Traveling Superintendent - Commercial and Retail Construction

Job Description

• Attend the post award review meeting to receive project information and details for preplanning prior to construction.
• Assure that adequate manpower is provided as required to meet construction schedules.
• Analyze construction equipment requirements and provide necessary equipment as required to utilize manpower efficiently, and release equipment when not required.
• Perform material and quantity estimates for each phase of work.
• 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.
• Direct and supervise the activities of craft superintendents and / or foremen in the performance of their regular duties.
• Determine and convey to subordinates the most efficient construction techniques to be employed to assure quality and efficiency in construction.
• Assist in the activities of the project manager / engineer in their duties including prompt shipment of materials and permanent equipment, in obtaining approvals of shop drawings and material samples, in preparing and submitting all change orders.
• Direct all subordinates in promptly supplying all required accounting data, conforming to all company accounting and administrative procedures.
• 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.
• Review all request for change orders with the project manager to assure adequate provisions for direct costs, overhead, profit and time extensions are accounted for and are properly documented as well as that they are submitted promptly.
• 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, progress payment requests, 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.
• Report regularly to the project manager to keep them constantly informed on job progress, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules.
• Direct adherence to the company's safety program in all phases and areas of the project. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 5 years experience as a Superintendent
• Must have ground up project experience
• Must be willing to travel across the Midwest
• Able to make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Able to organize people, tools, and equipment and plan / manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict.
• Computer skills : proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook and project scheduling programs.

What's on Offer

• Base Salary $105,000 - $120,000 - depending on level of experience
• Eligible for Bonus based on personal and team performance
• Weekly Per Diem
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 3 weeks PTO
• Insurance package (health, vision, dental)
• Life insurance
• Bonus structure
• Gas card
• 401K
• Company cellphone and laptop
19 days ago