Traveling Superintendent

CK Construction; Westerville (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem for living expenses

Travel expenses covered

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

CK Construction in Westerville, Ohio is seeking a Traveling Superintendent to oversee construction projects across various locations. The position entails managing project safety, ensuring compliance with subcontractor obligations, and supervising trade workers. A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is required, along with a valid driver's license. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and experience in NEC construction techniques. This role involves extensive travel but allows for regular return home and provides per diem for living expenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively for project management with regular return trips.
• Maintain project safety in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with all safety requirements.
• Supervise trade workers and liaise between field engineering and trades.

Skills

Project management

Safety management

Construction techniques

Communication

LEAN practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Bluebeam

Job description

CK Construction Group has been providing construction services to private and public agencies since 1956. We have established a strong reputation within our markets by executing projects on time and within budget while adhering to strict quality control and safety measures. We have the people, equipment, construction materials, experience, and bonding capacity to complete most any size project.

We offer comprehensive design phase and construction phase services under all delivery and contractual methods, including construction management, general contracting, design-build, and design-assist. In addition, we offer self‑perform construction services including concrete, steel erection, carpentry, drywall and acoustical ceilings and an in‑house AWI Certified mill shop.

We are always looking for talent in the areas of engineering and construction management positions. Check out our website to learn more and apply today!

Job Description

Position Summary

The Traveling Superintendent will travel extensively for the company and its strategic clients. Travel requirements will be dictated by the size and length of the project. While traveling, this position will be provided with regular return trips home and per diem living expense reimbursement. Travel costs are also paid for by the company. This position must be able to work independently and be able to coordinate all aspects of the project with support from the Project Manager. Assists with on‑site administrative and technical management on construction project site and supervises the day‑to‑day operations of work performed including work performed by sub‑contracted vendors.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• In addition to following CK’s values, policies and procedures, the primary responsibilities of this position currently include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Maintain project safety in accordance with the Company’s Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with all Company safety requirements – articulate the standards, hold the subcontractors accountable and enforce the Policies and Procedures.
• Identify and manage safety hazards related to the general public.
• Remain current with OSHA 30‑hour safety training and all other safety‑specific training required for the job and specified by the Company.
• Lead Operational Hazard Analysis (OHA) planning meetings as needed to ensure high‑risk tasks are performed in the safest manner possible.
• Lead LEAN construction practices.
• Implement Company policies for maintaining a secure job site.
• Construct the project in accordance with the plans, specifications and standard work practices.
• Work collaboratively with the project team to ensure all required paperwork and documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain and secure all tools, equipment, and materials on the job site.
• Organize site logistics and ensure a clean, safe, and professional worksite.
• Ensure that all layout is accurate and that information is conveyed in a timely manner to all trades being performed.
• Make recommendations to project team for design or other changes that will enhance the quality of the project, reduce operating costs, improve on the schedule, or decrease construction costs.
• Supervise trade workers assigned to the project.
• Provide liaison between field engineering, estimating, and trades to ensure compliance of construction with drawings and specifications.
• Lead others in a way that aligns with the culture and core values of CK.
• Utilize project technology effectively to support project management; review and update documents in Excel, Word, Bluebeam, etc.
• Plan work schedule, determining manpower levels, materials quantities, equipment requirements, etc.
• Monitor work performance and productivity of trades to ensure project policies, procedures, budgets, safety requirements, etc. are maintained.
• Maintain schedule to avoid unnecessary overtime and extended general conditions.
• Ensure that trade time cards are completed to accurately reflect hours worked.
• Input and/or verify accurate production unit quantities via tracking software.
• Report equipment hours, weekly, for all equipment utilized during the past week.
• Coordinate the delivery, storage and efficient use of project materials.
• Advise supervisor of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc. Assist in circumventing / resolving such problems as required.
• Maintain ongoing communication with other departments, i.e., Purchasing, Accounting, Work Department, Mill Shop, Engineering, etc. as needed, to support construction schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or construction related field, including civil engineering, construction management, or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.

Certificates Licenses And Registrations

Must have valid driver’s license.

CK Construction is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.