Construction Senior Superintendent
McCownGordon Construction

People love to work here, plain and simple.It's easy to love your job when you're surrounded by driven, passionate leaders. We show up every day and give it our all; not because we have to, but because we want to.
Oversees major complex projects, and/or multiple projects concurrently. Leads and manages' project operations. Trains and mentors associates, and others in career development. Understands and applies MGC's processes, procedures and instills our core values.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

PRECONSTRUCTION

• Supports and/or develops the construction schedule.
  
• Provides detailed input and feedback with Trade Partner selection.
  
• Leads development of site-specific Safety and QA/QC Action Plans prior to mobilization.
  
• Leads development of comprehensive site logistics and phasing plans.
  
• Reviews and provide feedback to Trade Partner scopes of work and owner contract prior to bid being finalized.
  
• Provides leadership and learning opportunities to junior associates.
  
• Manages or assists with project permitting process.
  
• Develops general conditions and general requirements.
  

PROJECT SET-UP AND PLANNING

• Develops a comprehensive phased project logistics plan.
  
• Develops overall site mobilization, construction workflow, and comprehensive hoisting and rigging plans.
  
• Leads SWPPP, maintains and handles stormwater run-off/sedimentation, and erosion control plans.
  
• Leads and develops implementation of overall site office needs.
  
• Leads site fencing, erosion control, Trade Partners site coordination prior to mobilization.
  
• Ensures all locates have been identified, communicated, and establishment of project control points.
  
• Assists and / or leads execution of project permits.
  

SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT

• Co-develops and/or develops project schedule to ensures completion and accuracy.
  
• Coordinates and schedules Trade Partners, vendors and site staff on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis.
  
• Identifies most critical activities that must happen over the next several months / quarter.
  
• Ability to identify, develop, and implement recovery or resequencing plan if necessary to remain on schedule.
  
• Anticipates and proactively thinks through sequencing, phasing, and ability to adjust and communicate plan.
  
• Ensures master schedule is being updated and delays are being properly documented within the schedule.
  
• Understands of project's critical and near critical path.
  
• Leads weekly schedule updates and provides appropriate level of detail for look-ahead schedule.
  
• Effectively communicates schedule to project stakeholders.
  
• Effectively works in the scheduling software.
  

BUDGET MANGEMENT

• Reviews project budget and weekly reports to ensure project meets or exceeds budget specifications.
  
• Identifies and helps implement corrective measures to steer project back in budget.
  
• Leads field staff to ensure project budget and weekly reports meet or exceed project specification.
  
• Reviews weekly labor and material reports, communicates discrepancies to appropriate leaders.
  
• Reviews with Project Management to determine if Trade Partner's monthly billing are accurate.
  
• Executes Field Work Directives.
  

SAFETY MANAGEMENT

• Leads, prepares, and implements project safety plan with guidance from the Safety Department.
  
• Leads weekly site safety walk-throughs, ensures documentation, and corrective actions are immediately resolved.
  
• Coaches field staff in what to look out for, i.e. (trenches, rigging, etc.)
  
• Lead by example and ensure Project Safety is the highest priority.
  
• Ensure ORM's are being filled out and documented daily.
  
• Ensure safety orientations are being conducted and documented for every worker onsite.
  
• Ensures Trade Partner safety requirements are received and in place prior to site mobilization.
  
• Leads the review of hazardous building material survey(s).
  
• Leads potential high-risk activities and assists with the pre-planning.
  

LOGISTICS CENTER

• Develops a comprehensive material and equipment plan to maximize enhancements.
  
• Develops comprehensive equipment needs with the Logistics Center and evaluate merits of purchases vs. rental.
  
• Leads budget and schedule review to ensure equipment is onsite when needed. (Skid Steer, Crane, Ground Thaw, etc.)
  
• Leads budget review and establishes a plan to maximize tool and equipment rental enhancements.
  
• Provides logistic center with large equipment utilization plan, allowing time to purchase large equipment if needed.
  
