Senior Superintendent - Killian Construction
Overview
Make the Leap to an Exciting New Career
Come join the team at Killian Construction where you’ll love coming to work every day! If you enjoy leading and managing on-site construction activities for multiple large-scale projects, then this is the career you’ve been looking for!
We’ll reward you for your hard work with an amazing benefits package & pay!
This Rare Opportunity Features the Following Benefits:
· Amazing Health Insurance Benefits at Extremely Reasonable Rates
· On Site Fitness Club: Weight Training Center & Cardio Lounge
· Access to Company Salon, Spa & Barbershop, Chiropractor, Doctor’s Office & Daycare Center
· 401k Retirement Plans with an Employer Match Contribution
· Paid Time Off
· Dental & Vision Plans
· HSA & Dependent FSA Benefits
· Accident, Short Term Disability & Life Insurance Options
· An Innovative Wellness Program that Pays You to be Healthy
Do you enjoy a position that oversees the coordination, supervision, and execution of construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule and within budget? The Senior Superintendent collaborates closely with the Project Executive, Project Manager, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver quality projects. Key areas include ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards, managing construction schedules, and providing leadership to field staff, including Assistant Superintendents and Field Engineers. The Senior Superintendent also assists in pre-construction reviews, scheduling, labor allocation, and material coordination. Have you been looking for a team that is encouraging & driven to be the best? Then joining the Killian family is the home you’ve been looking for!
The Senior Superintendent is responsible for leading and managing on-site construction activities for multiple large-scale projects. This position oversees the overall coordination, supervision, and execution of construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. The Senior Superintendent collaborates closely with the Project Executive, Project Manager, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver quality projects.
Key areas include ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards, managing construction schedules, and providing leadership to field staff, including Assistant Superintendents and Field Engineers. The Senior Superintendent also assists in pre-construction reviews, scheduling, labor allocation, and material coordination.
Responsibilities
- Client & Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, building owners, architects, and key stakeholders.
- Pre-Construction Planning: Participate in pre-construction activities, including constructability reviews, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management strategies.
- Construction Management: Oversee all Project field operations, ensuring that construction activities are aligned with project plans and specifications. Manage multiple trades, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure timely completion of projects.
- Safety Compliance: Lead site safety initiatives, enforce safety protocols, and ensure OSHA compliance. Actively participate in safety inspections, reporting, and ongoing site safety culture improvement.
- Cost Management: Collaborate with Project Manager to control costs by managing labor, materials, and subcontractor performance. Implement cost-saving techniques, including Lean Construction practices.
- Schedule Management: Develop, monitor, and adjust construction schedules to meet project deadlines. Oversee the preparation of three-week look-ahead schedules.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and guide Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and self-perform crews. Foster a positive, productive team environment, ensuring team members are motivated and meeting performance expectations.
- Subcontractor Coordination: Conduct weekly subcontractor meetings to review progress, resolve conflicts, and ensure adherence to project milestones and safety standards.
- Project Quality Control: Ensure all work meets the quality standards set forth in the contract documents and manage the implementation of quality assurance/control procedures.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to the construction schedule, budget, and quality. Address and resolve on-site conflicts in real time.
- Closeout and Commissioning: Oversee the punch list process, ensure completion of as-builts, warranties, and commissioning. Manage the final inspections and handover processes.
- Documentation & Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including daily reports, material logs, and safety inspection records. Utilize project management software such as Procore, MS Project and Bluebeam.
Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of 10-15 years of experience as a Superintendent in commercial construction, overseeing large projects (hotels, apartments, retail).
Leadership:
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple trades and direct reports, including Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents and Field Engineers.
Technical Expertise:
Strong proficiency in project scheduling software (Microsoft Project, Primavera), field coordination, and quality control processes.
Safety Certifications:
OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred. Strong understanding of safety regulations and experience leading site safety initiatives.
Software Proficiency:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project). Knowledge of Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, and Sage project management software.
Communication Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to lead effective project meetings and collaborate with key stakeholders.
Problem-Solving & Decision-Making:
Proven ability to solve complex on-site issues and make timely, cost-effective decisions.