Construction Superintendent - Pittsburgh, PA

Colonial Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Higley Construction is seeking a Project Superintendent to oversee a major project and coordinate with the Project Manager and Owner in the field. This field position involves supervising subcontractors, scheduling materials and labor, inspecting quality, and ensuring safety while maintaining strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree in engineering or construction management or related experience, with 5+ years of construction experience.

Qualifications

• Holds at least a four-year engineering, construction management or construction-related degree or equivalent trade experience.
• Engineering certifications such as a PE, and industry certifications from organizations (OSHA, CMAA, ASHE, USGBC) are a plus.
• Has at least five (5) years of construction experience with increasing responsibility on construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate delivering work results that exceed profitability, schedule, quality, safety, and client relationship goals.
• Demonstrate high ratings for client satisfaction, safety performance and project execution on projects led.
• Build a professional network to learn about future opportunities and help secure future business.
• Write trade-specific scopes of work for bidding and subcontracting purposes.
• Identify risks and requirements within owner contracts and manage projects with those risks in mind.
• Understand quality control requirements and common pitfalls of different construction types.
• Read and help resolve disputes with a constructive approach.
• Foster a culture where team members and consultants think creatively and solve problems.
• Establish project schedules with milestones and manage stakeholders for on-time performance.
• Coordinate with project engineers and supervise them daily.
• Handle difficult project situations responsibly.
• Coordinate all field activities with subcontractors, suppliers, governing agencies, and design team.
• Instill a safety culture per Higley Construction’s plan and enforce it.
• Participate in OAC and Subcontractor meetings and run foreman/subcontractor meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Business writing

Public speaking

Team leadership

Project leadership

Construction software

Problem solving

Ethics & values

Education

4-year engineering/construction degree or related

Tools

Construction software

Job description

Position Overview:

The Project Superintendent is a professional with previous experience who is responsible for one larger project or a few small projects at any given time. They oversee the work of subcontractors, schedule material and labor, inspect materials and workmanship, and oversee field safety and all on-site operations. The Superintendent is the single point of contact for the Owner and all project stakeholders in the field. The Superintendent coordinates closely with the Project Manager and reports to the Project Executive. This is a field position that makes occasional visits to the office for training or project reporting. The Superintendent provides exceptional customer service to all Higley Construction staff, field personnel, owners, owner’s representatives, architects, engineers, subcontractors, regulatory officials, and other project stakeholders. It is unlikely that any single individual will possess all the credentials and skills we describe below, which represent the company’s vision for this position.

Reponsibilities:

• Demonstration of delivering work results that consistently exceed corporate goals for profitability, schedule, quality, safety, and client relationship management.


• Demonstration of receiving high ratings for client satisfaction, safety performance and project execution on projects he or she leads.


• Possesses an appreciation of the value of building a professional network of industry and community relationships that will help Higley Construction learn about future project opportunities and a commitment to playing an active role in securing future business.


• Has the ability to write trade specific scopes of works bidding and subcontracting purposes.


• Understands how to identify the risks and requirements within an owner contract and can manage the project with those risks in mind.


• Detailed understanding of quality control requirements, and experience with common pitfalls of different construction types.


• General ability to read and understand different perspectives of people involved in a dispute/problem with a consciousness to help resolve the disputes in a positive manner.


• Strong abilities to problem solve, and creatively think, and create a culture where all team members and consultants are encouraged to think creatively.


• Demonstrates a proven track record of establishing project schedules, including critical milestone dates; and managing the schedule, holding all project stakeholders- Owner, Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors accountable for on-time performance.


• Understands project engineering requirements and manage a project engineer on a daily basis in their duties.


• Has the ability to handle difficult situations on the project.


• Responsible for all field coordination. This includes all subcontractors, material suppliers, governing agencies, and design team.


• Accountable for instituting a culture of safety in accordance with Higley Construction’s safety plan. The Superintendent must be able to hold all team members accountable to follow the safety plan and be willing to discipline if necessary.


• Participates in all OAC and Subcontractor meetings.


• Runs a daily/weekly foreman subcontractor meeting.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Possesses competency in business writing and public presentation skills, and is motivated to become a compelling presenter, motivator, and team leader.


• Demonstrates excellence in personal work habits; and the ability to lead their team by example.


• Understands the dedication necessary to be a project leader.


• Competent in using or willing to learn multiple construction softwares.


• Problem solving skills.


• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the values and ethics that differentiate Higley Construction in the competitive marketplace.

Qualifications:

• Holds at least a four-year engineering, construction management or construction-related degree or equivalent trade experience.


• Engineering certifications, such as a PE, and industry certifications resulting from memberships in organizations like OSHA, USGBC, CMAA, or ASHE are a plus.


• Has at least five (5) years of construction experience with increasing responsibility on construction projects.