Traveling Site Superintendent

Epstein Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

401k plan

Hybrid schedule

Paid time off

Professional license reimbursement

Job summary

Epstein Global, a Chicago-based ESOP firm, seeks a Traveling Site Superintendent to lead field activities on large-scale projects with a strong focus on safety culture and client relationships. You will coordinate with foremen, field engineers, and subcontractors while overseeing schedules, budgets and field documentation.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years of supervisory experience on large projects and a construction-related degree; proficiency in MS Project and Procore is preferred, with 30-hour

Qualifications

• 12+ years of supervisory experience on large projects.
• Bachelor degree in construction-related field or equivalent.
• Knowledge of field construction, safety and procedures.
• Understanding of scheduling techniques (CPM).
• Proficiency with MS Project and Procore preferred; OSHA 30 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides proactive leadership to develop a strong safety culture on site and ensures OSHA compliance.
• Develops and maintains client relationships throughout the project.
• Collaborates with the project manager to budget, manage and forecast labor, equipment, materials and general conditions.
• Develops site utilization plans and determines crew sizes.
• Ensures construction schedules are maintained by subs and tracks progress with daily/weekly reports.
• Maintains quality control through regular inspections and interface with design/field construction.
• Reviews change orders and prepares required field documentation and reports.
• Coaches, mentors and trains field personnel.

Skills

Supervisory exp

Bachelor degree

Field construction know-how

Scheduling basics

MS Office

MS Project

Procore

OSHA 30

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor Degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Procore

Job description

Epstein is seeking a Traveling Site Superintendent to join our growing Construction team. The position is 100% travel with bi-weekly travel home.

Epstein is an established and highly respected Construction, Architecture, and Engineering firm with over 100 years of experience. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh, and Warsaw, Poland, Epstein delivers innovative, sustainable, and “best-in-class” project solutions across a wide range of industries.

We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), creating a culture where employees are invested in the firm’s success. Our firm is deeply committed to community service, green initiatives, and sustainable design.

Overview

The Site Superintendent coordinates, plans and supervises all project field activities with foremen, field engineers, and subcontractors. They will be responsible for providing proactive leadership to develop and promote a culture of safety on the project site and is responsible for coordinating plans and specifications with design and engineering. They will also be responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships.

Experience with diverse project types including large scale industrial projects such as manufacturing, warehouse/distribution and food processing facilities is a plus. Design-build experience is preferred.

General Responsibilities

• Provides proactive and intentional leadership in developing the safety culture on the project site. Maintains construction safety and administers company and OSHA compliance program.
• Develops, maintains and enhances client relationships.
• Partners with project manager during the construction phase to budget, manage, and forecast the following: subcontractor labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables, & general conditions.
• Develops and implements site utilization plan and establishes needed crew sizes.
• Assures construction schedules are maintained by trade subcontractors.
• Develops, updates and reviews on a frequent and regular basis, project schedule and 3-week look ahead, daily reports, safety checklists, and ensures onsite adherence to company insurance policies.
• Maintains quality control by frequent and regular inspection of work in progress and completed projects.
• Supports and coordinates interface between design and field construction.
• Receives and reviews requests for change orders by subcontractors and submits to Project Manager for approval.
• Prepares required field documentation and reports (monthly, weekly and daily).
• Reviews progress payment requests to ensure that work in-place matches payment and submits to Project Manager.
• Develops, maintains and enhances contractor and vendor relationships.
• Coach, mentor and train field personnel.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 12+ years of supervisory experience on large projects for a General Contractor or Construction Manager
• Bachelor Degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or equivalent preferred or equal experience
• Working knowledge of field construction: systems, practices, safety and procedures
• Working knowledge of general engineering principals and construction techniques, materials, methods, and sequencing
• Knowledge of basic scheduling techniques (i.e., Critical Path Method)
• Ability to interpret construction documents
• Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, supervisory, problem solving, initiative, and teamwork skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience in MS Project and Procore (preferred)
• 30 hour OSHA certification (preferred)

This is a great opportunity for an individual who wants to join a strong, successful and highly respected team. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, a relentless drive to fulfill commitments, tremendous enthusiasm and a sincere commitment to client satisfaction.

Epstein offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and accident insurance, flexible benefit plans, transportation benefits, employee assistance plan and parental leave. We help secure our employees’ future retirement through our 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan. To support a healthy work-life balance, we provide half-day Fridays, flexible working hours, a hybrid work schedule, paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, we encourage career growth by offering professional license reimbursement, industry association reimbursement, an internal training program, leadership development program and educational assistance.

Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including relevant education, experience and training, qualifications, skill sets, licensure/certifications and location. Employees are also eligible for discretionary annual bonuses based on both company and individual performance. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000 annually.

Epstein is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, genetics, gender identity, transgender status, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors. Epstein hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of a person’s qualifications. Epstein is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

For more information on our company, please visit us on the internet at www.epsteinglobal.com.