Travel Superintendent

Description

Summary

This position requires you to travel to different locations that may be outside of Louisiana.

The superintendent is responsible for overseeing and directing project production efforts. This includes organizing work methods, ensuring adherence to safety policies & procedures, scheduling teams and material delivery, controlling costs against budgeted projections and resolving discrepancies, tracking inventory & supplies, and ensuring conformity with project design specifications and workmanship. 

Successful delivery of these responsibilities can be accomplished by effective collaboration with clients’ representatives, associates, architects, engineers, suppliers, subcontractors & site staff. 

May be responsible for leading subordinates or a team in accomplishing these responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead meetings with owners/tenants to discuss build-out specifications and/or improvements and educate on the practicality & cost approaches of each aesthetic.
• Coordinate activities with architects, engineers, or other associates responsible for project design.
• Establish relationships with the design team & coordinate communication as necessary throughout the project lifespan.
• Create a project schedule in Microsoft Project and develop a plan for pre-construction through completion.
• Effectively collaborate with estimators to deliver accurate proposals & bids.
• Manage team schedules to ensure appropriate coverage at all times.
• Manage team task assignments & maintain accurate timekeeping records.
• Effectively supervise & evaluate the performance of employees & sub-contractors.
• Assist & educate project teams to effectively communicate RFIs and submittals to the design team.
• Maintain project/build-out construction schedule, adjusting action as necessary to meet established deadlines.
• Oversee and approve job-cost updates and coordinate with the project manager to achieve the most effective/economical strategy.
• Initiate and attend regular meetings with clients, sub-contractors, and field teams to plan, troubleshoot and assess / monitor costs.
• Continually foster positive relationships with all site staff to deliver a quality finished product.
• Maintain daily reports / meet record-keeping requirements for both material and labor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience as project superintendent or construction industry supervisor.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in build-out construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & related software, such as smartphones, tablets & industry apps.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of construction safety regulations, legal requirements & OSHA compliance standards.