Superintendent

F.H. Paschen; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K matching

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Job summary

F.H. Paschen is seeking a seasoned Construction Superintendent to oversee all field operations at a project jobsite in Detroit.

You will schedule, coordinate, and supervise subcontractors and trade staff to maintain progress and quality while upholding safety standards. You will participate in corporate safety and quality programs, develop site-specific safety plans, monitor compliance, and ensure alignment with project goals.

Qualifications

• Four year degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years diverse supervisory experience.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Understands existing or potential Health Risks, follows and enforces guidance to prevent or eliminate health hazards.
• Responsible to implement, enforce and maintain corporate Safety, Quality and Production programs
• Directly responsible for day‑to‑day supervision of project site
• Develops site specific safety plan and monitors compliance to help ensure project safety
• Ensures that company quality program is utilized on the project
• Plan and supervise Area/Trade Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents for self‑performing work
• Determines method of construction, manpower levels, material, and equipment utilized for self‑performing work
• Coordinate assigned work with trades, subcontractors and other contractors on‑site
• Assist with resolving construction problems (work interferences, trade productivity, interpretation of documents)
• Conduct on‑site meetings with subcontractors, owners and tradesmen
• Directly responsible to maintain discipline at jobsite.
• Coordinates material deliveries
• Ensure proper job sequencing
• Maintain positive relationships with Owners, Subcontractors and Designers
• Liaison with owner occupant
• Liaison with owner representative
• Maintains project documentation to include JHA's, QC checklists, daily reports, material quantities, production and jobsite photo's
• Manages progress photos thru Site Spec or other photo management tool
• Monitors subcontractors progress
• Collaborates on preparation of CPM schedules
• Prepares look ahead schedules
• Schedule work to meet project completion dates
• Produce / submit request for information
• Oversite of Subcontractor activities
• Maintains as‑built drawings
• Identify and document potential change orders and back charges
• Maintains As-Built & RFI information thru the use of Plan Grid or Blue Beam software
• Material and equipment delivery verification
• Manage and understand equipment needs, necessities and capabilities
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Construction supervision

Project scheduling

Leadership

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Minimum of two years supervisory experience

Tools

PlanGrid

Bluebeam

Job description

F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offerMORE Versatility—as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate withMORE Tenacity—as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provideMORE Ingenuity—by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver withMORE Paschen.

Come build with us – at F.H. Paschen we foster a collaborative environment in the office and in the field. We provide our employees with the tools, mentoring, and projects needed to make sure they are developing their own unique set of skills and abilities. Working at F.H. Paschen means you will be able to grow professionally, transform communities with our work, and enjoy rewarding challenges.

Summary

Oversees all field operations at a project jobsite. Schedules, coordinates and oversees subcontractors and trade employee activities. Active participant in Corporate Safety and Quality programs.

Assigned Responsibilities*:

• Understands existing or potential Health Risks, follows and enforces guidance to prevent or eliminate health hazards.
• Responsible to implement, enforce and maintain corporate Safety, Quality and Production programs
• Directly responsible for day‑to‑day supervision of project site
• Develops site specific safety plan and monitors compliance to help ensure project safety
• Ensures that company quality program is utilized on the project
• Plan and supervise Area/Trade Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents for self‑performing work
• Determines method of construction, manpower levels, material, and equipment utilized for self‑performing work
• Coordinate assigned work with trades, subcontractors and other contractors on‑site
• Assist with resolving construction problems (work interferences, trade productivity, interpretation of documents)
• Conduct on‑site meetings with subcontractors, owners and tradesmen
• Directly responsible to maintain discipline at jobsite.
• Coordinates material deliveries
• Ensure proper job sequencing
• Maintain positive relationships with Owners, Subcontractors and Designers
• Liaison with owner occupant
• Liaison with owner representative
• Maintains project documentation to include JHA's, QC checklists, daily reports, material quantities, production and jobsite photo's
• Manages progress photos thru Site Spec or other photo management tool
• Monitors subcontractors progress
• Collaborates on preparation of CPM schedules
• Prepares look ahead schedules
• Schedule work to meet project completion dates
• Produce / submit request for information
• Oversite of Subcontractor activities
• Maintains as‑built drawings
• Identify and document potential change orders and back charges
• Maintains As-Built & RFI information thru the use of Plan Grid or Blue Beam software
• Material and equipment delivery verification
• Manage and understand equipment needs, necessities and capabilities
• Other duties as assigned

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced understanding of production methods, construction processes and supervision of people and projects.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Good communication, interpersonal, supervisory and planning skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office to include Outlook, Excel & Word
• Proficient in the use of mobile device smartphone and/or tablet

Education and Training

• Four year degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or construction experience
• Minimum of two years diverse supervisory experience

Technical Skills

• Must demonstrate a proven ability to manage.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control
• Ability to manage and supervise large and diverse groups of people
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures
• OSHA 30 certification required

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to walk jobsites
• Involves sitting, walking, stooping, bending, reaching ad lifting.
• Can involve lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.