Construction Superintendent

Insight Global; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay at 1.5x

Full benefits package

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities up to 20%

Job summary

A construction management firm is hiring a Superintendent to direct on-site workflow and ensure project adherence to safety and quality standards for a federal data center. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience in commercial construction, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing site safety, collaborating with project managers on scheduling, and ensuring quality through daily documentation. A full benefits package including bonus opportunities and flexible work arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in commercial construction with a general contractor.
• Mastery of building processes and best practices.
• Ability to organize resources to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administer the safety program and ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead on-site safety and maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with project managers on scheduling and logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety Management

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or business

Additional work experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ProCore

Adobe

BlueBeam

Job description

A Superintendent directs the work flow of the project on site consistent with the project schedule and internal safety and quality standards. The Superintendent provides leadership and serves as the liaison between project team members to promote the interest of both the business and clients in all matters, as well as demonstrate the characteristics of a mid-level leader. The Superintendent communicates project priorities to site staff and all subcontractors, serving as the primary leader on site for the construction project.

This person must have prior experience supporting federal construction projects. This will be supporting the construction of a federal data center.

• OT Pay = 1.5x PR - this role works 50 hour weeks
• Full benefits package
• Weekly direct deposit
• Bonus opportunities each year up to 20%

Responsibilities

• Understanding and administering the safety program to include all subcontractors, ensuring that all accidents/incidents are promptly reported and investigated, and assisting in safety inspections by outside agencies
• Maintain quality standards for all aspects of the project
• Serve as the leader for all on site safety, managing a safe jobsite for all involved
• Maintain daily log of all activities and site conditions, while managing the punch list and closeout process through owner/architect acceptance
• Work with the project manager in formulating project schedule, ensuring that the proper methods and sequence of installation are followed, making and following through with schedule commitments, and maintaining internal quality standards
• Maintain good working relationships with all subcontractors on the project, developing relationships within the community which enhance business opportunities, and ensuring subcontractors are treated fairly
• Ensure complete, accurate daily documentation of work orders/tickets, understanding subcontractor scope of work to avoid unnecessary change orders, and identifying problems early and act immediately to provide solutions
• Develop and organize the site team, arranging for temporary facilities/utilities for the site, and identifying long lead items that need to be expedited
• Collaborate with the project manager and site operations team throughout the life of the project

Qualifications

• A four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable.
• 5+ years’ experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor
• Tenant renovations, service work, work in occupied spaces, weekend work, fast paced project experience all a plus
• Mastery of building processes and best practices
• Ability to organize necessary resources, including people, tools and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results
• Project lead experience preferred Previous experience in a superintendent or project lead experience preferred
• Ability to master sector/project-specific software systems including but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam,
• Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time and the ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to:
  • Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong focus on audience appropriate business writing and verbal skills
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction and our industry
  • Gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, and relay that information through clear, concise communication strategies; ability to see how pieces and processes fit into and affect the bigger picture/business model
  • Organize and manage tasks and priorities
  • Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, internal focus on self-improvement
  • Adapt and exercise flexibility with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means and methods
  • Collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles
  • Create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
  • Exhibit respectfulness by being punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others