounting procedures.
• Computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Ground-up retail construction experience .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uphold and represent all company values and ethics. Maintain a high degree of integrity and loyalty toward the Company and client.
• Hold weekly coordination meetings with subcontractor foremen / project managers to outline requirements of work completion, and other issues as may be required including but not limited to manpower, schedule, sequence of work and inspections.
• Implement, monitor, and drive the project schedule. Notify project management team of schedule and performance issues, be proactive in anticipating potential problems that may impact project cost and schedule.
• Provide daily reports on company provided software to include photos, manpower, activities performed, delays, JHAs, material deliveries and weather conditions.
• Provide weekly report and four-week look ahead schedule to project management team by end of the day on Thursdays.
• Maintain on site project files for work scopes, submittals, RFIs, bulletins, drawings logs, sketches, inspections, permits and as-built drawings.
• Manage the Company Safety program as outlined in the Company Safety manual, and provide incident and accident reports as required. Ensure subcontractor compliance with all jobsite safety requirements and maintain a clean jobsite.
• Initiate RFIs to project manager addressing issues with interpretation of plans and specifications, missing information, incorrect details, incomplete information, and other issues that require the direction of the Architect and Engineer.
• Responsible for coordination and scheduling of inspections with local officials having jurisdiction over the project.
• Responsible for quality control in monitoring the work and its adherence to the construction documents, and project requirements.
• Maintain a good cooperative relationship with project management team, subcontractors, vendors, architect, engineers, local officials and client.
• Perform material inventory / audit of all company, subcontractor and owner supplied materials.
• Work with project management team and appropriate subcontractors to coordinate, schedule and otherwise manage the various utility companies for any utility relocations, and/ or new service required for the project.
• Proactively identify and rectify potential punch list items. Once formal punch list is issued, it is the superintendents responsibility to hold subcontractors accountable for completion of punch list in a timely manner.

Job Execution

• Solve problems by making quick, accurate decisions and taking responsibility and accountability for those decisions.
• Thoroughly understand responsibilities and duties. Hold yourself and subcontractors accountable daily.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Ensure job processes are followed in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Proactively forecast and communicate schedule conflicts that may impact project completion.

Salary:

• Our compensation is based on Total Package Value: We offer competitive salaries, vehicle and phone allowances, lodging and food per diem, health benefits, paid vacations/holidays, and a 401K package with percentage match.

Application: https://jobapps.hrdirectapps.com/applicantform/D8075581387/0 or email resume to [e-mail]

Engelke is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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