What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Superintendent position at Caddell Construction?
Job Title – AreaSuperintendent (MEP) - Commercial – Mission Critical / Data Centers
Location – Central Ohio
What You Will Do
- Works closely with project superintendent and project manager, as required, in formulating, discussing, and finalizing the overall plan of operations, job layout, job schedule, etc.
- Manages the day-to-day work of crafts and subcontractors in the field, delegating work through foreman and / or subcontractor representatives.
- Maintains regular communications with engineering, quality control, and safety to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule.
- Review plans and specifications of a job, job budget, and estimates with the project manager and project superintendent to ensure that quantities, values, manpower requirements, and deliveries of various divisions of the job are understood.
- Continued involvement with schedule development and periodic logic review, personal dedication to the generation of short-term look-ahead schedules, and their implementation in the weekly subcontractor meetings conducted by the superintendent.
- Assists in preparation of plan at the beginning of the job for receiving, storing, and handling materials as required.
- Assists in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required.
- Maintains the best possible relationship with the owner. Strives to develop a spirit of cooperation and respect between Caddell and representatives of the other partners on the project.
- Performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
Working Conditions – Construction setting, travel required, full-time. Must have the ability to crawl, climb, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, stand for long periods, lift and hold more than 50 lbs, talk, hear, and occasionally sit. Must have the ability to withstand confined spaces and or / extreme heights while negotiating tasks at hand in a safe manner to themselves and / or others. Subject to hot, cold, humid, and wet conditions depending on location.
Reporting Structure – Project Superintendent and Senior Project Manager.
What We Expect
Education / Experience – Minimum high school diploma / GED, and four years’ experience in the construction industry as foreman or assistant superintendent required. Four-year degree in engineering or construction management and four years experience preferred. Candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully managing Mechanical and / or Electrical scopes of work in the Mission Critical Market for a General Contractor– including field supervision, schedule management, and working closely with and managing quality control, testing, inspections, commissioning, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Effective verbal communication skills. Effective subcontractor coordination skills are a must. Excellent organizational skills. Must have a thorough knowledge of construction methods, materials, and equipment. Working knowledge of safety regulations and quality guidelines. Demonstrated ability to understand and adhere to schedules. Proficient in interpreting construction drawings.
Travel – Extensive travel required. Must be able to travel nationally.
This position will work at a Mission Critical / Data Center project and is eligible for a market premium addition to the base salary.
Your career matters at Caddell. While we’re large enough to take on some of the most complex construction projects, we know that only happens with the strong contributions of each individual.
