Construction Superintendent - Stratus

Our Construction Superintendents are responsible for delivering an assigned construction project on time, in budget and with a high level of quality. This includes pre-construction tasks, field project management, subcontractor management and project closeout. The Superintendent has a key role in representing the organization and is the onsite leader who drives expectations, daily reporting and delivering successful projects in tandem with the program manager. 

Our Exceptional Benefits Plan includes:

• Supportive & Friendly Culture
• Manage national accounts for Fortune 500 companies
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off program + Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Career Mapping
• Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program (Non-Union employees), Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness Plans, Commuter Benefits and various employee discount offerings from our Vendors 
• Per diems available when traveling

Stratus is one of the nation’s largest brand implementation companies. We are made up of 1,100+ employees nationwide who roll up their sleeves, dive into the details and bring our clients’ brands to life! We deliver versatile solutions for some of the nation’s largest and most recognized brands. From exterior signage & interior branding to site refresh & remodel, from energy & lighting to repair & maintenance solutions, we deliver ideal solutions to meet all our client's branding needs.

Pre-Construction Phase:

• Attending Pre-Con site meeting/virtual call
• Confirm and work with the FM is required on the following:
  • Travel and car rental arrangements made
  • Survey is set up
  • Permit documents received or knowledge of how to obtain
• Self-Perform (if applicable)
• Coordinate with PM on material and labor needs
• Identify areas of work that may not be self-performed
• Confirm and work with the PM/PC/Pre-Con PC on the following
  • Create project schedule with PM
  • Review project budget, means and methods with project team
  • Ensure all project documents are in place
  • Confirm permit is in place
• Pre-Con call to the Local AHJ/Municipality providing the Permit:
  • Inspection lead time and schedule
  • Final sign off/Cert of Completion/Occupancy
• Contact all subcontractors for assurance of start date and required manpower to effectively work the Program
• Provide feedback and leadership on how the project should be executed in the field to ensure the project schedule/budget can me met or exceeded

Construction Phase

• Plans

• Provide daily direction on construction from plans/oversees subs and manpower
• Identify discrepancies in plans and seek clarification with PM
• Works with PM on RFI’s and possible solutions to field issues
•  Scheduling
• Drive project to completion
• Escalates issues to Field Manager
• Communicates and collaborates with subs on schedule
• Notify PM of all issues that will compromise on-time completion, suggest resolutions
• Collaborate with PM on rolling 2-week-look-ahead schedule for labor and material allocation.
• Self-Perform (if applicable)

• Confirm labor and material delivery
• Execute scope of work to:
• Project budget and schedule
• High level of quality

• Subcontractors

• On site before subcontractors & after subcontractors leave
• Escalate subcontractor issues to PM

• Material

• Receive/Inventory/inspect for damages – photo upload to Procore
• Compare with plans for completeness
• Identify missing material or shortages and communicate to PM
• Site
• Complete daily surveys/observations in Procore
• Maintain a well-organized, clean and hazard free work area
• Enforce OSHA 30 safety standards
• Weekly toolbox talks
• Daily touch base with PM and subcontractors

• Punch list

• Punch daily for quality control

• Identify punch items that will be unresolved as of demobilization

• Turnover

• Call off all dumpsters/containers/rental equipment as needed
• Ensure final clean meets expectations
• Provide complete list of punch items
• Customer approval and sign-off of completed job

Skills

• Must be able to represent Stratus in a positive and professional manor in the field
• Ability to read and communicate blueprint
• Ability to access and use technology; word processing, spreadsheet applications, cellphone, IPAD, etc. Ability to be trained on company systems
• Able to work through conflicts and provide solutions
• Working knowledge of general building construction and systems
• Basic understanding of Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and Masonry
• Ability to work/use power tools (drill/saw/screw gun, etc.), tools, lumber, and materials
• Comfortable tracking and managing projects utilizing computer-based project tracking systems

Education, experience, certifications

• Associate degree/Bachelor’s degree preferred, trade school in Industrial Education and Technology, Construction Technology or Equivalent experience considered in Carpentry and General Construction
• Minimum of two (2) years job experience as a Superintendent or General Contractor, preferred in Commercial construction, retail or quick service restaurant
• Experience working with permit and inspections departments from various municipalities, must understand how to obtain required documents from a municipal office
• OSHA 30 Certified, or the ability to get one in the first 6 months of employment

Working Conditions

• This position will require a substantial amount of travel, anticipate on road up to 8 weeks straight
• Job requires ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspects of construction project. Requires ability to climb ladders for heights of up to 30 feet, and crawl for distances of 50 feet
• Job requires ability to work with tools, lumber, and materials. Ability to lift objects of up to 50 lbs. for 50 feet is required

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