Traveling Commercial Construction Superintendent

Russell Construction; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Construction in Leawood, KS seeks a Traveling Superintendent to oversee all phases of commercial construction projects. You will supervise on-site trade workers, ensure schedules are met, and uphold safety standards while maintaining strong client relations.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management (or equivalent), at least five years of superintendent experience, travel, and proficient communication with project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial construction experience as superintendent.
• Computer experience required (general software and scheduling tools).
• Strong management and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate and supervise on-site trade employee activities across all phases.
• Adhere to the project schedule.
• Communicate with project manager, architect, engineer and team to ensure work meets drawings and schedule.
• Monitor and enforce safety program requirements.
• Maintain positive client relationships.
• Attend and/or conduct project status meetings as required.
• Assist in estimating, review of subcontractor/material proposals, and master schedule development.
• Assist in review of shop drawings and finalization of as-builts, turnover and walk-throughs.

Skills

On-site supervision

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Equivalent combination of technical training and experience

Job description

• Location 11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway,Suite 230,Leawood, KS, 66211,United States
• Job Category Construction, Construction Management, Building Construction

Description

Russell is a professional services firm providing construction and development services across the Midwest. Since its inception in 1983, Russell’s culture promotes a collaborative work environment that strives to exceed our clients’ expectations and provide life-time career opportunities for our professionals.

Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, with offices in St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri, and Leawood, Kansas, Russell has delivered more than $7 billion in projects across 34 states. We remain a market leader in our core markets, including new construction and complex additions and renovations.

At Russell, we are creating more than a project - we are building great people, relationships, and communities.

Life at Russell

The number one response we receive when we ask our team members what they like about Russell is the culture. Russell team members describe working here as being more flexible than any place they’ve ever worked. They feel supported and support each other. They have fun. They are empowered to get their work done how they see fit. And most of all, they know they can continue their careers here because of the rich development tools available to them. Life at Russell is full of opportunities.

How You’ll Contribute

As a Traveling Superintendent, you will help us reach our strategic growth goals by supervising all phases of the construction project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduling, coordinating and supervising on-site trade employee activities during all phases of the construction project.
• Ability to adhere to the project schedule.
• Effectively communicate with the project manager, architect, engineer and other project team members to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications and schedule.
• Responsible for monitoring and enforcing safety program requirements and ensuring corrective measures are implemented.
• The ability to maintain positive client relationships is key.
• Attends and/or conducts project status and other related meetings as required and/or requested by project manager.
• Assisting in estimating, review of subcontractor and material proposals, development of the master schedule.
• Assisting in review of shop drawings for key materials and finalization of as-builts, turnover and walk throughs for equipment and material.

Requirements

This full time position requires a bachelors degree in engineering or construction management OR an equivalent combination of technical training and experience. Requires a minimum of 5 years commercial construction experience as superintendent. Computer experience required. Management and communication skills are essential. Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control and ability to supervise large groups essential. Large ground up project experience desired. Diverse project experience important. Travel is required. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License in good standing.