Shawmut Design and Construction

Senior Superintendent-Higher Ed

Shawmut Design and Construction$175K — $225K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience as a Project Superintendent with a general contractor
  • Proven management of ground-up construction projects valued at $25M+
  • Demonstrated knowledge of DSA (California Department of State Architect) project standards
  • Strong experience in the higher education construction sector
  • Expertise overseeing large-scale, complex construction projects from preconstruction to completion
  • Communication skills for managing field personnel and trades, including training and mentoring
  • Experience with complex, fast-paced, and high-visibility projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily field operations ensuring safety, construction quality, and site cleanliness
  • Develop a thorough understanding of project strategies including financial goals and scheduling
  • Partner with Project Manager to maintain an accurate, updated project schedule
  • Maintain open dialogue with project team about job conditions and changes
  • Promote positive relationships by managing subcontractors and vendors fairly

Benefits

  • Supportive leadership culture emphasizing collaboration
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring
  • Involvement in high-impact educational construction projects
  • Engagement with a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
Full Job Description
Overview

ResponsibilitiesWe are currently looking for Senior Superintendents to join our team. What separates our Senior Supers is their ability to lead from the front and support their staff with charisma and tenacity. We expect our Senior Supers have true building knowledge and conquer challenges fearlessly.

  • Lead all daily field operations to ensure proper site safety, construction, progress, quality control and a clean site
  • Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and commitments including financial goals, scheduling, logistics, phasing, milestones, inspections
  • Work in partnership with PM to maintain an updated and accurate project schedule that reflects the changes in project status and that meets the cost and time requirements of the project
  • Demonstrate and maintain effective and open dialogue with the project team regarding changes in work, job conditions, subcontractor relations and any deviation in the direction of the project
  • Always promotes positive relationships by dealing expertly and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors while instilling this philosophy in the project team
Qualifications
  • 10+ years9 experience as a Project Superintendent at a general contractor
  • Proven experience managing ground-up construction projects valued at $25M+
  • Demonstrated DSA (California Department of State Architect) project experience
  • Strong background delivering projects within the higher education sector
  • Experience overseeing large-scale, complex construction projects from preconstruction through completion
  • Experience in managing field personnel and all trades on site with great communication skills as well as the training, developing and mentoring of others
  • Experience with complex and logistically challenging, fast paced and high visibility projects.
Salary Range Information

California Base Salary Range: $175,000 $225,000 The range stated is specific to California.Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.

About Shawmut Design and Construction

Shawmut Design and Construction is a construction management firm that specializes in building high-end commercial, institutional, and residential projects. The company was founded in 1982 and has since grown to become one of the largest construction firms in the United States. Shawmut Design and Construction has completed projects for a wide range of clients, including luxury retailers, universities, and hospitals. The company is known for its attention to detail and commitment to quality. Shawmut Design and Construction has over 1500 employees and operates offices in Boston, New York, Miami, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.
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