Superintendent - Construction

careers-walbridge; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Walbridge seeks a Construction Superintendent to lead large-scale projects near Columbus, OH, with extensive travel to client sites. You will develop strategies, plans, and budgets, and assemble project teams across multiple trades.

You’ll ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence while coordinating with unions and stakeholders. The role requires 8+ years supervisory experience on commercial/industrial projects over $50M, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel 70%+.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 8+ years supervisory experience.
• Experience on Commercial or Industrial projects with budgets ≥ $50M.
• US driver's license and valid passport; willingness to travel 70%+.
• Advanced scheduling and cost control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise construction activities, including methods, manpower, materials, equipment, and schedules.
• Coordinate work with crafts, departments, or contractors; manage unions.
• Monitor safety programs and ensure materials/equipment support schedules.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and address concerns.
• Track project progress with metrics and adjust plans to meet changing requirements.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to optimize processes and adopt innovative technologies.

Skills

Project planning

Team leadership

Resource management

Stakeholder engagement

Performance monitoring

Quality assurance

Innovation and improvement

Risk identification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Superintendent to lead and manage large-scale construction projects. This includes overseeing the entire project lifecycle from feasibility to completion, developing project strategies, plans, and budgets, and assembling qualified project teams. The role also involves scheduling, coordinating, and supervising craft employee activities, which may include supervising various trade groups (electricians, boilermakers, and carpenters) in different construction disciplines such as, civil, structural, electrical.

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Location

This long-term project is near Columbus, OH. However, we are seeking individuals highly willing to travel to our client projects on a long-term basis.

Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities

• Project Planning and Strategy:Plan and supervise construction activities, including determining methods, manpower, materials, equipment, and schedules. Ensure work complies withdrawings, specifications, and schedules.

• Team Leadership:Coordinate work with different crafts, departments, or contractors. Resolve construction problems and maintain communication with unions.

• Resource Management:Monitor compliance with safety programs and document corrective measures. Ensure materials, equipment, and inspections support project schedules.

• Stakeholder Engagement:Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, clients, and vendors, to ensure alignment and address any concerns1.

• Performance Monitoring:Track project progress through metrics and reporting, adjusting plans as necessary to meet changing requirements or challenges.

• Quality Assurance:Ensure that all deliverables meet the required quality standards and compliance regulations.

• Innovation and Improvement:Continuously seek ways to optimise processes and improve project outcomes through innovative technologies or methodologies

Qualifications

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A high school diploma or equivalent, and eight(8) +years supervisory experience in similar facility construction technology, commercial or industrial projects.

• Must have experience working on Commercial or Industrial projects with budgets of at least $50M.

• A valid driver’s license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel; travel is estimated at 70+%.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control.

• Experience supervising, motivating and mentoring cross-functional teams.

• Successful background maintaining high safety standards and delivering quality outcomes.

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.

• Successful background in maintaining high safety standards and delivering quality outcomes.

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt to changing project requirements.

EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V

Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.