Superintendent

kciconstruction; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

kciconstruction in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a dedicated Project Superintendent to oversee the timely completion of construction projects. You will manage project milestones, ensuring quality control and safety standards are met while working closely with the Project Manager.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years of experience in commercial construction, strong leadership skills, and an understanding of construction documents. This role requires adherence to OSHA safety standards and a proactive approach to project management.

Qualifications

• At least five years superintendent experience with a focus on commercial construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Strong organizational, leadership and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• OSHA 30 Hour certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of assigned projects according to plans.
• Drive overall quality control from start to finish.
• Collaborate with project manager on cost estimates.
• Adhere to OSHA and safety requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Construction document interpretation

Organizational skills

Job description

Purpose: Project Superintendent is responsible for the timely completion of assigned project(s) and ensuring project is constructed in strict accordance with plans and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule
  Own execution of project milestones; partner with and communicate progress and challenges to Project Manager.
• Drive short term schedule (3-week look ahead) and tie back to milestones; distribute to subcontractors at weekly meetings.
• Identify and drive critical path items, pertaining to overall schedule end date.
• Work with Field Operations Manager for manpower needs for critical path items.
• Partner with Project Manager to plan and communicate project phasing and deadlines.
• Production/Quality Control
  Drive overall quality control from start to close out.
• Partner with estimator/preconstruction from start through project completion to understand how the project was estimated to maximize production.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Meets and works to beat productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner.
• Direct labor, equipment, and subcontractors through project completion.
• Coordinate and direct work in the field to ensure work is performed in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Planning/Cost Management/Manhours
  Collaborate with project manager on overall job cost estimate.
• Watch overall manhours and associated costs compared to estimate.
• Proactively work with warehouse personnel to schedule and return equipment.
• Proactively plan work to ensure project deadlines are met in accordance with
• Safety
  Adhere to OSHA/company safety requirements; create and maintain a safe work environment and hold team accountable to maintain high safety standards.
• Adopt and drive practice of all safety policies and procedures, and lead by example.
• Leadership
  Maintain professional appearance, including jobsite and crews.
• Model appropriate and professional behaviors, attitudes, and actions.
• Facilitate teamwork and harmony between all construction crews by promoting and fostering a positive attitude.

Qualifications/Experience

• At least five years superintendent experience with a focus on commercial. Heavy civil construction a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Strong organizational, leadership and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• OSHA 30 Hour required.
• Experience managing self‑performed work, a plus.

Managed By

Project Director

Physical Demands

• Work is performed outside in heat, cold and inclement weather.
• Work site conditions can be loud at times.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required to stand, walk, kneel, climb, stoop and bend.
• Periodic lifting of 10 to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

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