Construction Superintendent

This role will sit in Illinois for 6-8 months before moving to a different area. Housing, per diem, transportation (vehicle) will all be provided. Must have vertical construction experience.

ESSTENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interviews and hires site employees.
• Approves timecards and requests for time off.
• Prepares work schedules and assignments.

• Communicates and enforces safety procedures and site rules.

• Develops a schedule and cost-effective plan for completion of an assigned project.

• Collaborates with other staff to create preconstruction estimates and budgets for materials and labor.
• Coordinates and schedules the work activities of tradespeople, professionals, and laborers, communicating to and via project foreperson to deliver instructions and project assignments as appropriate.
• Regularly inspects work for quality and timeliness; prepares and provides progress reports to owners and architects; makes recommendations for necessary modifications.
• Collaborates with architect, engineer, attorney, and other pertinent stakeholders to ensure specifications, zoning requirements, and other regulations are met.
• Ensures specifications and regulations outlined in architectural and engineering plans are followed.
• Obtains required permits and licenses; executes construction contracts according to terms of agreement.
• Monitors budget throughout the project and communicates variances as they occur.
• Maintains records related to costs and inventory.
• Addresses any safety violations or other deficiencies.
• Collaborates with union representatives to answer questions and clarify procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must be able to travel to project site not specifically located in place of residence.
• OSHA 30, OSHA 10, or equivalent safety training is required.
• Ability to navigate technology and software such as Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Applications. Microsoft Project scheduling experience preferred, but not required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.
• Thorough understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.
• Thorough understanding of quality building practices.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field required.
• At least 5 to7 years of experience in the commercial building setting is required.