Traveling Superintendent

Position Title: Traveling Site-Superintendent                           Reports To: General Superintendent

Company: Fessler & Bowman, Inc.                                            Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Founded in 1963 by Don Fessler & George Bowman, Fessler & Bowman, Inc. has grown from a residential flatwork & basement wall contractor to a top 100 Commercial Concrete Contractor recognized across the nation. Keeping customer satisfaction as our fundamental core value has allowed Fessler & Bowman, Inc. to prosper for more than six decades.

Our Culture & Philosophy:

Fessler & Bowman is a fast-paced and culture-focused industry leader in specialty concrete and civil earthwork.  When we talk about culture at F&B, it is not just a plaque hanging in our lobby. Our values are our driving force and have allowed us to build a phenomenal team delivering best in class products to our customers.

• Open & Constructive
• Take Pride in Our Product
• Relentless Commitment
• Care About Our Customers
• Team Success

Summary:

Site Superintendents assist in F&Bs success in both the office and the field. Site-Superintendents will be responsible for supervising and scheduling all construction activities at local job sites; this includes directing Foremen, making sure jobs are being completed on time and on budget, and ensuring quality and safety requirements are being met. The descriptions below are representative of, but not limited to, the duties and responsibilities for this position.

Five Key Roles of the Site-Superintendent:

• Communicate daily production goals to field teams and hold the Foremen accountable to achieve daily goals.
• Review, validate, and hold the Foremen accountable for the completion of daily timesheets, accurate cost coding, and daily logs on all projects.
• Confirm field adherence to the scope of work ensuring no additional T&M and/or change order work is started without written authorization from the client and approval from PM Team.
• Validate that all take-off quantities for accuracy and that materials, manpower, and equipment are secured according to the project schedule.
• Review project weekly financial performance with PM and General Superintendent to ensure the budget is on track.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple crews to ensure that production rates are achieved in line with the budget.
• Attend client project meetings and negotiate the timing of change requests in cooperation with the PM team.
• Ensure all equipment, forms, shoring, etc. is removed from the site to optimize usage and control project costs.
• Validate that F&B standard means and methods are used to ensure all quality targets are achieved.
• Validate Grades and evaluations are accurate.
• Maintain a rolling 4-week look ahead for manpower needs on all assigned projects.
• Daily communication with PM on job progress and identifying any issues that require resolution.
• Pour card validation.
• Validate Miss Dig/811/One Call has been completed for all projects.
• Validating equipment utilization and driving optimization when feasible.
• Validate all punch list items are completed.
• Communicate with owners and owner’s representatives on a consistent basis.
• Resolve conflicts and disputes to minimize delays and claims.
• Instruct and enforce field staff on the processes, policies, and procedures essential to the project.
• Ensure job clean-up and demobilization tasks are finished once work is completed.
• Understand and apply the Company’s labor relations policies.

• Communicating and upholding the Company’s commitment to Integrity and Code of Ethics, as well as ensuring the same for the entire team.

• Other relevant tasks as assigned.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

• At least five (5) years in concrete or heavy civil construction.
• Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation.
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely in a positive manner with team members.

Travel:

Travel is required for this position. Travel may include, but is not limited to, travel from office to various job sites. Fessler and Bowman will compensate for travel when applicable. 

Work Environment:

As a Site-Superintendent, you will be subject to various work environments. Environments include but are not limited to the following: office and field settings, high/low temperatures, areas close to traffic, loud and frequent noises, confined spaces, heights, indoor/outdoor settings. 

Benefits:

Fessler & Bowman is proud to provide eligible Team Members with the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company contributions
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Benefits:

Fessler & Bowman is proud to provide non-union Team Members with the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company contributions