Traveling Site Superintendent

Job Overview

Job title: Traveling Site Superintendent

Company: Commonwealth Companies

Job description: Position Title: Site Superintendent

At Commonwealth Companies, we successfully develop, build, own, manage and have partnered in numerous projects in multifamily, senior housing, and commercial and retail sites. We are looking for a Full Time Site Superintendent to oversee the progress of the Day to Day projects, the coordination of crews, equipment, subcontractors and material suppliers. Working with the Project Manager, the Site Superintendent will act as the field executive, carrying out these responsibilities for a timely and profitable completion of the projects. The position requires leadership and is intended to provide key elements to help Commonwealth Companies in achieving success and growth.

Key general goals for the position are as follows:

  • Works with the Project Manager in preparing production schedules.
  • With assistance of Foreman, Project Manager and Director of Field Services, plans out work crew size, composition and timing, and to the extent possible, specific personnel.
  • Coordinating all deliveries and install of materials and coordinate and schedule site utilities.
  • Communicate installation information affecting schedule to Project Manager for updating.
  • Reports and approves on timesheets, labor hours and labor codes for Commonwealth Construction’s crews, tracks all labor supplied by Staffing Agencies or other Companies.
  • Responsible for requisitioning and utilizing Commonwealth Construction Corporation crews on the job, and through the foremen assuring timely completion within costs estimated.
  • Responsible for day-to-day scheduling, expediting and coordination of material deliveries, subcontractor functions and equipment required to advance the job on schedule and in budget.
  • Responsible for assuring compliance with contract plans and specifications.
  • Works directly with architect and/or owner’s representative on the job on a day-to-day basis.
  • Works with the Project Manager on the scheduling of electric, gas, phone and cable TV services to the buildings.
  • Maintains Quality Control at all points of construction.
  • Ensures the compliance of the safety guidelines and procedures in the job site.
  • Accompanies OSHA inspectors if OSHA inspections occurs on the jobsite.
  • Reports all accidents or injuries to Safety Manager, General Superintendent and the Senior Vice-president of construction.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to frequently lift or move 20-70 pounds regularly, more on occasion.
  • Ability to frequently, walk steps, climb ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.
  • Frequent kneeling or bending.
  • Ability to maintain equilibrium when working in high places.
  • Stooping, requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles.
  • Frequent reaching and extending of arms and hands.
  • Must be able to seize, hold grasp, turn or otherwise work with one or both hands.
  • Frequent crouching down and forward by bending legs and back.
  • Work environment is indoor/outdoor work as needed. Temperature ranges may be very cold to very hot.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Proven working experience in construction management, required.
  • Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, required.
  • Understanding of all facets of the construction process.
  • Familiarity with construction management software packages, required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, required.
  • Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
  • Competent in conflict and crisis management.
  • Leadership and human resources management skills.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent time and project management skills.
  • Valid driver’s license, required.
  • Bachelor Degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field, preferred.

This job requires traveling over 70% of the time. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. This job description does not alter the at-will employment relationship. This job description may change or be altered by the company at any time, with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer

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Location: Fond Du Lac, SK – Wisconsin

Job date: Sun, 10 Jan 2021 04:57:07 GMT

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