Traveling Superintendent

Batchelor & Kimball, Inc.; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Batchelor & Kimball, Inc. headquartered in Conyers, GA, seeks a Mechanical Construction Superintendent to lead multiple large job sites, coordinating with GC’s and Owners to meet schedule and budget goals.

The role requires extensive experience in commercial construction, strong field supervision skills, and the ability to travel for projects. You will implement Lean practices, review plans, and manage safety and quality on site.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel if required.
• Knowledge of construction management means and methods.
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Knowledge of productivity rates and lean practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-project planning and familiarize with project requirements.
• Organize pre-construction conference with subcontractors and team members.
• Inspect work progress for compliance with plans and safety standards.
• Interact professionally with customers, vendors, management and stakeholders.
• Assist with start-up activities and setup of jobsite facilities.
• Lead multiple job sites, ensure manpower matches schedules and budgets.
• Create punch lists and oversee coordination meetings with subcontractors.

Skills

Construction management

Field supervision

Lean principles

Travel readiness

MS Office

Plans and drawings

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, Batchelor & Kimball takes pride in partnering with our clients to deliver excellent results in everything from engineering and construction to operations and maintenance.

There's not a lot of BS here and not a lot of turnover. Good people work at Batchelor & Kimball. We're good at our jobs and good to each other. We have high expectations because the work is challenging, but we know the most valuable thing about it is the people who do it. We'd like to meet you if this sounds like a good fit for you!

A candidate with strong experience in construction who is willing to work in various job sites will strongly be considered and interviewed. This is a Mechanical Construction Superintendent position responsible for leading multiple job sites which are typically large in nature. The Construction Superintendent will be the leader in the field and will meet often with the General Contractors (GC) and Owners and ensure that B&K surpasses all expectations. All candidates must meet the following expectations and be able to work independently with minimal oversight.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the pre-project planning sessions to familiarize with the project requirements and offer practical advice pertaining to the various project schedules
• Organize and conduct the pre-construction conference with assigned subcontractors and B&K team members to familiarize them with the subcontract, safety requirements, project schedules, construction methods, company procedures and policies, and quality standards
• Inspect the work progress for compliance
• Must have ability to interact professionally and timely with customers, vendors, management, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with job pre-start activities and initial set up of jobsite trailer, material storage, parking, utilities and any other start-up items
• Has a thorough working knowledge of mechanical construction and installation.
• Work within limits of the contract, both owner and sub-contractor, to avoid back-charges and unrecoverable costs
• Assist with preparation of look ahead schedules, monitor and maintain progress as shown
• Delegate responsibilities to subordinates and check on their performance.
• Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company's safety culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury free environment through individual actions and mentoring others
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and division directors to ensure project is properly manned to meet schedules and budgets.
• Walk the project site(s) on a weekly routine to review problems, progress against schedule, subcontractor's performance, compliance with plans and specifications and the quality of work being performed.
• Typically, is responsible for multiple job sites and owns and is accountable for the job installation for projects assigned.
• Proactively identifies and tracks project critical items to manage risk and prevent schedule delays.
• Create punch lists for subcontractors.
• Oversee, conduct, and document weekly coordination meetings with subcontractors as necessary.
• Coordinates inspections for assigned scope of work.
• Coordinates other trade work associated with the assigned scope of work.
• Applies and leads Lean principles and practices on the jobsite such as daily stand-up meetings, pull planning, etc. Willing and able to travel.
• Controls costs in production units through understanding multiple variables, such as the project management system, task specific reports, production, and costs for assigned responsibilities. Manages subcontractor crews for portions of projects or a small project.
• Typically, is responsible for multiple job sites and owns and is accountable for the job installation for projects assigned.
• Proactively identifies and tracks project critical items to manage risk and prevent schedule delays.
• Create punch lists for subcontractors
• Oversee, conduct, and document weekly coordination meetings with subcontractors as necessary
• Coordinates inspections for assigned scope of work
• Coordinates other trade work associated with the assigned scope of work.
• Applies and leads Lean principles and practices on the jobsite such as daily stand-up meetings, pull planning, etc. Willing and able to travel.
• Controls costs in production units through understanding multiple variables, such as the project management system, task specific reports, production, and costs for assigned responsibilities.
• Manages subcontractor crews for portions of projects or a small project.

Knowledge, skill and ability requirements (minimum competencies required for job performance)

• Willingness to travel if required.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management.
• Knowledge of layout skill (Intermediate).
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications
• Acquire knowledge of productivity rates
• Ability to assess and optimize project productivity
• Valid driver's license

Prior Work Experience And Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Vocational/Technical degree in related field (Preferred)
• 12+ Years in commercial construction working with mechanical piping projects.
• Minimum of 5 years in field supervision.

Good to have:

• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy.
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.