Senior Superintendent - Industrial

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC is seeking an experienced traveling Senior Superintendent based in Nashville to manage large-scale industrial and aerospace projects. Travel to sites across GA, AL, NC, SC, FL and beyond is expected.

The role demands strong leadership, safety discipline, and the ability to coordinate owners, designers, and subcontractors while maintaining schedules and budgets. The position requires extensive field oversight and mobility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 10 years of relevant construction experience preferred.
• Industrial and/or Industrial/Aerospace experience required.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations on job sites.
• Ability to read architectural/engineering drawings and financial reports.
• Strong communication skills to interact with owners, designers, and subcontractors.
• People management and leadership abilities are essential.
• Willingness to travel frequently by car and air to projects nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate management of large scale construction projects.
• Direct liaison with owner, designers, and subcontractors for safe, efficient performance.
• Develop production plans with budget goals in mind.
• Prepare or review payroll, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Supervise subcontractors and coordinate material and tool procurement.
• Ensure schedules are followed and staffing levels aligned with methods.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Verbal & written communication

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie is looking for an experienced, traveling Senior Superintendent to join our growing team to run large scale, multi-million dollar projects in the Industrial & Industrial/Aerospace market sectors. Please note this role would be based out of our Nashville, TN office but would be traveling to projects potentially outside of TN in areas such as GA, AL, NC, SC, or FL.

• Advocates safety as number one priority on the jobsite and enforces compliance with company and jobsite safety plan and policies and all safety-related regulations
• Partners with Estimating, Division Management and Project Management to supervise, direct, and coordinate management of construction projects, including direct liaison with owner, designers, and subcontractors to ensure efficient and orderly performance of the job
• Develops and implements production plans with budget goals in mind
• Assists Project Manager in the preparation of project status reports
• Responsible for daily reports, progress reports, compliance reports and logs
• Oversees the review of plans and drawings in accordance with contract documents and the coordination of shop drawings
• Procures tools and materials needed for the project to ensure availability according to the work schedule
• Determines staffing levels and timing considering building methodology as well as the availability of tools and equipment for each phase of the construction project
• Recruits, hires and directs the work of all company onsite field personnel in accordance with HR processes and procedures
• Prepares or oversees submission of payroll to Payroll Department and all documentation required to comply with HR and Payroll policies and procedures
• Confers with supervisory personnel and employees (with appropriate assistance from HR and Legal) to resolve complaints and grievances within the work force
• Works with supervisory personnel and employees, engineers, architects, subcontractors, inspectors, and supplier of tools and materials to improve construction methods and resolve construction issues
• Ensures construction schedules are adhered to by determining appropriate staffing levels and material and tool procurement
• Supervises and coordinates subcontractors to monitor their compliance with subcontract terms
• Follows and enforces company policies and procedures
• Coordinates and oversees regulatory inspections

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred; minimum of 10 years of relevant construction experience
• Industrial and/or Industrial/Aerospace experience required
• Current knowledge and ability to apply relevant local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including OSHA
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing and to present information to top management, owners, subcontractors, and other outside entities
• Professional attitude and appearance
• People management skills
• Leadership and management skills (see Superintendent Skill sets)
• Must be able to travel frequently by car and air to jobsites and prospective jobsites throughout the United States and to work out of town for significant periods of time when the job requires onsite supervision
• Must be able to traverse construction jobsites in all kinds of work environments and weather to review work in progress, examine quality of work, and troubleshoot issues
• Works significant portion of day outside on construction site
• Must be able to stand for long periods and work at heights
• Must be able to work in all types of weather (including exposure to extremes of hot and cold) and in all kinds of work environments
• Able to lift/move up to 70 pounds
• Able to stand; crawl; climb ladders & stairs; balance; stoop and kneel; etc (physical activities associated with construction sites)
• Must be able to withstand for long periods of time noise, fumes, airborne particles, etc. associated with construction sites
• Valid driver’s license

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.