Union-Eligible Construction Superintendent — Lead Projects

Riley Construction; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Team atmosphere

Job summary

Riley Construction in Wisconsin seeks a skilled Superintendent to coordinate all site activities, manage manpower, subcontractors, budgets, schedules, plans and specifications. Union membership or willingness to join is required.

The role involves leading pre-construction planning, interfacing with owners, architects and suppliers, and ensuring adherence to safety and project timelines. The ideal candidate can supervise 1–40 staff and run weekly safety and progress meetings.

Qualifications

• A high school certificate or equivalent is required.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Construction field experience.
• Can directly supervise 1 - 40 employees, including Riley personnel and subcontractors.
• Completed the Supervisory Training Program (STP) modules sponsored by the AGC.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Responsibilities

• Assist project management in pre-construction planning, including developing and implementing project procedures, construction documents, detailed work schedules, job budget, etc.
• Studies specifications to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
• Orders procurement of tools, equipment and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Oversees mason foremen and maintains order, safety and cleanliness on the job site, including weekly toolbox talks.
• Attend and participate in weekly job safety and progress meetings. Occasionally the Superintendent is required to run these meetings.
• Confers with supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
• Direct contact with owners, clients and architects.
• Implements changes on job site, such as trades changes, RFIs, changes to the construction documents, etc.
• Confers with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within workforce.
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
• Maintains labor and equipment cost control.
• Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
• Complete accurate documentation on daily work logs, time and material tickets, time cards, etc.
• Conducts post-construction review once job is finished.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Blueprint reading

Supervisory experience

Safety

Education

High school diploma

STP (AGC) training

Job description

Riley Construction in Wisconsin seeks a skilled Superintendent to coordinate all site activities, manage manpower, subcontractors, budgets, schedules, plans and specifications. Union membership or willingness to join is required.

The role involves leading pre-construction planning, interfacing with owners, architects and suppliers, and ensuring adherence to safety and project timelines. The ideal candidate can supervise 1–40 staff and run weekly safety and progress meetings.