Balfour Beatty US

SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT

Balfour Beatty US$160K — $200K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; advanced education preferred.
  • 10+ years of field experience in commercial construction, especially K-12 or higher education.
  • 10+ years of supervisory experience in managing teams and subcontractors.
  • Proficiency with project management software like Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling tools, preferably Primavera P6.
  • OSHA 30 certification mandatory; additional certifications preferred (DBIA, CCM, CIESC, QSP).

Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement the Zero Harm safety program on all projects.
  • Coordinate field activities and manage subcontractor work to ensure project delivery.
  • Develop strong relationships with clients, architects, and stakeholders for business development.
  • Assist in creating budgets, financial projections, and tracking project costs.
  • Participate in preconstruction efforts including estimating and schedule creation.
  • Manage project plans, logistics, and resolve scheduling challenges with stakeholders.
  • Lead project administration, quality control, and ensure successful project close-out.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Professional development and training opportunities available.
  • Support for work-life balance initiatives.
  • Involvement in community engagement and safety programs.
Full Job Description
Description

At Balfour Beatty Construction in San Diego, we are seeking a Senior Superintendent to work on various projects. This position is responsible for all field operations, including the coordination of subcontractors' work. Responsible for all field activities associated with the project, including ultimate responsibility for implementation of Safety/Zero Harm program for the job site, supervision of all field construction work by subcontractors and self-performed work. Share responsibility with the project manager for developing the project budget, actively participating in the preconstruction phase, and ensuring that the project is built on time, within budget, and according to company policies and procedures. Manages and mentor's assistant superintendents and other field personnel.

Essential Functions
  • Safety: ZERO HARM
    • Lead, Oversee and Educate Owners, Subcontractors, Team Members and Community on the Zero Harm safety culture and its benefits.
    • Perform project safety walks. Lead in project safety meetings.
    • Lead Safety Stand downs, toolbox talks and etc.
    • Participate in incident investigations.
    • Ensure safety is properly incorporated into job planning and project execution.
  • Business Development
  • Develop and maintain strong with new and existing clients, construction managers, architects/ engineers, subcontractors, key stakes holders and community.
    • Prepare operations-related components of proposals and presentations.
    • Lead construction delivery portions of presentations.
  • Project Financial Responsibility to ensure a project is delivered with Budget.
    • Assist in Project Cost Projection and Financial Reporting (Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly).
    • Budget Reviews.
    • Review and approve monthly owner and subcontractor pay applications.
    • Communicate with Project Manager on Potential extra charges and proper Cost Event tracking and Notifications.
    • Change Order negotiations.
  • Preconstruction
    • Assists with Estimates.
    • Assist with Constructability/ Value Engineering.
    • Create and update Phase and Site Logistic plans.
    • Create Overall Project schedule.
    • Assist in the creation of project GC and GR budgets, Staff Planning.
    • Assist in Scope Writing.
    • Review of Owner Contract.
    • Identify Risk.
    • Participate in Preconstruction Meeting with Owner and Subcontractors and etc.
  • Planning & Scheduling
    • Develop the Overall Project Plan, Phasing, Logistics Milestones and Schedule.
    • Perform schedule updates (prefer P6 experience)- Monthly Updates, 3 week look ahead, etc.
    • Lead pull planning sessions with subcontractors and other key stakeholders.
    • Delay tracking and Notifications. Time Impact Analysis Development.
    • Procurement Tracking.
    • Ability to Identify, Navigate and negotiation schedule roadblocks, etc.
    • Cost Loaded Schedule experience is a plus.
  • Project Administration, Operations, and Close-out
    • Co- Lead with Project Manager Owner, Architect, Contractor (OAC) and Key Stake Holder meetings.
    • Lead weekly subcontractor meetings.
    • Participate Monthly Project Reporting (MPR) preparation and discussions.
    • Communicate job needs / issues up as necessary.
    • Lead the Project Quality Control Program, Preconstruction Meeting, first work inspections and etc.
    • Assist in closeout of project, subcontractors and vendors. Lead project punch list completion.
    • Obtain certificate of occupancy and government approvals.
  • Build Effective Teams, Foster Positive Culture, Leadership and Employee Development. Mentor, train and develop salary personnel in all aspects of their careers. Provide timely feedback and ensure that employees participate in the performance review process.

Minimum Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Ten years or more of commercial construction field experience on K-12 and or Higher ED Construction. (Both are not required).
  • Ten years of direct supervisory experience related to staff and subcontractor management.
  • Proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, Procore, Bluebeam, Navisworks and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook). Creating and maintaining schedules in P6 is a plus.
  • Ability to read plans and specs.
  • OSHA 30.

Preferred Experience
  • DSA/Public Works experience
  • DBIA and CCM Professional Certifications (preferred but not required).
  • CIESC Certification (preferred but not required).
  • QSP Certification (preferred but not required).
  • Local qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The base compensation range for the role of Senior Superintendentin San Diego , CA posted above is $160,000 to $200,000 annually.

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, incentive, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law and any applicable plan documents.

About Balfour Beatty US

Balfour Beatty US is a construction and engineering company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the United States. The company is a subsidiary of Balfour Beatty plc, a UK-based construction and infrastructure company. Balfour Beatty US offers services in a variety of sectors, including commercial, healthcare, education, and transportation. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and has offices throughout the United States. Balfour Beatty US is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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