Superintendent 1

Manhattan Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team-oriented workplace

Professional development programs

Community project work

Job summary

Manhattan Construction Company is seeking a Superintendent 1 in the Atlanta area to lead field operations on assigned projects, ensuring safe, timely, and profitable completion. The role demands strong leadership, organization, and effective communication with clients and teams.

Responsibilities include directing on-site supervision, reviewing pay apps and invoices with the PM, developing site logistics, managing CPM schedules, and coordinating safety/QA/QC plans while participating in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of industry experience.
• Leadership on at least two projects or equivalent.
• Ability to traverse and inspect job sites in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day on-site supervision of field labor.
• Review and approve Trade Contractor Pay Applications and material invoices with the Project Manager.
• Develop and maintain a site logistics plan in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Manage the CPM schedule and look-ahead schedules.
• Develop/coordinate/execute Safety, Hazcom, SWPPP, QA/QC plans.
• Attend and lead project meetings with various stakeholders.

Skills

Safety culture

Leadership

Project scheduling

Communication skills

QA/QC

MEP understanding

RFI/submittals

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why Manhattan?

Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders committed to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, our clients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have been with the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40‑plus years. What is it about Manhattan that makes people stick around for decades?

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• A positive, friendly, and team‑oriented workplace with caring leadership.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• To work on exciting projects for your community.
• Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
• More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.

Position Summary

The Superintendent 1 is responsible for field operations on the project(s) assigned in order to achieve safe, timely and profitable completion of each project. This position must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as strong communication and client service skills.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• All responsibilities expected of the Assistant Superintendent.
• Implementation of Operation Zero and all Manhattan safety policies.
• Participates and executes roles to help create an injury‑free environment through own actions and mentoring of others.
• Direct day‑to‑day on‑site supervision of field labor force.
• Review and approve Trade Contractor Pay Applications and material invoices with the Project Manager.
• Develop and maintain a site logistics plan in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Manage quality program.
• Coordinate site testing and inspection reports.
• Monitor costs, including labor time and material.
• Manage self‑perform features of work.
• Manage the CPM schedule and look‑ahead schedules.
• Development/coordinate/execute Safety, Hazcom, SWPPP, QA/QC plan, etc.
• Attend and lead portions of, if not all of project meetings, including but not limited to preconstruction, preinstallation, subcontractor, owner, and safety meetings in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Create daily reports and report quantities.
• Assist with the Preconstruction/Estimating phase of a project.
• Mobilize the site and set up utilities.
• Assure necessary permits are secured, and inspections occur.
• Review and verify RFIs.
• Review and approve submittals for processing.
• Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines

• Commitment to a culture of safety.
• Exhibits personality traits common to The Way We Work.
• Good understanding of the industry.
• Good understanding of QA/QC.
• Basic understanding of MEP systems.
• Ability to read and develop a project schedule.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Functions effectively as a member of a team.
• Good leadership skills.
• Strong proactive decision‑making/problem‑solving skills.
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to review and understand submittals and shop drawings.
• Proficiency in writing and processing RFIs, document revisions, and recognizing changes of scope and need for pricing.
• Able to effectively lead teams through projects of lesser complexity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent (may substitute required education degree with related experience on a one‑to‑one basis).
• 6 years of industry experience.
• Has been a part of leadership on at least two projects or run a few smaller projects as determined by regional operations.

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts

• Must be adaptable to all types of weather conditions and traverse and inspect all areas of a construction job site, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
• Ability to repeat the same movements.
• Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Ability to compose, send, and reply to emails and written correspondence.
• Must be able to lift, pull, or move up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Travel may be required occasionally, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License).
• Exposure to characteristic construction site hazards.