Project Superintendent

Christman Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Southeast Constructors in Knoxville, TN, is hiring a Project Superintendent to lead field operations and safeguard project safety. You will interpret construction documents, plan site logistics, and coordinate with clients and trade contractors to drive progress.

The role requires 7+ years in construction, proficiency with Procore, BIM, MS Project, Excel and Outlook, and a strong focus on safety and schedule. Local travel to site locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) or more years of work experience in construction or a related field.
• Proficient with Procore, BIM, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Oversees interpretation of construction documents and drawings and recommends methods and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with contractual specifications for the project.
• Plans site logistics, safety program, and progress to meet schedule milestones.
• Coordinates with project team, client, and trade contractors to develop and execute work plans.
• Authorize purchase requisitions for materials, equipment, and labor when required.

Skills

Effective communication

Reading blueprints

Time management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related

OSHA 30-hour

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Word

BIM

Job description

Job Description

Build More with Your Career at Christman Southeast Constructors

With projects throughout the mid-Atlantic, Christman Southeast Constructors (CSEC) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We’re searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. CSEC is looking for a Project Superintendent in our Knoxville, Tennessee region.

What You Will Do

As Project Superintendent, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Oversees technical interpretation of construction documents and drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment.
• Ensures consistency with contractual specifications and requirements for the project.
• Recommends or evaluates construction options and efficiencies based on review.
• Establishes project site expectations for safety, quality, unforeseen conditions, housekeeping, and general conduct.
• Responsible for project safety, including inspections, TAG’s, pre-task analysis, and interface with safety team.
• Ensures appropriate safety training and awareness is occurring daily.
• Discusses relevant safety topics with trade contractor on a weekly basis, or more frequently if needed.
• Addresses safety offenses immediately to clarify expectations and reinforce commitment to safety, including the recognition and correction of common work area hazards.
• Verifies, authorizes, and ensures the timely completion of timesheets for trade contractors as well as Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors employees, including extra work performed on a time and material basis.
• Plans and coordinates site logistics, including traffic patterns, equipment locations, and storage and staging. 1
• Partners with project manager, client, and trade contractors to develop a work plan for the project. Coordinate project team’s preparation for upcoming work through progress meeting.
• Plans and coordinates timely initiation, momentum, and completion of all trade contract work on the project site according to the project schedule.
• Establishes sequence, phasing, and pace of work requirements with trade contractor foremen to accomplish schedule milestones.
• Discusses quality expectations with trade foremen prior to installation (pre-bid, post-bid and pre-installation meetings).
• Arranges pre-installation coordination meetings for all work areas that involve overlapping work by multiple trade contractors.
• Authorizes purchase requisitions for materials, equipment, and labor as agreed with project management prior to project startup or for emergency situations required to keep the project and team members safe.

Expected Hours of Work and Travel:

Full time position. Extended hours and weekends may apply. Travel to and from the construction site is required, majority of the work will be done at the site. Most of the travel will be local, but some long distance and overnight travel may be required depending on the project.

What You Will Bring To The Team

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Seven (7) or more years of work experience in construction or a related job field.
• Basic computer skills, and a basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Word, Procore, Building Information Model (BIM), and a firm knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• -or- Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, And Skills For This Role Include

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, and other relevant course work, and two years of experience in a supervisory role.
• OSHA 30-hour

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Successful completion of classes or other training in construction management, project management, safety, and communications.
• Demonstrated interest in and ability to develop familiarity with the site requirements, tools, methods, and materials of the full range of trade divisions.
• Effective communicator with the ability to drive a project schedule.
• Must be computer literate (Procore, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, contract drawings, and specifications
• Must have the ability to manage time effectively and plan
• Knowledge of safety guidelines and regulations, and have a good knowledge of job cost accounting practices and analysis of reports

The Christman family of companies is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.