Senior Superintendent

DEW Construction; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DEW Construction seeks a Senior Superintendent with multifamily and healthcare expertise to lead field activities and manage DEW and subcontractor personnel, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget goals are met.

You will oversee planning, on-site operations, QA/QC, and coordination of self-perform work while mentoring on-site teams. A strong healthcare/commercial project background and proven leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Construction Management Superintendent experience.
• Experience with ground-up Healthcare, Commercial, Education, Industrial and Retail projects.
• Wood-framed construction experience is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities; meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with CMiC, P6 and Microsoft Office.
• Completed projects valued at $10M+.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preconstruction and startup planning, including scheduling and subcontractor responsibilities.
• Provide daily on-site oversight and develop a site logistics plan.
• Implement QA/QC and enforce safety plans per DEW policies.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget project phases meeting design specs.
• Lead weekly project and subcontractor meetings.
• Maintain open dialogue with the project team and manage changes.
• Oversee budget management and invoice review.
• Mentor direct reports and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Reading blueprints/drawings

Contract interpretation

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

CPR/First Aid Certified

10-Hour OSHA Certification

30-Hour OSHA Certification

Tools

CMiC

P6 Scheduling

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Superintendent with Multifamily and Healthcare experience to join our team. This position will oversee and manage all field activities of DEW employees and subcontractors to ensure contract requirements are met while adhering to the company’s safety, budget, and schedule goals. This position will manage self-perform work along with the planning, coordination, and supervision of all DEW and subcontractor personnel on-site including other Superintendents when required.

DEW's Vision, Mission, And Core Values

• Vision Statement: To be the go-to construction partner known for our unwavering commitment to the success of every project.
• Mission Statement: To build a team of professionals who share our core values and foster a culture where everyone can thrive and grow together.
• Core Values:
  • Optimism: We share a positive mindset, believing in opportunities over obstacles.
  • Initiative: We are self-motivated, proactive problem solvers.
  • Accountability: We are committed to a culture of ownership, personal accountability, and safety.

DEW's Vision, Mission, and Core Values are explicitly integrated into our daily decision-making, leadership behaviors, employee training, performance evaluations, and company culture. We use them as a guiding principle for all activities and hold employees accountable for upholding them, essentially making them a tangible part of the company's identity and operations. Our aim is to ensure we are aware of these guiding principles and feel motivated and encouraged to continue integrating them into our daily lives.

Job Responsibilities Include

• Assist in the preconstruction process with the development/implementation of the project start-up plan and assist in project buy-out & scheduling. The Superintendent should have a complete understanding of blueprints/drawings, schedules, project plans, subcontractor responsibilities, and the scope of work. Also, a comprehensive understanding of the project strategy, financial goals, scheduling, logistics, phasing, milestones, and inspections.
• Provide daily oversight of construction projects. Create and implement a site logistics plan. Schedule the sequence of activities and identify the resources required to create a successful schedule.
• Implement on-site QA/QC Program: Job site Safety / Risk Mitigation / Job Hazard Analysis. Enforce the site-specific safety plan, compliance with DEW safety policies, OSHA, and other safety regulations.
• Ensure job site operations are in compliance with design specifications and that each phase is completed on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Demonstrate and maintain an effective and open dialogue with the project team regarding changes in work, job conditions, subcontractor relations, and any deviation in the direction, status, or schedule of the project.
• Run weekly project and subcontractor meetings.
• Exceed client expectations by understanding client needs, wants, preferences and culture.
• Continuously promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors and instilling this philosophy in the project team.
• Oversee budget management, cost control, and invoice review.
• Assist with RFIs, Submittals, and complete change orders as necessary
• Mentor and coach direct reports. This includes performance reviews and establishing developmental goals

Required Experience

• At least 5 years of Construction Management Superintendent experience, including proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications.
• Experience building ground-up Healthcare, Commercial, Education, Industrial and Retail projects. Experience with wood-framed construction is an advantage.
• Good written and communication skills. Competent at negotiation and conflict resolution
• Organizational /management skills; ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contract drawings and specifications
• Keen attention to detail and ability to meet all assigned deadlines.
• Familiarity with construction/ project management software (experience with CMiC, P6 Scheduling a plus).
• Good to excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Completed projects valued at $10 million or more.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certification; 30-Hour OSHA preferred

In addition to offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, employees are given opportunities to learn, develop and grow. These are the reasons DEW is named amongst the top places to work in New Hampshire and Vermont.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.