• Ensures monthly Logistics billing invoice matches tools onsite.
  
• Manages proper maintenance of company owned equipment.
  

SELF-PERFORM

• Develops and manages production rates for team to ensure work is performed within budget and/or unit requirements.
  
• Leads development of project staff and overall field craft needs.
  
• Provides feedback, addresses disciplinary issues, encourages and recognize team members for safe work, completed on time, and with highest quality.
  
• Ensures Self-Perform is receiving adequate notice for any manpower request.
  
• Develops and implements a recovery plan if needed to get back on track.
  
• Ensures proper tools are onsite as needed for Self-Perform needs.
  
• Manages schedule, coordination, and unit tracking of field craft and self-perform tasks.
  

BUILDING PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS/QAQC

• Works with BPS to ensure BIM engagement (if applicable).
  
• Accompany or ensure Project Team Member(s) accompany BPS Manager during site visits.
  
• Lead efforts ensuring deficiencies are being documented and corrected with pictures in ProCore.
  
• Leads overall mock-up process, develops a plan, and ensures implementation.
  
• Leads preinstallation meetings are being held prior to any Trade Partner starting work.
  
• Leads QA/QC inspections, non-conforming work is being identified, tracked and corrected through proper documentation.
  
• Leads Quality Manager collaboration to maintain project Action Plans ensuring they are managed effectively.
  
• Leads effort with Building Envelope Coordination Meeting, ensuring all related Trade Partners are reviewing building details prior to start of work.
  
• Actively participates in project site-walks with Quality Manager during site visits.
  

DOCUMENTATION

• Ensures all documentation for the project are maintained, organized, and up to date.
  
• Ensures filing systems are well organized and maintained for all project files.
  
• Ensures drawings, daily logs, and inspections are up to date.
  
• Ensures regular photo documentation is being conducted. (StructionSite, Drone Flyovers, etc.)
  
• Ensures changes or field as-built is are documented with the design team.
  
• Ensures complete and accurate Daily Log's and distribution to proper team members within 24 hours.
  

PROJECTIONS AND DEEP DIVES

• Leads Project Status Report and Progress Photos.
  
• Ensures schedule is up to date and accurate.
  
• Leads and participates in meeting(s) with project team.
  
• Leads deep dive visit plans (parking, site walk, project preparedness, etc.)
  
• Leads follow up Action Items, documentation, and tracking through completion in a timely manner.
  
• Coaches and empowers project team members to provide input during meeting.
  

MEETINGS AND RELATIONSHIPS

• Leads weekly trade partner meetings and pre-installation meetings.
  
• Co-develops and leads in OAC Meetings.
  
• Develops professional relationships within the industry and represents McCownGordon in the most professional manner.
  
• Leads, prepares, and implements project safety plan with assistance from the Safety Department.
  
• Ensures weekly site safety walk-throughs are being conducted, documented, and corrective actions are being resolved.
  

RISK MANAGEMENT

• Ensures owner & trade partner contract(s) are in place prior to starting any work.
  
• Ensures we have received all applicable Safety Documentation from Trade Partners (Fall Protection Plan, Safety Plans, etc.) prior to starting any work.
  
• Ensures Trade Partner COI has been received and is not expired prior to starting work.
  
• Ensures FWD's are in place prior to any extra work being started.
  
• Understands and communicates the importance of proper delay documentation (permit, weather, trade partner, etc.).
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (requirements before going into job)

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  
• 10+ years' experience in the construction industry.
  
• Basic knowledge of personal computer and e-mail applications.
  
• Proven ability to accurately schedule construction activities or projects.
  
• Demonstrated success in effectively managing safety on projects.
  
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contract documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients, trade partners, or associates.
  
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
  
• Ability to travel up to 100% throughout the Midwest.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the primary responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel.
  
• The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the primary responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary responsibilities.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate regularly works in outside weather conditions. The associate frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The associate occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposes to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  

Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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