Superintendent

Suffolk Construction; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national construction management company is seeking a Superintendent to oversee day-to-day job site activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience in construction. Candidates must be adaptable, self-motivated, and possess strong problem-solving capabilities, with opportunities for career advancement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in related construction fields.
• Strong leadership and team development skills are essential.
• Ability to adapt to new processes and handle ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day job site activities and ensure safety compliance.
• Direct field personnel and communicate issues to the Project Manager.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure work aligns with client expectations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Ability to manage change

Problem-solving abilities

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Superintendent role at Suffolk Construction. Suffolk is a national company leading in construction management with services across real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology initiatives. The company focuses on integrating data and technology to connect design, construction, and operations.

About Suffolk – Suffolk is a national enterprise with a broad portfolio and offices across the United States. The description highlights its work across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors.

For more information, visit www.suffolk.com.

The Role

The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. The group focuses on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects and offers significant opportunities for career advancement within the mission-critical construction industry.

The Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and managing all day-to-day job site activities, including project team performance, site conditions, safety and quality standards, compliance with scope, and effective management of trade partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, and document all day-to-day job site activities including OSHA safety compliance
• Direct field personnel according to the project plan and Suffolk supervisory principles
• Communicate issues, events, performance, and progress daily to the Project Manager
• Report any problems promptly to the Project Manager to facilitate the most cost-effective solutions
• Establish effective working relationships with clients and Suffolk team members
• Request advice and assistance from the General Superintendent on materials, sequencing, scheduling and personnel

• Identify pre-mobilization activities in conjunction with the Project Executive, General Superintendent, and the Project Manager
• Develop start-up schedule with Project Manager and send it to the Project Executive and General Superintendent for review

• Assist in formulating and implementing construction schedules in the field
• Establish and implement the Project Baseline Schedule based on the project contracts and subcontractor input
• Maintain the schedule and ensure work aligns with the contract and client expectations
• Provide progress reports with a two-week look ahead of schedule to the Project Manager and field staff

• Ensure subcontractors participate in safety pre-construction meetings
• Ensure subcontractors have full safety documentation, site safety plans, and current insurance where applicable
• Review the project daily to ensure activities comply with OSHA and site safety plan
• Review safety reports and injury data to assess safety performance
• Ensure projects are budgeted and staffed to support safety programs
• Communicate clear safety expectations to project teams
• Perform safety inspections using predictive solutions software in line with Suffolk safety program
• Adhere to all Suffolk Safety program requirements

• Ensure pertinent benchmarks are established in the baseline schedule
• Involve appropriate individuals in the Q-Team
• Coordinate first delivery and benchmark inspections as per schedule
• Ensure inspections are approved, documented, and communicated

• Manage site pre-construction activities including surveys, utilization and staging plans
• Mobilize the field office and maintain the job site to Suffolk standards
• Organize documentation of the site for easy access and review
• Manage subcontractor performance to quality and ethical standards
• Collaborate with PM to identify and resolve personnel issues and process revisions
• Manage all phases of construction, documenting progress and site activities

• Attend project turnover, mobilization, and coordination meetings
• Attend or chair safety pre-construction meetings
• Attend or chair weekly foreman and safety meetings
• Attend or chair monthly schedule review meetings
• Attend closeout meetings and owner meetings
• Chair subcontractor meetings as needed to monitor and manage the project

• Complete and implement construction office checklists
• Prepare daily reports and maintain logs of key activities and drawings
• Manage material deliveries and safety reporting
• Ensure accurate as-built drawings and drawing logs are maintained

• Manage subcontractor closeout, transfer of utilities, owner training, punch lists, and work lists

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable discipline or relevant project experience
• 4+ years of experience in related construction fields
• Ability to manage and embrace change; adapt to new processes
• Applicable area licenses
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent collaboration with the Project Manager and staff
• Commitment to excellence; self-motivated and self-confident
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to handle ambiguity and tight oversight
• Multitasking and prioritization to meet Suffolk needs and maintain client relations
• Business judgment to balance budget and construction processes
• Excellent organizational skills to manage project details
• Judgment to escalate issues appropriately
• Strong subcontractor management and problem-solving abilities
• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Seniorities and job type

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Construction, Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering