Traveling Superintendent - Self Perform Drywall

Turner Construction Company; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 128,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

HSA/FSA programs

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking a Senior Self-Perform Operations (SPO) Supervisor to plan, forecast, and direct SPO staff, subcontractors, and suppliers on drywall and general trades projects in Austin, TX. You will ensure adherence to scope, safety, and schedule while supervising labor and coordinating with forepersons and managers.

The role requires 3+ years in superintendent roles within interior systems, knowledge of lean principles, and strong project management and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience as Superintendent managing interior systems.
• In-depth knowledge of interior systems and associated tools/equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, scopes of work and schedules.
• Knowledge of lean principles and EH&S practices.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Sequence work to meet project schedule and incorporate SPO activities into the project plan.
• Establish production requirements with trades and measure results weekly to boost productivity.
• Monitor installed quantities and completion percentages for SPO tasks; report at production meetings.
• Oversee deliveries and ensure materials align with the project schedule.
• Assist leadership with staffing decisions and labor relations.
• Develop relationships with labour sources to fulfill staffing needs.
• Plan and implement work related to scheduling, logistics, and quality control for SPO trades.
• Resolve field issues with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Manage monthly estimates, payrolls, material invoices, and subcontractor payments.
• Use lean Last Planner System (LPS) for proactive scheduling.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Contract documents

Lean principles

EH&S knowledge

Microsoft Office

Scheduling

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Job description

Job Details

• Division: SPO
• Project Location(s): Austin, TX 73301 USA
• Minimum Years Experience:
• Travel Involved: 90-100%
• Job Type: Regular
• Job Classification: Experienced
• Education:
• Job Family: Construction
• Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description

Plan, forecast, lead, direct, and coordinate work of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) staff, subcontractors, and suppliers on Self-Perform Operations (SPO) drywall and general Trades projects. Oversee and confirm implementation of planned work for adherence to contracted scope for safety, schedule sequence, quality of work performed, and production planning and tracking. Supervise Trade labor in drywall or other areas of responsibility.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Sequence work to meet project schedule and estimated productivity; communicate with Project Superintendent to incorporate Self- Perform Operations (SPO) activities, durations, and flow into project schedule.
• Establish production requirements with Trades Foreperson and measure results weekly, oversee progress to promote coordinated project operations, and adjust work practices and crew assignments, to boost production where possible.
• Monitor and report installed quantities and percentage of completion for SPO tasks and share findings at scheduled production meetings.
• Monitor jobsite deliveries for approved materials at the time and quantities as defined in project schedule.
• Assist General Superintendent and/or Trades Manager with hiring and termination decisions related to Trade labor.
• Develop and maintain relationships with various labor sources to identify qualified labor to fulfill project staffing needs.
• Plan, communicate, and implement performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control, and SPO Trade staffing levels.
• Resolve local area problems related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor, and equipment schedule.
• Develop and implement SPO safety plan in compliance with company standards and safety codes and regulations.
• Make available Job Hazard Analysis to Forepersons to enable quality daily pre-task planning.
• Supervise and oversee work of Trade forepersons; provide constructive development feedback and contribute to complete performance appraisals.
• Investigate, communicate, and resolve field issues with Owners, Owner's Representatives, Architects, and/or Engineers.
• Manage monthly estimate of work completed, payrolls, material invoices, and subcontractor payment applications.
• Manage installation of work in compliance with approved contract documents.
• Monitor and confirm accuracy of take-off work and manage procurement of materials.
• Assist with bidding work to review productivity and approach for implementing work.
• Analyze drawings to identify specified components that may cause construction constraints to be resolved.
• Utilize lean construction methods such as Last Planner System (LPS) for proactive scheduling.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

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The salary range for this position is estimated to be 128,000.00 - 165,000.00 USD annualized.

Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.

In addition to our extensive benefits offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience performing as Superintendent managing work as a specialty contractor focusing on interior systems for specialty scopes of work (e.g., framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, specialty ceilings, delegated design cold formed metal framing, and doors, frames, hardware)
• Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field of study a plus, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• In-depth technical knowledge of interior systems and related tools and equipment required by this trade
• Knowledge of building construction, means and methods, scheduling and cost control procedures, general contract understanding, general conditions, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, and Trade practices
• Knowledge of lean principles
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawing specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule
• In-depth knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) practices
• Conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of requirements
• Proficient skills in project management, able to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines
• Leadership management skills with ability to forge relationships with stakeholders and indirect reports
• Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to present information clearly
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications

• Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

  Work Environment

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

• Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.