Project Superintendent

The Christman Company; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) contribution

Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Christman Company is seeking a superintendent with 5 to 10 years of experience in commercial construction. The role involves representing Christman at project sites, ensuring safety, quality, and site logistics.

Applicants must have strong problem-solving and communication skills along with relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $95,000 to $143,000 annually alongside a benefits package including health insurance and an employee stock ownership plan.

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Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of commercial construction experience as a superintendent on large commercial projects.
• Successful completion of training in Construction Management and Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to develop familiarity with site requirements and tools.

Responsibilities

• Represent Christman at the project site, ensuring safety and quality.
• Plan and coordinate site logistics and develop work plans.
• Create and maintain a project-specific safety program.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Project Management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

OSHA 30-Hour certification

First-Aid/CPR Certified

CHC certification

Job description

What You Will Do

• Represent Christman at the project site every day, setting expectations and maintaining commitments.
• Review conceptual, schematic, and design documents for constructability, phasing, protection, logistics, and other field issues.
• Establish site expectations for safety, quality, unforeseen conditions, housekeeping, and general conduct.
• Plan and coordinate site logistics, including traffic patterns, equipment locations, storage, and staging.
• Partner with Project Manager, client, and trade contractors to develop a work plan.
• Coordinate the project team’s preparation for upcoming work through progress meetings.
• Plan and coordinate the timely initiation, momentum, and completion of all trade contract work according to the project schedule.
• Oversee the technical interpretation of construction documents and drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment as required.
• Ensure consistency with contractual specifications and project requirements.
• Discuss quality expectations with trade foremen prior to installation (pre‑bid, post‑bid, and pre‑installation meetings).
• Arrange pre‑installation coordination meetings for all work areas involving overlapping trade contractors.
• Arrange and coordinate timely permitting and required inspections to start and complete work.
• Prioritize and review critical submittals for dimensional control and constructability.
• Maintain a rolling punch list defining final quality expectations and ensure completion.
• Verify and authorize trade contractor timesheets for extra work performed on a time‑and‑material basis.
• Authorize purchase requisitions for material, equipment, and labor in agreement with Project Manager, Executive, or Director.
• Complete thorough and accurate daily reports of progress, concerns, weather, safety inspections, violations, and accidents.
• Continuously assess and analyze the project's actual status against goals, developing contingency plans and revising construction strategy as required.
• When conflicts or disputes arise, focus all parties on developing mutually acceptable solutions aligned with contractual agreements.
• Create and maintain a project‑specific safety program, highlighting hazards introduced by site conditions or work methods.
• Develop and communicate leadership approaches for addressing hazards on the project.
• Define safety expectations by providing a safety orientation for every individual who enters the site.
• Address early offenses to clarify expectations and reinforce a commitment to safety, recognize and correct common hazards.
• Report and investigate accidents and safety‑related incidents, disciplining repeat or extreme violations, including possible removal from the site.

What You Will Bring to the Team

• 5 to 10 years of commercial construction experience as a superintendent on large commercial projects (healthcare, education, municipality, historic preservation).
• Progressive experience in skilled trades disciplines.
• Successful completion of classes or training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, and Communication.
• Demonstrated ability to develop familiarity with site requirements, tools, methods, and materials across all trade divisions.
• Skill in creating and building strong, positive relationships with owners, architects, and contractors.
• Clear writing and rapid communication skills for a variety of audiences.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills, with an understanding of risk management as it relates to project and company goals.
• OSHA 30‑Hour certification, First‑Aid/CPR Certified Healthcare Constructor, CHC certification (preferred).
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred).

Pay: $95,000.00 – $143,000.00 per year

Benefits: Employee stock ownership plan; comprehensive health insurance; 401(k) contribution; professional development and tuition reimbursement; and additional benefits available to all employee‑owners.

Christman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.