Self Perform Traveling Superintendent - Concrete

Turner Construction Company; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan and financial benefits

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Tuition reimbursement and employee ref

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead Self-Perform Operations (SPO) on a major project in Monroe, LA. You will supervise SPO staff, subcontractors, and trades, ensuring safety, quality, and production align with contract expectations.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing safety programs, planning with forepersons, and integrating SPO work into the main schedule.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team development to supervise SPO trades and staff.
• Strong project management with ability to prioritize, schedule, and deliver.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid knowledge of EH&S practices and construction safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Willingness to travel as required by project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement self-perform safety program with EH&S team.
• Create Job Hazard Analyses with Forepersons for daily planning.
• Foster Safe, respectful workplace aligning with Turner's Active Caring philosophy.
• Understand project scope, contract, and production requirements.
• Sequence and integrate SPO work into the overall project schedule.
• Manage SPO schedules, resources, and productivity to meet deadlines.
• Oversee layout, surveying, and documentation of construction activities.
• Monitor progress and adjust manpower to optimize production.
• Administer staffing levels, procurement, and delivery of materials.
• Provide mentorship to SPO forepersons and resolve field issues with leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

EH&S knowledge

Contract docs reading

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management or related field

Job description

Position Information

• Division: SPO
• Project Location(s): Monroe, LA 71201 USA
• Travel Involved: 90-100%
• Job Type: Regular
• Job Classification: Experienced
• Job Family: Construction
• Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description

Plan, forecast, lead, direct, and coordinate work of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) staff, subcontractors, and suppliers on SPO projects. Oversee and confirm implementation of planned work for adherence to contracted scope for safety, schedule sequence, quality of work performed, and production planning and tracking. Supervise Trade labor in areas of responsibility.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and implement jobsite safety program in collaboration with EH&S team to support SPO team members and Trades to comply with standards and applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) with Forepersons to enable quality daily pre-task planning.
• Foster workplace environment where all people demonstrate highest standards of care for each other using Turner's Active Caring philosophy.
• Thoroughly understand project scope, complexity, and contract.
• Sequence work to meet project schedule and estimated productivity; communicate with Project Superintendent to incorporate Self- Perform Operations (SPO) activities, durations, and flow into project schedule.
• Develop and implement overall SPO work schedules and integrate into main project schedule to facilitate, monitor, and maintain team productivity. Anticipate and identify critical path items and constraints impacting schedules to enable consistent and productive work progress.
• Understand, oversee, and validate construction layout and surveying plans and performance.
• Establish production requirements with Trades Foreperson and measure results weekly, oversee progress to promote coordinated project operations, and adjust work practices and crew assignments to boost production where possible.
• Develop resource management plan, communicate, and implement performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control, and SPO Trade staffing levels.
• Monitor and report installed quantities and percentage of completion for SPO tasks and share findings at scheduled production meetings.
• Manage hiring and termination decisions related to Trade labor, maintaining communication of decisions with General Superintendent and SPO Trades Manager.
• Monitor jobsite deliveries for approved materials at the time and quantities as defined in project schedule.
• Develop and maintain relationships with various labor sources to identify qualified labor to fulfill project staffing needs.
• Resolve local area problems related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor, and equipment schedule; escalating as needed.
• Supervise and develop SPO Trade forepersons; provide mentoring and constructive feedback for development and complete performance appraisals.
• Identify, investigate solutions, communicate approach, discuss and/or resolve field issues with Project leaders, Trades Forepersons, Owners, Owner's Representatives, Architects, and/or Engineers as appropriate.
• Encourage and reinforce development behavior of forepersons to enhance trade staff capabilities for career progression.
• Identify and communicate high potential trades staff for career progression to SPO Trades Manager.
• Validate monthly estimate of work completed, payrolls, material invoices, and subcontractor payment applications with SPO Project Manager.
• Manage installation of work in compliance with approved contract documents.
• Monitor and confirm accuracy of estimated quantities and manage procurement of materials.
• Assist with bidding work to review productivity and approach for implementing work.
• Perform constructability reviews and analyze drawings to identify specified components that may cause construction constraints to be resolved.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 105,000.00 - 171,000.00 USD annualized.

Benefits

Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.

In addition to our extensive benefits offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience performing as Superintendent managing self-perform work or relevant experience (e.g., Trades Foreperson, Surveyor, Project Engineer), Bachelor's Degree from accredited program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field of study a plus, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• In-depth technical knowledge of self-perform work and related tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of building construction, means and methods, scheduling and cost control procedures, general contract understanding, general conditions, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, and Trade practices.
• Able to anticipate and communicate issues/risks and information to non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement concepts, principles, and methodologies.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawing specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule.
• In-depth knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) practices.
• Conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of requirements.
• Proficient skills in project management, able to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Leadership management skills with ability to forge relationships with stakeholders and indirect reports.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to present information clearly.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Travel may be required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee performs work on‑site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off‑site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.