Superintendent

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead commercial construction projects in the Birmingham area. You will coordinate with owners, designers, and subcontractors to ensure safe, on-time, within-budget delivery of complex builds.

The role requires 4–7 years in commercial construction, prior tenure as a lead superintendent on at least one project, and willingness to travel. Strong communication and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in commercial construction.
• Experience as lead superintendent on at least one project.
• Experience on projects up to $80M preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Advocates safety as number one priority on the jobsite and enforces compliance with safety plans and regulations.
• Supervises and coordinates management of construction projects with owners, designers, and subcontractors.
• Develops detailed schedules and production plans with budget and safety goals.
• Prepares project status, payroll, and compliance reports.
• Reviews plans and coordinates shop drawings with contract documents.
• Procures tools and materials to meet the work schedule.
• Determines staffing levels and timing for each phase of the project.
• Recruits and directs onsite field personnel per HR processes.
• Resolve employee complaints and grievances with HR/Legal support.
• Coordinates with subcontractors to monitor compliance with terms and to resolve issues.
• Ensures schedules are adhered to by managing staffing and procurement.
• Oversees regulatory inspections.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Willing to travel

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 detailed schedules and production plans with budget and safety 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 inspection

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• 4-7 years of experience in commercial construction
• Experience as lead superintendent on at least one project
• Experience on projects up to $80M preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be willing to travel

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work 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
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls

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.