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## Overview Full Benefits Package Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Employer Paid AD&D and Short term Disability Employer Paid Life Insurance Voluntary Long Term Disability Wellness Program to reduce insurance Premiums 401k match up to 2% Gym Membership Program Mileage Reimbursement Per Diem Lodging paid by employer while traveling **Direct Hire Only\*** **No third party recruiters.** ## Description **Job Summary:** The Construction Superintendent will oversee all phases of a construction project. Travel Required: Nationwide Headquarters: North Olmsted, OH **Supervisory Responsibilities:** • Prepares work schedules and assignments in a timely manner for all trades and communicates with the Project Manager and Director of Field Operations. • Communicates and enforces safety procedures and site rules. **Duties/Responsibilities:** • Commercial Construction experience needed. • Manages / Schedules sub-contractors • Develops and coordinates 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 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 Project Manager, architect, engineer, 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. • Complete & submit Daily Journal, recording all necessary data & progress photos. • Maintains records related to costs and inventory. • Addresses any safety violations or other deficiencies. • Collaborates with union representatives to answer questions and clarify procedures. • Able to assist in punchwork as needed • Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: • Good verbal and written communication skills. • Competent in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, and adaptable to technology. • 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 and Experience:** • Bachelor’s degree in Construction management, Construction Science, or related field required. • At least four years of experience in building trade required. **Physical Requirements:** • Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather. • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times. • Able to wear all required PPE.
Salary estimate
$179,000 – $241,000/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
Communication
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