Superintendent - Commercial Construction

Introduction: Are you an experienced Commercial Construction Superintendent who is looking for your next career opportunity? Would you like to work with a group of dynamic, dedicated, passionate people who are committed to being Elite? Are you detail-oriented with a passion for personal development and process improvement? If this sounds like something you would like to be part of, we want to talk to you about a career at Elite Construction & Development. Our growing company is looking for a results-driven Construction Superintendent. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is interested in being a part of the team for an Elite commercial general contractor based in the Pacific Northwest. Our company is built on a hard-earned reputation of client satisfaction, responsiveness, and quality workmanship.

Position Description: The Construction Superintendent supervises the field construction, organization, planning, and scheduling of commercial construction projects in order to complete the work on time, within budget, and to quality specified. The Superintendent leads, directs and coordinates the work of subcontractors and/or Elite trade labor while ensuring all applicable OSHA, WISHA, Elite internal standards, and safety standards are adhered to. The Superintendent has management responsibility for trade labor and subcontractors in his/her area of responsibility.

Reports to: Project Manager

Supervises: Elite trade labor and Subcontractors

Essential Duties & responsibilities:

• Manage and make decisions related to the performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control and trade employee staffing levels.
• Examine and understand the contract drawings, specs, and addenda for design deficiencies, impractical details and possible code violations.
• Ensure all required permits or licenses have been obtained.
• Create detailed and accurate daily reports including receiving and reviewing Subcontractor’s Daily Report of work done and labor and material employed.
• Review, update, and approve, on a weekly basis (or as needed), all as-built drawings and project documents.
• Respond to subcontractor requests for field issues that impact budget, quality, or schedule etc. Coordinates/Communicates this effort with Elite project management.
• Oversee work among assigned trades to promote a coordinated and efficient project construction operation.
• Resolve local area problems regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor and equipment schedule, and all other appropriate matters.
• Manage the site safety program and ensure subcontractor compliance with company standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Create and update schedules and determine sequencing of work in conjunction with Elite project management, trade labor, and Subcontractors.
• Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule.
• Communicate with owners and architects/engineers in connection with field issues. Investigate and resolve such issues.
• Participation in billing process as it relates to Work-in-Progress (WIP) and generate the monthly (or as requested) estimate of work completed.
• Scrutinize the work to ensure that it is installed in compliance with and conforms to the approved contract documents.
• Inspect all work in progress or completed, taking appropriate corrective standards, and calling for required inspections by proper authorities at the required stages.
• Mentor, supervise and develop Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and/or Interns, as assigned, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
• Lead, supervise and develop Superintendents and other staff, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
• Monitor and report on team members’ attendance and adherence to company policies.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all company and client information.

Minimum Requirements:

• 10 years’ experience as a Construction Superintendent or progressive leadership positions within the construction industry
• Ability to interpret and build complex commercial projects according to architectural drawings, specifications, and other documents
• Must be able to understand labor, material, and subcontract costs and the ability to analyze reports to effectively manage projects
• Proficient at taking and uploading digital photographs
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and to operate heavy equipment
• Proficient with Acrobat, Bluebeam, MS Project, MS Office 365, Word, and Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to safely operate power tools is required

The ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field preferred
• Multifamily, Commercial, Healthcare, and Public Works experience is preferred
• Experience with Viewpoint or other project management software preferred
• OSHA 30 training
• CPR/AED Certificate
• Strong background in construction with craft trade skills

Other requirements:

• Possess the right to work and remain in the US without sponsorship
• Must be at least 21 years old and pass a criminal background
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening
• Possess a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record

Salary Range

Salary: $96,648 minimum to $114,820 midpoint, $127,986 superior candidate

Typically, candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on applicable experience, qualifications, and alignment with preferred skills.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with company-added contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance policy
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Eight (8) Paid Holidays

Safety Sensitive:  This is a safety-sensitive position.

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage and overtime requirements for employees. Under the FLSA, some employees are exempted from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. The term “exempt” means the position is not eligible for overtime pay while “non-exempt” positions are eligible for overtime pay.

EEOC: Elite Construction & Development is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy genetics, veteran status, or any other status protected by state or federal law.

Find out more about us on our website: www.elitecnd.com

Salary : $96,648 - $127,986