Project Superintendent

Christman•Washington, DC

2d•$95,000 - $143,000

About The Position

Are you interested i n becoming an employee-owner with an industry leader that will Build More opportunities in your professional career ? The Christman Company is looking for a lead Project Superintendent for projects $40M or greater in the DC Metro area. What You W ill Do: As a Project Superintendent, you will play a crucial part of the construction project team . Primary daily responsibilities of this role includ e , but not limited to : Ensures Christman is represented at the project site every day work is being performed by setting expectations, responsibilities, and maintaining commitments. Review conceptual, schematic, and design development documents for constructability, phasing options, temporary protection requirements, site logistics, and other field construction issues. Establish project site expectations for safety, quality, unforeseen conditions, housekeeping, and general conduct. Plan and coordinate site logistics, including traffic patterns, equipment locations, and storage and staging. Partner with Project Manager, client, and trade contractors to develop a work plan for the project. Coordinate project team's preparation for upcoming work through progress meetings. Plan and coordinate timely initiation, momentum, and completion of all trade contract work on the project site according to the project schedule. Oversee technical interpretation of construction documents and drawings, recommend construction methods, and equipment as required. Assure consistency with contractual specifications and requirements for the project. Discuss quality expectations with trade foremen prior to installation (pre-bid, post-bid, and preinstallation meetings). Arrange pre-installation coordination meetings for all work areas that involve overlapping work by multiple trade contractors. Arrange and coordinate timely permitting and required inspections to start and complete work. Prioritize and review critical submittals for dimensional control and constructability. Maintain rolling punch list defining final quality expectations and ensure completion. Verify and authorize trade contractor timesheets for extra work performed on a time and material basis. Authorize purchase requisitions for material, equipment, and labor as agreed with Project Manager, Executive, or Director prior to the project startup or in the event emergency situations arise and is required to keep the project and team members safe. Complete thorough and accurate daily reports of progress and concerns or challenges, including daily weather and safety inspections, violations, and accidents. Continuously assess and analyze the project's actual status against goals, develop contingency plans, and revise construction strategy as required. When conflicts and disputes arise during the course of the project, focus all parties on developing mutually acceptable solutions aligned with the contractual agreements. Create a project-specific safety program highlighting key or unique hazards introduced by site conditions or work methods and scheduled adjacencies. Develop and communicate leadership approach for addressing hazards on the project. Define safety expectations by providing a safety orientation for every individual who enters the site. Address early offenses to clarify expectations and reinforce the commitment to safety, recognize and correct common work area hazards. Promptly report and investigate accidents and safety-related incidents, disciplining repeat or extreme violations, up to and including, permanently removing individuals from the project site.

Requirements

Five to ten years of commercial construction experience as a superintendent on large commercial projects in markets such as healthcare, education, municipality, or historic preservation.
Progressive experience in skilled trades disciplines.
Successful completion of classes or other training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, and Communication.
Demonstrated interest in and ability to develop familiarity with the site requirements, tools, methods, and materials of the full range of trade divisions.
Demonstrates the ability to create and build strong, positive relationships with owners, architects, and contractors.
Must be able to write and communicate clearly and quickly to a variety of audiences.
Possess good problem-solving and communication skills along with an understanding of how risk is managed as it relates to the project and company as a whole.
OSHA 30-Hour certification, First-Aid/CPR Certified
High School Diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare Constructor, CHC certification (Preferred)
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Ensures Christman is represented at the project site every day work is being performed by setting expectations, responsibilities, and maintaining commitments.
Review conceptual, schematic, and design development documents for constructability, phasing options, temporary protection requirements, site logistics, and other field construction issues.
Establish project site expectations for safety, quality, unforeseen conditions, housekeeping, and general conduct.
Plan and coordinate site logistics, including traffic patterns, equipment locations, and storage and staging.
Partner with Project Manager, client, and trade contractors to develop a work plan for the project.
Coordinate project team's preparation for upcoming work through progress meetings.
Plan and coordinate timely initiation, momentum, and completion of all trade contract work on the project site according to the project schedule.
Oversee technical interpretation of construction documents and drawings, recommend construction methods, and equipment as required.
Assure consistency with contractual specifications and requirements for the project.
Discuss quality expectations with trade foremen prior to installation (pre-bid, post-bid, and preinstallation meetings).
Arrange pre-installation coordination meetings for all work areas that involve overlapping work by multiple trade contractors.
Arrange and coordinate timely permitting and required inspections to start and complete work.
Prioritize and review critical submittals for dimensional control and constructability.
Maintain rolling punch list defining final quality expectations and ensure completion.
Verify and authorize trade contractor timesheets for extra work performed on a time and material basis.
Authorize purchase requisitions for material, equipment, and labor as agreed with Project Manager, Executive, or Director prior to the project startup or in the event emergency situations arise and is required to keep the project and team members safe.
Complete thorough and accurate daily reports of progress and concerns or challenges, including daily weather and safety inspections, violations, and accidents.
Continuously assess and analyze the project's actual status against goals, develop contingency plans, and revise construction strategy as required.
When conflicts and disputes arise during the course of the project, focus all parties on developing mutually acceptable solutions aligned with the contractual agreements.
Create a project-specific safety program highlighting key or unique hazards introduced by site conditions or work methods and scheduled adjacencies.
Develop and communicate leadership approach for addressing hazards on the project.
Define safety expectations by providing a safety orientation for every individual who enters the site.
Address early offenses to clarify expectations and reinforce the commitment to safety, recognize and correct common work area hazards.
Promptly report and investigate accidents and safety-related incidents, disciplining repeat or extreme violations, up to and including, permanently removing individuals from the project site.