Senior Project Superintendent

The Christman Company; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christman Company is seeking a Senior Project Superintendent for the Oklahoma City region. You will lead site operations on complex commercial projects, set expectations, coordinate with project managers, and guide trade contractors through critical milestones.

A strong safety focus and proactive problem-solving are essential to deliver quality on time. Ideal candidates have a decade of leadership in commercial construction, a related bachelor’s degree, and relevant safety certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum ten (10) years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role as a Foreman or Superintendent leading multiple projects or a single large/complex project over $40M.
• OSHA 30-Hour, First Aid/CPR, and related safety certifications or trainings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Christman is represented at the project site daily by setting expectations and maintaining commitments.
• Review drawings for constructability, phasing, site logistics, and field issues.
• Develop and implement safety programs, conduct safety orientations, and promote a safety-first culture.
• Plan site logistics, coordinate with PMs and trade contractors, and manage progress meetings.
• Prioritize submittals, manage rolling punch lists, and verify timesheets for extra work when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Cost control

Communication

Safety

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Christman Company Job Description: Build More with Your Career at Christman

Are you interested in becoming an employee-owner with a leading national general contractor that will provide you with opportunities to Build More in your professional career? The Christman Company is looking for Senior Project Superintendent candidates in our Oklahoma City region.

What You Will Do:

As a Senior Project Superintendent, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: Ensures Christman is represented at the project site every day work is being performed by setting expectations, responsibilities, and maintaining commitments. Review conceptual, schematic, and design development documents for constructability, phasing options, temporary protection requirements, site logistics, and other field construction issues. Recommend or evaluate construction options and efficiencies based on these reviews. Establish project site expectations for safety, quality, unforeseen conditions, housekeeping, and general conduct. Create project-specific safety program highlighting key or unique hazards introduced by site conditions or work methods and scheduled adjacencies. Develop and communicate leadership approach for addressing hazards on the project. Define safety expectations by providing a safety orientation for every individual who enters the site. Emphasize the importance of not sacrificing safety for speed. Discuss relevant safety topics with trade contractor on a weekly basis or more frequently if needed. Plan and coordinate site logistics, including traffic patterns, equipment locations, and storage and staging. Partner with Project Manager, client, and trade contractors to develop a work plan for the project. Coordinate project team’s preparation for upcoming work through scheduling and progress meetings. Plan and coordinate timely initiation, momentum, and completion of all trade contract work on the project site according to the project schedule. Oversee technical interpretation of construction documents and drawings, recommend construction methods, and equipment as required. Assure consistency with contractual specifications and requirements for the project. 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 that involve overlapping work by multiple trade contractors. Prioritize and review critical submittals for dimensional control and constructability. Maintain 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.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field. Minimum ten (10) years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role as a Foreman or Superintendent leading multiple projects at time or a single large/complex project typically ranging from $40M and above. Successful completion of classes or other training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, or Communication. -or- Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience. Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field. Minimum of five (5) years leading a large/complex commercial construction project. OSHA 30-Hour, First Aid/CPR, and any other safety or qualify related certifications. Additional Eligibility Qualifications Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control, and demonstrated ability to lead, control, and supervise large groups. Leads, manages, and plans work activities along with recognizing safety concerns while as promoting a safe culture amongst our team, partners, and trade contractors. Have a deep understanding of site requirements, tools, methods, and materials as it relates to the entire range of trade divisions. Have excellent problem solving and ability to communication solutions with an understanding of how risk is managed as it relates to the project and company as a whole. Effectively drive a project schedule. Understand job cost accounting practices and ability to analyze reports. Ability to manage time, plan, schedule, organize, and prioritize responsibilities to consistently meet deadlines.

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.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes):

The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.

Founded in 1894, Christman is a national, employee-owned construction firm offering construction management, general contracting, and design-build services. Taking a comprehensive approach to support our clients needs, our self-perform affiliates empower us to enhance project outcomes. With over 500 employee-owners, we unite great people in great achievement, delivering projects that align with clients' goals through a collaborative, one-team approach. Our family of companies’ expertise spans multiple market sectors, including healthcare, education, and historic preservation, providing tailored solutions that add value to every project. Together, we strive to #buildmore for our clients, communities, and team. Interested in exploring a career with Christman? We're looking for talented people who are passionate about construction and who value integrity, informed decision-making and collaboration.