Traveling Superintendent

Company: Leopardo Companies, Inc.
Location: Hoffman Estates
Posted on: November 16, 2020

Job Description:

Leopardo is one of the nation s largest and most respected construction firms, building world-class facilities with innovative, environmentally-friendly processes. We are considered best in class by our clients and peers, and the media consistently ranks us among the top builders in the United States. For more than four decades, Leopardo has been recognized for consistently performing at the very top of the industry. Our reputation for outstanding customer service stems from our mission to passionately pursue construction excellence. Our long-standing commitment to continuous improvement comes with a healthy obsession with quality. This approach transforms our operations and customer service, helping us become the construction provider of choice in all our specialized markets: healthcare, interiors, retail, cinema, hospitality, office, industrial, residential and municipal.

Leopardo is currently looking for a Traveling Superintendent to join our team. The Traveling Superintendent will have the opportunity to work on site for projects throughout the United States.

Summary: As a member of the field operations team, the Traveling Superintendent is responsible for running the day-to-day field operations of singular mid-sized projects. This role will plan, direct and coordinate designated project activities ensuring consistency with Company strategy, project goals and objectives. The Superintendent will also perform quality control and subcontractor/vendor coordination activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Coordinate daily subcontractor activities including pre-installation meetings with each trade contractor.

* Organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of Leopardo foreman and self perform employees.

* Initiate a project quality plan in collaboration with project management. Monitor initiatives, document associated observations, and ensure subcontractors/vendors and self perform trades compliance to Leopardo Companies quality of work standards.

* Verify actual field conditions by conducting jobsite walkthroughs.

* Assist preconstruction and project management to develop an initial project master schedule. Monitor the detailed master construction schedule, create a two-week look-ahead schedule that coincides with the master schedule, track critical dates of all activities affecting the project completion, document delays, and communicate updates to all stakeholders as required.

* Initiate a project safety plan in collaboration with the safety department, and monitor Environmental Health and Safety initiatives. Walk jobsite daily to review conditions/progress and complete audits, inspections and daily logs, which document day-to-day job activities. Manage daily safe work plans and weekly toolbox talks. Report any incidents, property damage, and safety/quality matters for proper communication and investigation immediately.

* Coordinate, participate in and facilitate pre, weekly (e.g., OAC, MEP Coordination, pre-installation, Pull Planning) and post construction meetings. Prepare and distribute meeting minutes, as required.

* Review construction documents for constructability and conformity. Compare shop drawings and submittals to contract documents and coordinate among various trade activities.

* Maintain construction documents on site in PlanGrid. Post and process ASI s, bulletins, CCDs, etc. Generate field documentation to assist the Sustainability Manager in final submission to approving authorities. Ensure final inspections and tests are timely.

* Generate pre-punch and punch lists, determine responsible subcontractor for each item and follow up with subcontractor(s) to ensure timely completion.

* Interact and establish credibility with clients, owner s reps, architects and other stakeholders as required.

* Ensure correct setup and maintenance of filing and archiving systems.

* Build, strengthen and maintain relationships with clients/owners, owner s reps, and subcontractors/vendors. Establish repeat client/owner relationships.

* Participate in industry associations, actively promote Leopardo, and network to exchange information and gain insight about construction trends, the competition and industry trends.

* Participate in presentations and interviews for new potential projects.

* Assist with recruiting efforts as required. Mentor and train less-senior field operations staff, interns and other staff members as needed.

Leadership Competencies:

* Customer Centered

* Building Relationships

* Adaptability and Change Leadership

* Talent Development

* Company-wide Perspective

* Motivating Others

* Technical/Functional Expertise

* Critical Thinking and Decision Making

* Two - Way Communication

* Results Oriented

Supervisory Requirements: A Traveling Superintendent is responsible for managing the field operations of the project and, while not direct reports, the self perform trades.



Education / Experience Requirements:

Bachelor s degree from four-year college or university in construction, engineering or architecture related fields strongly preferred; or, equivalent training and related experience.

Minimum of five year s supervisory experience as a Superintendent I or Assistant Superintendent in building construction trades and a clear understanding of the business side of construction.

Must possess a comprehensive understanding in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling and cost control.

Proven record of success on singular mid-sized projects or multiple small-sized projects. Ground-up experience for projects in the $1-5M range or TI/Interiors experience is highly preferred.

Must possess a thorough understanding of construction technologies such as scheduling software and other associated construction software (such as Asta, PlanGrid, BlueBeam.) Ability to read and understand blueprints is a must.

Ability to travel on site to locations nationally.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Must have a valid driver s license. OSHA 30 Hour and First Aid/CPR certification is a plus.

"Leopardo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company prohibits discrimination of any type and will extend equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law (referred to as protected status ). Our policy reflects and affirms the Company s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices in every location in which the Company has facilities.

It is also the policy of the Company to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as qualified individuals with disabilities, or qualified protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the Company are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. The Company makes decisions concerning employment based strictly on an individual's qualifications and ability to perform the job under consideration, the comparative qualifications and abilities of other applicants or employees, and the individual's past performance within the organization.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, training, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all Company facilities and participation in all Company-sponsored activities.

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