Construction Building Superintendent

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Global Technical Talent is seeking a Construction Building Superintendent in Kansas City, MO to lead field operations on assigned projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality. The role covers planning, supervision of subcontractors, and coordination of site activities across manufacturing facilities, hangers, grading, and utilities.

You will manage daily field operations, enforce safety standards, review drawings, track progress, and document QA/QC, turning plans into on-time, within-budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of construction management or craft supervision on similar projects.
• Associate’s degree with 9+ years of construction management or craft supervision experience.
• High School Diploma with 11+ years of construction management or craft supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building of MFG facilities, hangers, site grading, concrete, utilities, vertical construction, TI buildouts, mechanical, and electrical.
• Supervise safety, productivity, materials usage, scheduling, design, and contractual performance.
• Manage subcontractor compliance and self-perform activities as needed.
• Develop client and subcontractor relationships and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Review QA/QC documentation, inspection logs, and as-built drawings.
• Support turnover packages and project procedures with management input.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Safety

MS Office

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Job description

• Position Type: Contract (Contract to Hire)
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $65.00-$68.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Project locations are potential nationwide; must be willing to travel without restrictions.
• Driving Required: Yes (MVR required)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Construction Building Superintendent

Location: Kansas City, MO

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Contract to Hire)
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $65.00-$68.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Project locations are potential nationwide; must be willing to travel without restrictions.
• Per Diem: Yes — $150/day
• Driving Required: Yes (MVR required)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Construction Superintendent is responsible for field operations on the assigned project(s) in order to achieve safe, timely, and profitable completion of each project. Plans, organizes, and supervises building and related facilities portions of construction work for an assigned area of a construction project. Responsible for the construction planning of the construction-related activities of the subcontractor and/or self-perform to confirm the completion of contractual construction activities. Maintains continuity of safety, job progress, and maximizes efficiencies related to the assigned area. Project types include MFG facilities, hangers, site grading, concrete, underground utilities, vertical construction, TI buildouts, mechanical, and electrical.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee building of MFG facilities, hangers, site grading, concrete, underground utilities, vertical construction, TI buildouts, mechanical, and electrical.
• Responsible for the oversight of the following project work activities: site earthwork and layout, concrete flatwork and foundation, structural steel, steel and wood framing, interior finishes, millwork, roofing, plumbing, HVAC systems, fire protection, and commercial electrical systems.
• Responsible for overall supervision of construction effort, which includes: safety, productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials and equipment, materials management, scheduling, design, and contractual performance of the project.
• Responsible for subcontractor contractual compliance and/or self-perform on designated construction-related activities.
• Build effective client and subcontractor relationships; interface with client representatives, A/E representatives, and other contractors.
• Responsible for managing QA/QC documents, inspection logs, and as-built drawings.
• Support the completion of turnover packages.
• Collaborate with project management to develop and implement project procedures, working documents, and standards.
• Authorize purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc., under supervision of Construction Manager and Project Manager.
• Responsible for project safety; reviews and audits site-specific safety documentation, including Pre-Task Analysis (PTAs) and Task Safety Observations (TSOs) on a regular basis.
• Complete daily field reports and take daily pictures to document construction progress.
• Assess future work activities and identify any concerns with work plans by utilizing subcontractors' 3-week look-ahead report.
• Develop a marked-up and as-built set of drawings to produce the record set documents, and answer RFIs with assistance from Assistant Project Manager or Field Engineer.
• Direct and manage subcontractor or self-perform subsidiaries as necessary to comply with the established project schedule, and track and verify progress on an installed quantity and work hour basis.
• Oversee the construction of complete buildings and/or structures.
• Develop punch lists of items out of compliance or not completed.
• Verify the most current drawing revisions are being used in the field.
• Utilize project construction management tool(s).
• Read, interpret, and understand civil, foundation, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong safety background.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Must be able to meet company's driving requirements.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on similar projects — Required; OR
• Associate's Degree and 9 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on similar projects — Required; OR
• High School Diploma/GED and 11 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on similar projects — Required.

Required Experience

• 7 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on similar projects (with Bachelor's Degree); OR
• 9 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on similar projects (with Associate's Degree); OR
• 11 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on similar projects (with High School Diploma/GED).

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Project locations will be nationwide; must be willing to travel without restrictions.
• Driving is required; must meet company MVR driving requirements.
• High-risk field environment — active construction sites.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm with more than 125 years of history building critical infrastructure across the energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75+ offices across the country and internationally, the firm employs more than 14,500 employee-owners and generates over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Every full-time employee participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a culture of accountability and shared investment in outcomes that has earned the organization a 4.2-star Glassdoor rating across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace. Teams here include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals engaged in complex, consequential projects such as major airport expansions and large-scale energy infrastructure.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-13766