
Senior Project Superintendent
The Christman Company
The Role
Overview
Oversee all onsite construction activities, safety, schedule, quality, and team coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- submittal review
- site logistics
- progress reporting
- construction docs
- safety program
- schedule management
Tasks
-Compile fair and honest reports of the project team’s experience with each trade contractor using the trade contractor evaluation survey. -When conflicts and disputes arise during the course of the project, focus all parties on developing mutually acceptable solutions aligned with the contractual agreements. -Ensures Christman is represented at the project site every day work is being performed by setting expectations, responsibilities, and maintaining commitments. -Continuously assess and analyze project’s actual status against goals, develop contingency plans, and revise construction strategy as required. -Prioritize and review critical submittals for dimensional control and constructability. -Promptly report and investigate accidents and safety-related incidents, disciplining repeat or extreme violations, up to and including, permanently removing individuals from the project site. -Authorize purchase requisitions for material, equipment, and labor as agreed with Project Manager, Executive, or Director prior to the project startup or in the event emergency situations arise and is required to keep the project and team members safe. -Establish an environment that supports questions and learning in the context of project goals and schedules. -Complete assigned and required training for this role. -Provide motivational and constructive feedback to team members regarding the impact of their efforts on the project’s success, impressions being created with other team members, and contributions to the quality of relationships being developed within the team. -Maintain rolling punch list defining final quality expectations and ensure completion. -Oversee technical interpretation of construction documents and drawings, recommend construction methods, and equipment as required. Assure consistency with contractual specifications and requirements for the project. -Create project-specific safety program highlighting key or unique hazards introduced by site conditions or work methods and scheduled adjacencies. Develop and communicate leadership approach for addressing hazards on the project. -Define safety expectations by providing a safety orientation for every individual who enters the site. Emphasize the importance of not sacrificing safety for speed. Discuss relevant safety topics with trade contractor on a weekly basis or more frequently if needed. -Plan and coordinate site logistics, including traffic patterns, equipment locations, and storage and staging. -Complete thorough and accurate daily reports of progress and concerns or challenges, including daily weather and safety inspections, violations, and accidents. -Review conceptual, schematic, and design development documents for constructability, phasing options, temporary protection requirements, site logistics, and other field construction issues. Recommend or evaluate construction options and efficiencies based on these reviews. -Plan and coordinate timely initiation, momentum, and completion of all trade contract work on the project site according to the project schedule. -Establish project site expectations for safety, quality, unforeseen conditions, housekeeping, and general conduct. -For all project team members, promote development of knowledge base, leadership skills, and partnership by modeling effective performance, encouraging discussion and debate over solutions and approaches, connecting project team members with learning opportunities and other team members who could serve as mentors, and prompting team members to recognize challenges early and plan ahead for important project activities. -Address early offenses to clarify expectations and reinforce commitment to safety, recognize and correct common work area hazards. -Verify and authorize trade contractor timesheets for extra work performed on a time and material basis. -Discuss quality expectations with trade foremen prior to installation (pre-bid, post-bid, and pre-installation meetings). -Arrange pre-installation coordination meetings for all work areas that involve overlapping work by multiple trade contractors. -Effectively drive a project schedule. -Partner with Project Manager, client, and trade contractors to develop a work plan for the project. Coordinate project team’s preparation for upcoming work through scheduling and progress meetings. -Leads, manages, and plans work activities along with recognizing safety concerns while as promoting a safe culture amongst our team, partners, and trade contractors.
Requirements
- 10+ years
- bachelor’s
- procore
- bim
- osha 30
- leadership
What You Bring
-Have excellent problem solving and ability to communication solutions with an understanding of how risk is managed as it relates to the project and company as a whole. -Minimum ten (10) years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role as a Foreman or Superintendent leading multiple projects at time or a single large/complex project typically ranging from $40M and above. -Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field. -Have basic computer skills and a basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Word, Procore, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and a firm understanding of Microsoft Project. -Must be able to write and communicate clearly and quickly to a variety of audiences. -Understand job cost accounting practices and ability to analyze reports. -Ability to manage time, plan, schedule, organize, and prioritize responsibilities to consistently meet deadlines. -Demonstrates the ability to create and build strong, positive relationships with owners, architects, and contractors. -Have a deep understanding of site requirements, tools, methods, and materials as it relates to the entire range of trade divisions. -Minimum of five (5) years leading a large/complex commercial construction project. -Must be able to lead, work well with others, and build relationships with the project team and subcontractors, resolving conflicts or jobsite issues as they arise. -Successful completion of classes or other training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, or Communication. -Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control, and demonstrated ability to lead, control, and supervise large groups. -Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience. -OSHA 30-Hour, First Aid/CPR, and any other safety or qualify related certifications.
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The Company
About The Christman Company
-Specializes in delivering high-quality projects across multiple sectors, including industrial, residential, and government. -Provides comprehensive construction management, design-build, and real estate development services. -Has a strong portfolio in education, healthcare, and commercial real estate sectors. -Known for an innovative approach to construction with a focus on sustainability and efficiency. -Reputable for consistently delivering complex, large-scale projects on time and within budget. -Operates across several states, demonstrating steady growth over its long history.
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
K-12 Education
