Senior Superintendent

Life Time, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 136,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and/or

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Job summary

Life Time Construction is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead luxury fitness club and mixed-use development projects across the continental US and parts of Canada. The selected candidate will oversee project teams, ensure on-schedule delivery, and maintain safety, quality, and budget targets.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and budgeting skills, with responsibility for overseeing field operations from a Life Time field office (Dallas, Houston or Minneapolis).

Qualifications

• A degree in construction management, project management, or engineering is required.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities are essential.
• Extensive experience in large commercial construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clearly identifies the scope of the project, roles and responsibilities of the site teams, and manages delivery to be successful.
• Reads, understands, and executes the scope of work identified in subcontract and supplier agreements.
• Properly manages field work directives related to cost issues.
• Uses strong written communication to manage subcontractors and suppliers.
• Negotiates with subcontractors on cost, schedule, and quality issues.
• Plans and manages labor and equipment on site.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Engineering

Education

Construction Management degree

Engineering degree

Job description

Life Time Property Development, Construction, is the innovative and vertically integrated in-house Construction Division. We construct new buildings and remodel existing facilities to deliver luxury health and fitness destinations across the continental United States and in various parts of Canada. Projects are mainly large scale and complex, varying in size, scope, and value including, health and fitness clubs, co-working spaces, multi-family housing, and mixed-use developments. Combine your passion for construction management and healthy living under one roof while building the career of a Life Time.

Position Summary

Life Time Construction is the in-house General Contractor constructing new and existing luxury fitness clubs as well as mixed use developments (hotels, apartments, condominiums, and office parks) from coast to coast and in Canada. Project sizes range from 40,000 s.f. to 815,000 s.f., including precast or structural steel structures and high-end finishes. These projects are mixed use long term projects. Bring your passion for construction management and living a healthy way of life under one roof and build the career of a Life Time.

As a Senior Superintendent based out of one of our Living/ Mixed Use field offices (either Dallas, Houston or Minneapolis), you are responsible and accountable for ensuring that each project meets the goal of being first in class, on schedule, at or below budget, safe, and promotes teamwork, communication, leadership and customer satisfaction. The position requires strong communication, interpersonal, training, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Contract Management / Subcontractor Management

• Clearly identifies the scope of the project, the roles and responsibilities of the site teams, and manages the project to be delivered successfully
• Reads, understands, and executes the scope of work identified in the subcontract and supplier agreements
• Properly manages Field Work Directives on all cost issues
• Utilizes strong written communication skills in management of subcontractors and suppliers
• Utilizes Notices for all contract terminations and supplementation with the Project Manager
• Effectively negotiates with subcontractors on all issues affecting cost, schedule, and quality
• Manages construction and cost issues quickly and responsibly
• Manages and coordinates self-performed work on site to meet quality, schedule, and budget goals
• Plans and manages labor and equipment on site

Financial Management and Forecast at Completion

• Manages the projects to insure the project is delivered on or under budget based on project scope
• Responsible for Procurement of Division 1 services and cost management
• Review time and material daily cards
• Manages subcontractor performance issues and insures that back charges are managed properly

Safety Management

• Adheres to the established Life Time Construction safety policies and OSHA standards and provides leadership in the development of a strong safety culture on project sites.
• Plans and manages clean up on site by subcontractors
• Proactively manages a clean, maintained and organized jobsite at all times

Quality Management

• Identifies, investigates, and resolves any issues that could possibly affect the schedule, quality, or cost of the project
• Ensures the design and construction of the projects meets and exceeds the quality expectations of Lifetime Fitness.
• Manages and coordinates shop drawings to insure completed construction meets the design intent and quality standards specified.
• Establishes the site utilization plan and organizes the construction site to facilitate efficient construction. Effectively communicates the plan to the project team.
• Manages and leads subcontractor meetings: Agenda, planning, schedules, meeting minutes.
• Partner with the MEP engineers and Operations Engineering team to insure that the MEP and Pools systems are completed and are fully commissioned prior to Grand Opening.
• Insure the architectural, MEP, and owner punch lists are complete at Grand Opening

Schedule Management and Planning

• Insure the project is turned over to LT Operations on the date promised
• Insure the Grand Opening occurs on the date promised to LT Operations
• Creates and monitors a schedule to demonstrate the overall sequencing for a project
• Creates and manages a 3 week look-ahead schedule. Schedules are updated by the Superintendent weekly
• Properly manages the scheduling, delivery, and installation of owner procured materials and equipment to insure a quality installation
• Leads the team in the development of schedules that clearly communicate the project milestone goals
• Develops strong relationships with city Building Officials and inspectors to allow construction to meet quality and schedule goals.

Leadership, Teamwork and Communication

• Insure team members working under Superintendent’s direction are completing work in compliance with Life Time Construction and Life Time Policies
• Assists in review and career planning for project team members
• Demonstrates leadership in positive customer experience management
• Provides mentorship to junior team members
• Participates in large process and policy discussions to help the company continually adapt to the changing market

Qualifications

• Construction Management, Project Management or Engineering degree and/or minimum of 10 years of Commercial Construction
• Analytical skills, problem solving abilities, and be effective at building collaborative relationships
• Large construction experience required
• Mid to high rise experience with multi-family experience
• Ability to engage professionally with clients, subcontractors and skilled trades
• Strong knowledge in means and methods of construction, reading plans, planning and scheduling concepts

Pay

This is a salaried position starting at $136,000.00(or applicable minimum salary, if higher) and pays up to $187,000.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
• Training and professional development
• Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.