Superintendent

McCownGordon Construction; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McCownGordon Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee field operations on medium to large scale projects and mentor project team associates. You will ensure work remains on budget, on schedule, and aligned with plans and specifications, while leading preconstruction planning and safety programs.

The role requires 5+ years in construction, a degree in construction management or related field, and proven capability to schedule and manage safety on projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Proven ability to accurately schedule construction activities or projects.
• Demonstrated success in effectively managing safety on projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversees field operations for medium to large scale projects.
• Trains and mentors associates assigned to project team.
• Ensures work is performed within budget, on schedule, and per plans and specifications.
• Leads preconstruction planning and project setup.
• Manages safety plans and site safety compliance.
• Leads project meetings and progress reporting.
• Manages budget and materials, QA/QC, and closeout processes.

Skills

Project scheduling

Budget management

Safety management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

People love to work here, plain and simple.

It’s easy to love your job when you’re surrounded by driven, passionate leaders. We show up every day and give it our all; not because we have to, but becausewe want to.

POSITION SUMMARY

Oversees, leads, manages or provides support to field operations for medium to large scale projects. Trains and mentors associates assigned to project team. Understands and applies MGC’s processes, procedures and instills our core values. Ensures assigned work is being performed within budget, on schedule, and according to plans and specifications.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Preconstruction, Project Set Up & Planning

• Supports preconstruction, leads and manages operational plans for project pursuits.
• Develops and manages the overall construction schedule(s).
• Reviews and offers feedback for trade partner scopes of work and contract prior to be finalized.
• Supports the overall project permitting process.
• Assists with the development of General Conditions and General Requirements.
• Manages and provides feedback to associates developing overall site mobilization, construction workflow, and comprehensive hoisting and rigging plans.
• Manages and/or leads project pre-planning/kick-off meetings with trade partners prior to mobilization.

Safety

• Manages, prepares, and implements project safety plan with guidance from the Safety Department.
• Manages weekly site safety walk-throughs, ensures documentation, and corrective actions are immediately resolved.
• Coaches project team to assist in assessing project risk.
• Leads by example to set the tone and expectations for the safety culture of the project.
• Leads and/or manages the ORM process, ensures they are completed and documented daily.
• Manages and engages in Safety Orientations, ensures they are being conducted and documented for every worker onsite.
• Ensures trade partner safety requirements are received and in place prior to site mobilization.
• Leads the review of Hazardous Building Material Survey(s).
• Leads potential High-Risk Activities and assists with the pre-planning and implementation of action plan.
• Leads Safety Stand Downs onsite.

Logistics, Self-Perform & Building Performance Solutions

• Manages comprehensive equipment needs with the Logistics Center using the equipment utilization plan.
• Leads budget review and establishes a plan to maximize tool and equipment rental enhancements.
• Manages production rates with team to ensure work is being performed within budget and unit requirements.
• Oversees the development of project staff and field craft needs.
• Ensures self-perform is receiving adequate notice for any manpower request.
• Provides feedback, addresses disciplinary issues, encourages and recognizes team members.
• Manages schedule, coordination, and unit tracking of field craft and self-perform tasks.
• Manages and coaches project staff for the development and implementation of recovery plan if needed to get back on track.
• Works with Building Performance Solutions to ensure services are used as required for the project (if applicable).
• Manages QAQC site specific plan.
• Ensures non-conforming work is being identified, tracked and corrected through proper documentation.
• Manages overall mock-up process, develops a plan, and ensures implementation.
• Manages and leads preinstallation meetings prior to any trade partner starting work.

Field Management & Controls

• Ensures project is secure, site logistic plan is implemented, and company branding is installed.
• Leads and manages overall project documentation ensuring documents are maintained, organized, and up to date.
• Manages and ensures regular photo documentation is being conducted.
• Ensures changes or field as-built are documented with the design team.
• Co-develops and leads or supports team in OAC and weekly Progress Meetings.
• Manages overall implementation and compliance of the SWPPP.
• Ensures all utility locates have been completed prior to any required excavations.
• Ensures building control points are established, identified and protected.
• Assists and coaches team to ensure FWD’s are in place ahead of any extra work being started.
• Ensures project site is clean, organized and representative of McCownGordon expectations.
• Manages the punch list and close out processes.

Relationships

• Builds and maintains superior relationships with clients, design team, trade partners, and associates.
• Participates in community and professional associations.
• Represents the company in a professional manner at all times.
• Proactively addresses issues/conflicts and follows through to positive resolution.
• Represents Company as liaison for all project site visitors.
• Develops and promotes a high performing team.

Schedule Management

• Ensures the overall schedule management processes are updated, complete and accurate in accordance with procedures, and policies.
• Leads change control process, including impact analysis, documentation, and internal and external communication to all project stakeholders.
• Monitors adherence to project schedule milestones identifying risks and deviations.
• Manages and coordinates trade partners, vendors and site staff on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis.
• Ensures master schedule is updated and delays are properly documented.
• Ability and/or effectively works in the scheduling software.

Risk Management & Mitigation Plan(s)

• Ensures owner contract, trade partner contract, and COIs are in place prior to commencement of work.
• Ensures the understanding of owner contract, risk, deliverables, and terms and conditions.
• Ensures overall delay documentation processes (permit, weather, trade partner, etc.) are complete.
• Ensures project specific risk mitigation plan is in place and adhere to.
• Escalates complex and difficult situations with appropriate McCownGordon leadership.

Budget Management

• Manages the self-perform, GCs/GRs, and Logistics Center budgets.
• Reviews reconciliation of cost with project management team monthly.
• Manages weekly labor and material reports, communicates discrepancies to appropriate leaders.
• Identifies, develops, and manages corrective measures to steer project back in budget.
• Reviews with project management to determine if trade partner’s monthly billing are accurate.
• Reconciles Field Work Directives on a weekly basis with project manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in the construction industry
• Basic knowledge of personal computer and e‑mail applications.
• Proven ability to accurately schedule construction activities or projects.
• Demonstrated success in effectively managing safety on projects.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contract documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients, trade partners, or associates.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the primary responsibilities of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel.
• The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the primary responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary responsibilities.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate regularly works in outside weather conditions. The associate frequently works near moving mechanical parts.The associate occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposes to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans