Construction Site Superintendent

Wieland Corporation; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Lansing, MI is seeking an experienced Superintendent to manage onsite operations for timely and safe project completion. Responsibilities include developing schedules, managing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining thorough documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, at least 5 years of construction experience, and proficiency with project management tools. This role requires excellent communication and organizational abilities, along with flexibility for travel.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a superintendent or lead foreman in the construction industry.
• Ability to understand and use technology in the field.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive a schedule to produce successful projects.
• Provide overall onsite management for project completion.
• Manage subcontractors and enforce safety on the jobsite.
• Maintain document control of all critical information.
• Develop relationships with Owners, Subcontractors, and Design Team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Procore experience

Analytical skills

Technology use

Job description

WIELAND’s Superintendents are expected to take ownership and drive a schedule to produce a successful project. They will provide overall onsite management for the safe and timely completion of the project while maintaining the budget.

Job Functions

• Collaborate with project team weekly to develop and maintain schedule, including a 3-4 week look ahead and hold subcontractors accountable in meeting the schedule.
• Prepare daily reports within the current software system with detail and accuracy.
• Schedule inspections from authority having jurisdiction to ensure the project stays within the schedule.
• Provide oversight and leadership to subcontractors on site.
• Adhere and enforce the safety and cleanliness of the jobsite.
• Maintain document control of all critical information under your responsibility including insurance and contract documentation.
• Ensure all sub-trades, workers, and suppliers perform according to contract provisions, specifications, and drawings.
• Recognize future problems, perform research, and propose preventative action.
• Monitor and walk the jobsite daily to ensure compliance with current corporate safety standards.
• Develop relationships with Owners, Subcontractors, and the Design Team.
• Notify project team of any potential risks and assist in preparing a contingency plan.
• Ensure accuracy of project documentation within WIELAND’s current software system.
• Daily coordination and supervision of sub-trades, workers, and suppliers.
• Ensure all sub-trades, workers, and suppliers perform according to contract provisions and drawing specifications.
• Maintain a photo library of project progress within the current software system, that is easily accessible and understandable.
• Direct weekly or daily jobsite coordination meetings depending on project demands and ensuring meeting minutes are tracked.
• Plan all field operations in a timely manner.
• Update the project schedule within a timely manner.
• Ability to develop familiarity with site requirements, material and full range of trade division.
• Understand and verify materials, procedures and installation are being performed as required by contract documents.
• Hold punch list meetings with subcontractors and complete in an appropriate amount of time.
• Ability to anticipate and prioritize complications and create a plan to reach a solution.
• Recognize future problems and propose to implement preventative action.
• Communicate positively and effectively with other companies and departments.
• Ability to receive methods for improvement or constructive criticism.
• Actively lead by example and champion diversity in everyday actions and decisions.
• Respect differences and similarities; listen and take the time to understand viewpoints of others.
• Maintains and displays company values and culture.
• Flexibility to travel as projects demand.

Key Performance Indicators

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a superintendent or lead foreman in the construction industry.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Procore experience, preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to understand and use technology in the field.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.