Lead Construction Superintendent

Lakeside HR Group has been engaged to recruit for a Lead Construction Superintendent for an award-winning commercial general contractor based in Minneapolis who has now expanded into the Phoenix Area. They specialize in multi-family, mixed use and hospitality projects. They have established themselves as the go-to-firm when it comes to managing complex projects and delivering them to the highest standards. Their portfolio is filled with many success stories, but they are most proud of the strong relationships they have built and continue to grow. Their relationship-centered approach starts with our employees. They look for people who embody our values of hard work, safety, integrity, accountability, and collaboration. They want self-starters who take ownership in their work and value building and maintaining relationships every step along the way. They take pride in their desire to become better every day and provide their employees with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally. This company is committed to excellence and looking for people who will contribute to the company’s growth.

This position is responsible for managing all field construction activities on a major project. You’ll be responsible for all field aspects of the project’s budget, schedule, and general performance. The successful Lead Superintendent will communicate and interact with owners, architects, engineers, government officials, and the public in a clear, concise and professional manner. The Superintendent coordinates all site construction activities and supervises all field personnel as required to successfully complete the project on schedule and on budget. This includes maintaining the highest quality, supervising all trade and field personnel, and managing exemplary construction safety practices for all on-site activities. You will create and maintain positive, professional, and respectful relationships and maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized job site at all times.

Construction Superintendent duties will include:

• Help develop, maintain, and execute the project plan as laid out by the Project Manager and yourself.
• Ensure a complete knowledge and understanding of all contract drawings, specifications, addenda, RFIs (requests for information) and any other job-related contracts and information for each project.
• Supervise and coordinate all construction activities.
• Supervise, direct, coach and train Assistant Superintendents, General Laborers, and Field Interns.
• Create site specific plans and procedures that adhere to safety and record keeping requirements and Company's Safety Program to ensure a safe work environment.
• Obtain necessary information from engineers, designers, inspectors, municipal/provincial authorities, and owners.
• Maintain (1) set of complete, up-to-date drawings, including RFIs, etc., on jobsite for Company use and architect/client meetings.
• Manage job site setup and startup processes to include safety posting and procedures, security practices, field office location and layout, temporary utilities, staging areas, equipment, and manpower.
• Develop and refine a computerized project schedule, working in conjunction with the Project Manager to confirm schedules are properly updated to meet various dates required and/or maintain accountability for delays.
• Prepare work orders and field change orders and provide daily reports for all projects.
• Coordinate, direct and monitor subcontractor schedules via email and verbally.
• Inspect and oversee the activities of the subcontractors for safety regulation compliance and completion of their contractual requirements.
• Supervise receipt of supplies and all other onsite labor for safety, quality, accuracy, and workmanship.
• Prepare and communicate RFIs with architects, engineers, etc.