Traveling Construction Superintendent: Lead On-Site

Layton Construction; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 1

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Layton Construction seeks a Superintendent to oversee daily job-site operations, including scheduling, production, and procurement of materials and equipment. This role supervises all direct labor and contracted work to ensure timely project completion on a travel-intensive basis across sites.

The position requires a bachelor's in construction management, 5+ years of ground-up commercial experience, strong leadership, and the ability to read blueprints and apply codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in ground-up commercial projects, particularly in the light industrial and/or cold storage sector.
• Has a valid driver's license and is able to travel to and from the project site.
• Understands and applies building codes and other design requirements correctly and reads blueprints accurately.
• Has good written and verbal communication skills: expresses ideas clearly and effectively; uses proper grammar and syntax.(Basic Spanish preferred)
• Has good administrative skills: monitors the progress and coordination of work activities; keeps other members of the organization informed of progress and problems.
• Has good management skills: establishes techniques to effectively and proactively monitor and supervise the work of subordinates and to follow up on the results of delegated assignments.

Responsibilities

• Studies specifications to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction, based on knowledge of available tools and equipment and various building methods.
• Interacts with the Project Manager to determine the project schedule; develops and utilizes "look ahead" schedules to assess progress and spot upcoming issues.
• Coordinates the pre-construction meeting with the Project Manager prior to mobilization.
• Directs procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Ensures all parties involved with the project are informed of construction issues and progress: (1) meets with and directs supervisory personnel engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays; (2) meets regularly with craft personnel to update them on construction issues and to gather input for solutions; (3) meets with subcontractors prior to the sub's mobilization to review scope of work and schedule; also, advises subs prior to each phase of work on schedule and phasing requirements; and (4) meets regularly with clients to update them on the project's progress.
• Works with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within the project work force.
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and/or inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and to improve construction methods.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and to construction schedules.
• Manages the project based on progress reports, materials used, and costs and adjusts work schedules accordingly. (New construction superintendents only.)
• Works with the Manager of Craft Resources to move personnel from project to project, minimizing hiring and layoffs; is responsible for crew mixes and work assignments to manage labor costs; may terminate company craft personnel not performing according to company policies, procedures, or other job requirements.
• Works in conjunction with project manager in preparing the Project Management Plan.
• Ensures that company policies, such as safety policies, equal opportunity, and others, are implemented consistently. Ensures company quality standards and housekeeping requirements are maintained.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Scheduling

Procurement

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Travel readiness

CMiC

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Tools

CMiC

Job description

Layton Construction seeks a Superintendent to oversee daily job-site operations, including scheduling, production, and procurement of materials and equipment. This role supervises all direct labor and contracted work to ensure timely project completion on a travel-intensive basis across sites.

The position requires a bachelor's in construction management, 5+ years of ground-up commercial experience, strong leadership, and the ability to read blueprints and apply codes.