Construction Superintendent

Michael Page; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Cell phone

Laptop

Paid time off

Sick days

Job summary

MPI in Albany is seeking a Construction Superintendent to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. You will directly supervise field labor, including subcontractors, and drive safety, quality, and progress across the site.

You will manage schedules, run weekly meetings, coordinate subcontractors, handle RFIs, and ensure closeout and warranty responses, while maintaining open dialogue with the project team and client.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a construction superintendent.
• OSHA certification (preferred).
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience leading ground-up construction projects and managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily field operations to ensure proper site safety, construction, progress, quality control, housekeeping, and daily log.
• Provide guidance, leadership and direct supervision of site staff, including assistant superintendents, laborers and other construction related personnel.
• Management of schedule, including weekly preparation of 2-week look ahead.
• Proactively schedule and coordinate all subcontractors to ensure completion of the project in accordance with the project schedule and to ensure that no additional costs are required for completion of work.
• Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and commitments including financial goals, scheduling, logistics, phasing, milestones, and inspections.
• Ensure assigned job-site operations are in compliance with design/specifications, completion on schedule, within budget and to quality standards.
• Demonstrate and maintain effective and open dialogue with the project team regarding changes in work, job conditions, subcontractor relations and any deviation in the direction of the project.
• Work in partnership with project management to maintain an updated and accurate project schedule that reflects the changes in project status and that meets the cost and time requirements of the project.
• Run weekly meetings, including project and subcontractor meetings.
• Manage the RFI process; consisting of the creation of and suggestions on solutions to site issues and tracking them through close out.
• Exceed client expectations for each project by understanding client needs, wants, preferences and culture.
• Continuously promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors instilling this philosophy in project team.
• Maintain and review punch list process to ensure all are addressed and executed in a timely manner.
• Manage close out process and warranty responses with project manager.

Skills

5+ years as a construction supervisor

OSHA certification

Strong communication skills

Experience leading ground-up projects

Job description

The Superintendent executes construction projects by organizing, planning, and overseeing project tasks. They complete quality inspections and supervise all project members, including staff and sub-contractors.

• Mid-sized General Contractor with a fantastic culture and excellent pipeline of projects
• Fantastic opportunity to grow & progress within the company

Description

Our client is seeking a Superintendent to join their growing Albany team. The Super will help consistently deliver projects on time, on budget and that exceed client expectations. Our client provides their Superintendents with the necessary support and resources to excel in their role and make sure all projects are completed to the highest standard. The Superintendent directly supervises field labor force, including subcontractors and laborers/craft workers. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee all daily field operations to ensure proper site safety, construction, progress, quality control, housekeeping, and daily log;
• Provide guidance, leadership and direct supervision of site staff, including assistant superintendents, laborers and other construction related personnel;
• Management of schedule, including weekly preparation of 2-week look ahead;
• Proactively schedule and coordinate all subcontractors to ensure completion of the project in accordance with the project schedule and to ensure that no additional costs are required for completion of work;
• Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and commitments including financial goals, scheduling, logistics, phasing, milestones, and inspections;
• Ensure assigned job-site operations are in compliance with design/specifications, completion on schedule, within budget and to quality standards;
• Demonstrate and maintain effective and open dialogue with the project team regarding changes in work, job conditions, subcontractor relations and any deviation in the direction of the project;
• Work in partnership with project management to maintain an updated and accurate project schedule that reflects the changes in project status and that meets the cost and time requirements of the project;
• Run weekly meetings, including project and subcontractor meetings;
• Manage the RFI process; consisting of the creation of and suggestions on solutions to site issues and tracking them through close out;
• Exceed client expectations for each project by understanding client needs, wants, preferences and culture;
• Continuously promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors instilling this philosophy in project team;
• Maintain and review punch list process to ensure all are addressed and executed in a timely manner;
• Manage close out process and warranty responses with project manager.

Profile

• 5+ years as a construction superintendent
• OSHA certification (preferred)
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Experience leading ground-up construction projects and managing a team

Job Offer

• Discretionary bonus
• Cell phone and laptop
• Paid time off and sick days

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.