Industrial Concrete Superintendent

Robinson-Construction; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson Construction is seeking a Senior Superintendent to direct and coordinate on-site activities for concrete construction projects, supervising 25+ crew members and subcontractors. The role requires defining requirements, schedules and enforcing safety and quality standards while managing project scope and budget.

You will read drawings, plan procedures, identify issues, present solutions and work with the project team to resolve problems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of lead superintendent experience on concrete construction projects with 25+ employees.
• High school diploma or equivalent; engineering/construction degree preferred.
• Experience supervising $1M–$10M projects.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret specs and schedules.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; able to manage safety and quality standards.
• Willingness to travel nationwide; overtime and shift work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates and monitors activities of construction workers on a site.
• Defines requirements and schedules; controls scope and budget; adjusts schedules per changes.
• Inspects work progress to ensure specifications are met and safety/quality standards.
• Reads drawings to determine requirements and plan procedures.
• Identifies issues/risks; communicates and resolves with project team.
• Conducts safety and quality control inspections.
• Documents status and records data on construction docs.
• Maintains contractual requirements and client relationships.
• Ensures safe workplace and compliance with policies.

Skills

Lead Superintendent

Concrete construction

Budget management

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field would beneficial

Tools

ProCore

Rhumbix

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is responsible for directing, coordinating and monitoring activities of construction workers and subcontractors on a construction site. This position collaborates with others to define construction requirements, develop project schedules and conduct safety and quality control inspections. Additionally, the Superintendent anticipates and identifies project issues and risks, proactively communicates identified project issues and risks, presents solutions and confers with project team to resolve problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates and monitors activities of construction workers on a construction site
• Collaborates with others to define construction requirements and project schedules; controls project scope and budget; modifies project schedule to reflect approved scope changes
• Follows and promotes established project standards, processes and procedures; examines and inspects work progress and construction sites to ensure specifications are met
• Reads drawings and specifications to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures
• Anticipates and identifies project issues and risks, proactively communicates identified project issues and risks, presents solutions and confers with project team to resolve problems
• Enforces conformance to safety and quality standards, processes and procedures; conducts safety and quality control inspections
• Conducts weekly project status/issues meetings (i.e. preconstruction, safety, etc.); documents and distributes results
• Records detailed information such as personnel, production, and operational data on construction documents
• Maintains established contractual requirements to manage customer expectations and quality standards; identifies opportunities for improvement
• Maintains positive client relationships to leverage future repeat business
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures

Desired Qualifications/Experience/Skills

• 10+ years' Lead Superintendent experience supervising concrete construction projects of 25 plus employees
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field would beneficial
• Relevant prior experience leading large-scale concrete construction of $1 to $10 million
• Knowledge in some or all of these areas of concrete construction: site work, excavation, formwork, rebar, anchor bolts, concrete placement, trowel finish, walls, equipment foundations, elevated decks, pumping, etc.
• Experience with handset forms and gang forms
• Knowledgeable with construction layout and grade control
• Experience in some or all of these types of projects: streets and parking lots, water and wastewater plants, commercial and industrial buildings
• Extensive knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Ability to understand and solve complex challenges to present alternative solution(s).
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office computer applications required; ProCore and Rhumbix a plus
• 100% travel nationwide, overtime, shiftwork, holiday and weekend work may be required
• Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders and scaffolding, lift loads up to 50 lbs.
• Current OSHA or MSHA Certifications preferred
• TWIC card preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future

Robinson Construction is a Design-Build General Contractor specializing in the completion of process-intense manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. Our clients include heavy industrial, manufacturing; food grade processing plants, chemical and processing; power and renewable energy; healthcare facilities, and mining industries, as well as federal, state, and municipal agencies.

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.

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