Traveling Superintendent, Construction

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

Qualifications

  • 5-25 years of construction experience, with 5 years as lead superintendent on large warehouse or distribution center projects (100k sq ft +)
  • Experience working in the Southeast for at least five years
  • Willingness to travel nationally for project requirements
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and construction scheduling software
  • Valid driver's license and ability to meet the physical demands of the role.

Responsibilities

  • Attend post-award review meetings to strategize project preplanning
  • Collaborate with project manager to prepare the construction schedule and staff requirements
  • Direct and manage the entire construction process to ensure efficiency, profitability, and adherence to specifications
  • Support project manager/engineer in material logistics and approvals
  • Coordinate activities of subcontractors to align with project schedules and objectives
  • Communicate schedule changes promptly to supervisors and subcontractors
  • Assist in preparing job progress and cost reports for accurate budgeting

Benefits

  • Vehicle allowance, per diem, and coverage for living expenses during travel
  • Round-trip airplane tickets home every two weeks while traveling
  • Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
  • Performance-based bonus program leading the industry
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to foster ownership
  • 401k options including traditional and Roth plans
  • Tuition reimbursement program for employees
  • Scholarship opportunities for employees' children ($28,000 per child)
  • One month paid sabbatical every five years, with $5,000 travel fund
  • Annual one-week paid volunteer leave to give back to the community
  • 100% match for charitable donations
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 100% paid maternity leave for 12 weeks
Full Job Description
You\'ll need 5-25 years of experience leading ground-up, cold storage and light industrial construction projects, 100K sq ft and above. You\'ll have the opportunity to manage the construction and administrative activities associated with the field operations of a project from day one! Bringing the project to completion on schedule, within budget, and per the project specifications. A Day in the Life: • Attend the post-award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning before construction • Participate with the project manager in preparing a schedule of construction activities and their sequence, the organization structure, staff selection, and the manpower and construction equipment requirements of the project • Direct and control the total construction project to meet specifications and within the allotted time schedule in an efficient manner to produce the expected profit • Assist the project manager/engineer in their duties including prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment and obtaining approvals of shop drawings and material samples • Coordinate the activities of subcontractors to permit them to perform their work effectively and to integrate it with project schedules and progress • Inform all supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes • Assist in the preparation of all job progress and cost reports to accurately reflect actual costs • Review and approve all requisitions, field purchase orders, invoices, and other significant reports and documents • Cooperate with the owner and his representatives, keeping them informed of construction progress • Cooperate with architects or owner representatives on an amicable basis, but in the long-term interest of the company • Hold job site meetings with project manager and the regional manager • Report regularly to the project manager to keep them constantly informed on job progress, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules • Maintain a daily diary to permanently record all significant project facts, events, conditions, visitors, owner representative contacts, commitments, agreements, and approvals • Direct adherence to the company\'s safety program in all phases and areas of the project • Make decisions under tight deadlines • Organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results • Demonstrate leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict • Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes, making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations • Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations Necessary Qualifications: • 5-25 years of construction experience, with at least 5 of those years as a lead superintendent on warehouse or distribution center projects that are a minimum of 100k sq ft • At least five years of recent experience working within the Southeast • Willing to travel nationally • Computer skills: proficiency in using Word, Excel, Outlook and project scheduling programs • Possess and maintain a current, valid driver\'s license in your state of residence • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including but not limited to: standing or walking for long periods of time, occasionally on uneven terrain, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and/or lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds. What We Can Offer You: We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world. • Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses on traveling jobs • An airplane ticket home every 2 weeks when traveling • Business expenses and mileage reimbursement • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • Traditional and Roth 401k • Tuition reimbursement for associates • Scholarship for associates\' children up to $28,000 per child • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel • 1-week paid volunteer leave each year • 100% charitable match • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage • 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

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