Project Superintendent

Menard group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established construction company is looking for a Safety Supervisor in Chicago, IL, to ensure project safety requirements are met and to lead safety meetings. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of geotechnical experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include coordinating safety audits and supervising daily site activities. This role requires the ability to read blueprints and strong problem-solving skills. The position also offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of geotechnical experience preferred.
• Experience operating specialty equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety requirements are met at project sites.
• Conduct weekly safety and daily JSA meetings.
• Monitor equipment inspections and propose corrective actions.
• Coordinate safety concerns with site representatives.
• Supervise and manage daily work assignments of crews.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people

Extremely detail oriented

Ability to read and execute blueprints

Understanding of legal requirements for construction

Problem identification and efficient solving

Education

Vocational school training, apprenticeship or formal education

Job description

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Chicago, IL, US

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assuring that all project and Company safety requirements are met.
• Conducting weekly safety meetings and daily JSA meetings.
• Conducting site safety orientation for employees working on a project site.
• Monitoring and completing equipment inspections reports and taking corrective action as needed.
• Reporting all incidents, near misses and good catches on job sites in an accurate and timely manner.
• Coordinating all safety concerns with site safety representatives of our clients, general contractors & subcontractors.
• Acting as a strong Safety leader at all times.
• Conducting and participating in safety audits.
• Attending all scheduling and coordination project meetings.
• Coordinating all equipment and material deliveries to the job site.
• Supervising and managing all daily work assignments of job site crews.
• Working effectively with Menard Field Engineers, Project Managers, and Construction Managers.
• Reporting all site activities and timecards on internal software platform (TIPS) daily.
• Coordinating travel of field personnel, lodging and approving crew expense reports.
• Quality control with respect to installation reports and specific design requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Ability to read, understand and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.
• Thorough understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.

Education and Experience Requirements

Vocational school training, apprenticeship or other formal education preferred. Minimum of 5 years of geotechnical experience preferred and experience operating specialty equipment a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to assess and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time on rough terrain.