Senior Project Superintendent | Construction Lead (Travel)

Catalyst Construction; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Construction is seeking a Project Superintendent to lead daily operations on construction sites in the Racine/Kenosha area and Northern IL. You will drive milestone achievement, enforce safety and quality, and partner with the PM team to coordinate meetings, subcontractors, and document control.

The role requires 5–8 years of construction/trades management experience, a high school diploma, and ability to travel to sites. Procore/Blue Beam/Microsoft Project experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Construction or Trades Management.
• A High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Retail and/or QSR experience preferred but not required.
• Remodel/ renovation experience preferred but not required.
• Proficient knowledge of building products, construction details, and all safety regulations.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to travel to job sites for the duration of a project.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn other software.
• Intermediate knowledge of Procore, Blue Beam, and Microsoft Project.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism when interacting with Owners/Clients.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills necessary to perform duties.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills.
• Ability to effectively manage time, multi-task, and pay close attention to details.
• Self-motivated professional with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Regularly required to move, sit, and bend for various hours throughout the day.
• Capacity to physically lift between 50-100lbs.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel and visit sites in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Manage jobsite security and traffic daily recording all people, supplies, and equipment.
• Develop project knowledge through study of project documents (contracts, specifications, blueprints). Maintain a full set of current construction documents, as-built drawings and mark-up shop drawings.
• Coordinate with the Project Management Team to schedule in advance all construction meetings to include weekly site meetings, subcontractor meetings, mockup and preinstall meetings, inspections, client meetings, and architect/engineer meetings.
• Organize and supervise the work of subcontractors, suppliers, and other project related individuals on construction sites for efficient and safe management. Lead preconstruction meetings with all subs.
• Develop a job site layout and a site utilization plan to ensure project schedule meets timelines.
• Schedule subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure timely completion of critical path milestones. Exercise control over the rate of construction and coordinate changes in schedule with PM Team and subcontractors. Identify and inform PM Team of scheduling conflicts.
• Lead inspection of day-to-day construction work to enforce scope specifications. Responsible for daily quality control and ensuring materials and equipment are installed to manufacturers specs. Facilitate immediate correction of any deficiencies.
• Maintain job site documentation by tracking and recording subcontractor performance daily, documenting and compiling all information regarding modifications for plans, maintaining records of events and change orders, and tracking work accomplished.
• Communicate with Project Management Team regarding RFI’s, material submittals, and labor needs.
• Maintain safety and the condition of the job site by ensuring equipment is properly maintained, conducting daily safety inspections, enforcing cleanup, and ensuring subcontractors comply with applicable OSHA guidelines and Catalyst safety practices and procedures.
• Identify any non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards and issue notices of non-compliance to subcontractors regarding quality of work or scheduling
• Serve as an advisor and facilitator for job related problems. Communicate with stakeholders effectively to address issues and obstacles in a timely manner.
• Direct project close out and completion with PM team. Coordinate punch list completion and transfer of warranties, guarantees, and manuals.
• Attend meetings and training assigned.
• Complete projects as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Procore

Blue Beam

Microsoft Project

Job description

Catalyst Construction is seeking a Project Superintendent to lead daily operations on construction sites in the Racine/Kenosha area and Northern IL. You will drive milestone achievement, enforce safety and quality, and partner with the PM team to coordinate meetings, subcontractors, and document control.

The role requires 5–8 years of construction/trades management experience, a high school diploma, and ability to travel to sites. Procore/Blue Beam/Microsoft Project experience is a plus.