Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering (preferred but not required)
8 to 12 years of construction experience with a focus on electrical projects
Strong leadership and team development skills
Effective communication abilities
Proficient in managing ambiguity and tight oversight
Excellent problem-solving skills
Must align with BE&K Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, Discipline, Accountability, Social Responsibility
Responsibilities
Oversee daily job site activities and ensure OSHA safety compliance
Direct field personnel according to project plans
Communicate daily progress and issues to the Project Manager
Promptly report problems to facilitate cost-effective solutions
Establish strong relationships with clients, team members, and subcontractors
Assist in developing and maintaining construction schedules
Ensure all subcontractors participate in safety pre-construction meetings
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth in a specialized field
Engagement in high-stakes pharmaceutical projects
Travel opportunities that enhance professional experience
Collaborative work environment with a focus on safety and quality
Access to ongoing training and development programs
Full Job Description
Our MEP Superintendent provides overall direction on projects and develops and maintains strong working relationships with the owners and architects throughout the project lifecycle. This individual evaluates project performance, site conditions, safety and quality standards, compliance with scope, and effective management of trade partners. This individual is also responsible for ensuring that constructability reviews, logistics plans and baseline schedules achieve project turnover requirements. MUST HAVE PHARMA EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN ELECTRICAL AND AUTOMATION CONTROLS - WILLING TO TRAVEL
Responsibilities
Oversee, manage, and document all day-to-day job site activities including OSHA safety compliance
Direct field personnel according to the project plan
Communicate issues, events, performance, and progress daily to the Project Manager
Report any problems promptly to the Project Manager to facilitate the most cost-effective solutions
Establish effective working relationships with Clients, BE&K team members and subcontractors
Request advice and assistance from the General Superintendent or Project Executive on matters pertaining to materials, sequencing, scheduling, logistics, and personnel
Project Start-Up/Turnover Meeting:
Identify pre-mobilization activities in conjunction with the Project Executive, General Superintendent, and the Project Manager
Develop start-up schedule with Project Manager and send it to the Project Executive and General Superintendent for review
Scheduling:
Assist in formulating and implementing construction schedules in the field
Establish and implement the Project baseline schedule based on the project contracts and subcontractor input, considering any elements that might impact the schedule
Maintain the schedule and ensure that work performed is consistent with the contract and will meet or exceed client expectations
Update Project Schedule monthly
Provide progress report with the six-week look ahead of schedule to the Project Manager and the field staff
Safety:
Ensure that all subcontractors participate in a safety pre-construction meeting prior to starting work on the project
Ensure that all subcontractors have a full set of MSD sheets on the project, as well as their site-specific safety plan and current insurance certificate
Review the project daily to ensure that all activities are being performed in accordance with all OSHA and governing requirements and the project site specific safety plan
Quality Management:
Ensure that all pertinent benchmarks for the project are established and inserted into the baseline schedule
Ensure that all 1st delivery inspections and Benchmark inspections occur per the baseline schedule so as not to impact the progression of the subsequent work
Ensure that the inspections are approved, documented and communicated to the project team
Subcontractor and Site Management:
Manage site pre-construction including pre-construction survey, job site utilization and staging plans
Mobilize the field office and maintains the job site to company standards
Organize documentation of the job site for easy access and review
Manage subcontractor performance to quality and ethical standards
Work with PM to identify and resolve personnel issues and construction process revisions
Manage all phases of the construction process including documenting and reporting site activities and progress, manage excavations and assist with Job Site Utilization Plan
Meeting Management:
Attend project turnover, mobilization, and project coordination meetings
Attend/lead safety pre-construction meetings
Attend/lead weekly foreman and safety meetings
Attend/lead monthly schedule review meetings
Attend/lead Pull Plan Meetings and 6 Week Make Ready Plan Meetings
Attend/lead subcontractor meetings
Attend closeout meetings
Attend owner meetings
Administrative Management:
Complete and implement construction office checklists including emergency phone lists
Complete daily reports and maintains logs of key activities, files and shop drawings
Manage the quality and condition of all material deliveries
Maintain required safety reporting and all other required files to BE&K standards
Insure that as-built working drawings are maintained as well as the current drawing log and revision log, communicating this to the subcontractors
Project Closeout:
Manage subcontractor closeout, transfer of utilities, owner training, work list and punch list
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering (not required)
8 to 12 years of experience related construction projects within electrical focus
Each project has specific characteristics regarding size, complexity, sector, etc. which dictate the precise years of experience and industry knowledge necessary for success, above and beyond generic construction knowledge and experience
Excellent team development skills and leadership abilities
Strong ability to partner with the Project Manager and staff
Must possess effective communication skills
Capable of dealing with ambiguity and tight work oversight
Must possess business judgment to negotiate the critical balance between budget and construction processes
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to take action confidently and decisively
The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems
Candidate must possess BE&K Core Values: Integrity ~ Teamwork ~ Respect ~ Discipline ~ Accountability ~ Social Responsibility
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling materials.
Must be able to work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
About BE&K Building Group
BE&K Building Group is a construction company that provides design-build, construction management, and general contracting services. The company was founded in 1972 by Bill Edmonds and Tom Kassouf. BE&K Building Group has completed projects in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, industrial, and commercial. The company is committed to sustainability and has completed several LEED certified projects. BE&K Building Group is a subsidiary of KBR, Inc., a global engineering, procurement, and construction company.
