Superintendent Jobs

Riley Construction Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced Superintendent to join our team in a field position. This individual would work at various job sites through southeastern WI and northern IL. We are hiring this position for all locations in WI/IL.
The Superintendent is responsible for the coordination of all construction activities at a project site with respect to manpower, subcontractors, budgets, schedules, plans and specifications and policies and procedures.

• The candidate should either be a Union member or willing to join the Union upon hire.

Responsibilities: (Include, but not limited to)

• Conducts post-construction review once job is finished.
• Assist project management in pre-construction planning, including developing and implementing project procedures, construction documents, detailed work schedules, job budget, etc.
• Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
• Attend and participate in weekly job safety and progress meetings. Occasionally the Superintendent is required to run these meetings.
• Maintains labor and equipment cost control.
• Orders procurement of tools, equipment and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
• Confers with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within workforce.
• Complete accurate documentation on daily work logs, time and material tickets, time cards, etc.
• Direct contact with owners, clients and architects.
• Studies specifications to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Implements changes on job site, such as trades changes, RFIs, changes to the construction documents, etc.
• Oversees mason foremen and maintains order, safety and cleanliness on the job site, including weekly toolbox talks.

Requirements

• Must possess good communication skills as the Superintendent is in constant contact with owners, architects, suppliers, subcontractors, Riley employees and the public via telephone, fax, e-mail, verbally and in writing.
• Can directly supervise 1 - 40 employees, depending on the size of the project, including Riley personnel and subcontractors.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• A new candidate should have completed the Supervisory Training Program (STP) modules sponsored by the AGC.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Construction field experience
• A high school certificate or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, pleasant working environment and team atmosphere. Come join an established firm whose core values include Humility, Integrity, Flexibility and Initiative...understanding that it all begins with our employees!
Riley Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer