Matthews International Corporation

Construction Superintendent

Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Construction Management or related field (7-10 years experience) or Journeyman with 15+ years.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in commercial/institutional construction.
  • 5 years of experience in government contracting preferred.
  • Physically fit to lift 50 pounds and navigate job sites.
  • Proficient in relevant construction software and communication tools.
  • Current safety certifications (OSHA 30, First Aid, CPR) are required.
  • US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily field activities to meet project milestones and schedules.
  • Create and track short-interval look-ahead schedules.
  • Cultivate a culture prioritizing safety, health, and cleanliness.
  • Coordinate work to meet contractual and industry best practices.
  • Establish and maintain dimensional controls and quality standards.
  • Proactively identify and solve project-related issues.
  • Maintain thorough documentation and compliance with contract terms.

Benefits

  • Mix of voluntary and company-paid health and welfare benefits.
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
  • 401(k) match to support retirement savings.
  • Full support for training and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
TMG's Superintendent II provides the knowledge, skills, and experience required to manage the day-to-day field operations of task orders and/or larger lump-sum institutional and/or commercial construction projects. Superintendent IIs are responsible for the production aspects of the work and are accountable for: producing quality work that is constructed consistent with the standards set forth in the project's contract documents; performing the work in a timely and cost-effective manner; maintaining a work environment that is safe and continuously kept clean and orderly. Superintendent IIs are the forward face of TMG and are responsible for establishing a professional work environment that includes: fostering a positive atmosphere, promoting proactive and effective communication, facilitating problem-solving, and minimizing and resolving conflict in a constructive manner. Scope of Superintendent II Position Supervises multiple trades of subcontractors and self-performance staff on all aspects of multiple small projects or a large project from start-up to completion with an approximate volume of $5-8 million. Essential Functions of the Superintendent II Position Strong working knowledge of civil, architectural, mechanical, or electrical disciplines and a strong understanding of the other disciplines. Strong working knowledge of construction means and methods associated with the renovation and construction of commercial and institutional buildings and site work. The ability to effectively communicate with management, subcontractors, customers, and peer groups. Ability to travel to different job sites within a designated geographical area. Responsibilities • Managing the day-to-day field activities to ensure that the project milestone dates and overall schedule completion date are met; • Creating short-interval look-ahead project schedules that make sure that upcoming events are communicated, tracked, and proactively attended to; • Creating and maintaining a culture that values safety, health, and cleanliness; • Managing and coordinating the work to ensure that it is constructed in an orderly and deliberate manner that is consistent with the standard-of-care set forth in the contract documents, which is viewed by the industry as an effort that is consistent with best practice standards; • Establishing and maintaining all dimensional controls for the project, to include the use of third-party survey and layout personnel when appropriate; • Verifying that all work is installed in a workmanlike manner (i.e., plumb, level, straight, etc); • Manage and look ahead no less than four weeks to proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions; • Obtaining all inspections and ensuring that the quality aspects of the physical work are fully documented; • Ensuring all aspects of the project are compliant with all contract terms and legal requirements that govern the project and the community in which the project(s) take place; • Administering client-specific programs, such as CQC, Safety, Environmental Stewardship, etc. ; • Conducting and/or attending pre-construction, progress, and other project and staff meetings; • Conducting and/or participating in regularly held meetings involving TMG internal staff and external stakeholders such as owners, subcontractors, etc.; • Meeting with client representatives on a regular basis to discuss the status of projects, to proactively identify and resolve problems, and to ensure that the client is kept knowledgeable about the status of the work; • Managing self-performed activities to ensure that work is being performed within the established project budget; • Managing changes in project scope to ensure that the most contemporary contract documents are being used at all times to prevent avoidable rework; • Administering contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and other agreements to ensure that the scope, terms, and conditions are consistently and proactively being met; • Managing the punch list and project closeout process to ensure timely completion; • Maintaining daily paperwork such as timecards, field reports, schedule updates, and email correspondence; • Providing timely and cordial interaction with supporting work groups, such as accounting, HR, ICS, etc. • Directing and managing the workloads of supporting staff to include training, mentoring, and follow-up; and • Participating in and encouraging staff to seek out life-long learning opportunities and professional development. Minimum Qualifications • B.S. degree in Construction Management or similar field with 7-10 years of related experience or a Journeyman status in a building trade (i.e., Carpenter) with 15+ years of progressive responsibility supervising construction; • Minimum 7 years of experience in the construction industry with a commercial and/or institutional general contractor engaged in general building and civil construction; • A minimum of 5 years of experience in government contracting is preferred. • Must be able to lift and handle 50-pound objects; • Must be fully mobile and capable of walking job sites, climbing ladders and stairs multiple times daily to inspect work, direct subcontractors and TMG's own field forces, and assure safety and quality control; • Must have a clean driving record to facilitate getting materials from suppliers when necessary. • Proficiency with spreadsheets, Email, and other software used in the construction industry. • Current safety credentials include OSHA 30 1, 1st Aid, and CPR; • Current CQC certification issued by USACE / NAVFAC 1. • US Citizenship is required. 1 A grace period of up to six months may be allowed to obtain stated credentials. TMG provides a mix of voluntary and company-paid health and welfare benefits, vacation, sick and holiday paid time off, a 401 (k) match, and we fully support training and professional growth.

About Matthews International Corporation

Matthews International Corporation is a global provider of brand solutions, memorialization products and industrial automation solutions. The SGK Brand Solutions segment is a leader in providing brand development, deployment and delivery services that help build our clients' brands and consumers' desire for them. The Memorialization segment is a leading provider of memorialization products, including memorials, caskets and cremation and incineration equipment, primarily to cemetery and funeral home customers that help families move from grief to remembrance. The Industrial segment designs, manufactures and distributes marking, coding and industrial automation technologies and solutions. The Company has approximately 11,000 employees in more than 25 countries on six continents that are committed to delivering the highest quality products and services.
Learn more about Matthews International Corporation
Size
11,000 employees
Market Cap
$936.9 million
Industry
Net Income
-$78.4 million
Founded
1850
5 Year Trend
+3.1%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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