Superintendent - Bridge Division

Sletten Construction Company; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sletten Construction Company is seeking a Project Superintendent in Great Falls, Montana. The ideal candidate will schedule, coordinate, and supervise craft employee activities and manage subcontractors on the project site. You will work closely with the Project Manager and ensure all project activities align with budget and safety standards.

This position requires a four-year engineering or construction management degree along with five or more years of applied construction management experience. The role involves required travel to out-of-town projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of applied experience in construction management with emphasis on industrial or civil projects.
• Ability to supervise craft employee activities and subcontractors on the project site.
• Strong computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise craft employee activities.
• Thoroughly review project documents, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure project safety and cleanliness.
• Coordinate all project-related activities and monitor production costs.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Communication

Budget management

Safety management

Education

Four-year engineering or construction management degree

Job description

Primary Function

Schedule, coordinate and supervise craft employee activities - may involve supervising one or more trade groups and/or subcontractors on the project site. You shall work closely with your Project Manager regarding all project activities. Project Superintendents are encouraged to keep all lines of communication open with the Project Manager and Division Manager.

DUTIES

• Thoroughly review project documents including plans and specifications
• Thoroughly review all subcontracts and purchase orders
• Meet with Project Manager/Estimator and Division Manager regarding how the project was bid, labor burden, equipment costs, etc
• Understand all items of work and know the budget for each work item
• Endeavor to meet or better construction budget
• Become familiar with scheduling requirements in an attempt to achieve or beat the project schedule
• Manage & Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers on the project
• Handle daily project problems with assistance from Project Manager as required
• Layout projects for building locations and site work
• Verify field dimensions when necessary
• Review all submittals and keep them filed in an orderly fashion
• Keep job site safe and clean
• Responsible for Project Safety and EEO
• Keep office trailer and tool room/truck clean and orderly
• Hire and lay off workers as requiredQuality control on our work and subcontractors
• Coordinate problem resolution with engineer and owner
• Maintain equipment
• Compile all field paperwork
• Coordinate all project related activities
• Ensure that required equipment is on the project when needed
• Help in keeping track of change order work and extra work
• Monitor and ensure that punch list items are completed in a timely manner
• Review cost sheets and keep updated with the help of the Project Manager
• Review job costs
• Monitor production costs
• Coordinate weekly subcontractors' meetings

Education & Experience

Education and experience requirements include four-year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent and five or more years of applied experience in construction management with emphasis on industrial or civil experience, and project management.

COMMENTS

• This position reports to the Division Manager or Project Manager. This position makes decisions and recommendations, which can greatly impact corporate relationship with Client and project profitability
• The Bridge Division is based out of the Great Falls Montana office, but travel to projects out-of-town is required with this position. Either positioned at the out-of-town project for the duration, or travel on a regular basis will be required. Work related travel expenses are covered by the Company
• Computer skills required

EOE, M/F/V/D are encouraged to apply.