Primary Purpose

Responsible for supervising the construction Assistant Superintendents, Superintendents, and other members of a project, including or more locations and serves as the General Contractor’s representative on the job site (s) under the direction and in partnership with Construction Managers and Senior Project Managers Construction. Approve the requirements of the Site Startup Checklist as directed by the quality manager for technical services.

Travel

Travel is required – up to 90%. 90% is required due to assignment being on site/physical location, living in temporary housing. Onsite is Monday - Friday with occasional off hours work, nights and weekends as needed.

Current Project Locations: We are actively hiring for projects located in Chicago, IL. Project assignments are based on business needs and candidate preference, when possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works independently of the Construction Managers and Project Managers direction while maintaining viable communications with the team’s leadership.

• Project Documentation:

  • Review and understand the project’s contract documents, including the drawings and written specifications.

  • Participate in constructability reviews of the documents to understand the design intent.

  • Review and approve established site logistics, including the fulfillment of the “Site Startup Checklist.”

  • Document the field record of the project by recording and distributing “Daily Reports,” “Meeting Minutes,” and other pertinent documentation as directed by the CM/PM while maintaining the organization of these records for immediate review on the project site.

• Project Site:

  • Supervise the construction effort (in conjunction with the CM), including craft employees and subcontractors, to ensure the project is constructed per design, budget, and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives, AE representatives, other contractors, government inspectors and others accordingly.

  • Supervise onsite functions, including scheduling, sequencing, engineering, material control, and safety.

  • Approve weekly 2-week “Look Ahead” scheduling, communicating immediate field tasking.

  • Ensure all onsite personnel comply with Project site rules and regulations, Safety program requirements, document all violations, notify project management, and recommend/ implement corrective actions as required.

• Additional Responsibilities:

  • Resolve unforeseen conditions, including unplanned interferences, contract discrepancies, and other construction conflict problems and disputes between the contractor, site staff, inspector, project manager and professional consultants.

  • Conflict resolution/corrective measures include resolving conflicts with trade sequencing and scheduling to maintain the project schedule.

  • Take the necessary corrective action(s) to mitigate impacts to the schedule and budget (in conjunction with the Project Manager).

  • Provide technical assistance, including interpretation of drawings and specifications and other contract documents for constructability, biddability, site access, staging, and material lay-down.

  • Recommend construction methods, equipment, and changes to maximize the project's success.

  • Receive Change Order Requests (COR) from the subcontractors.

  • Research and validate relative to the contract documents in conjunction with the Construction Manager

  • Supervision of site staff, including directing the site team tactfully and in a highly communicative fashion.

  • Active direction of site team tasking (administration, accounting, and MEP coordination) in conjunction with the Project Manager.
    
    
    

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of industry experience

Certification / License

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification

Work Experience

• Eight (8) years of experience in construction and/or craft supervision experience in construction.
• Five (5) years of Data Center experience as a site super or project engineer, including experience with the installation of mechanical & electrical system

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Capable of executing larger and more complex projects out of mastery of process, organization and demonstrated experience.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Access, Excel, Microsoft Project and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Reader/Acrobat.
• In-depth Knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations, pertinent governing safety regulations, building trade terminology, and technical aspects of field specialty.
• Knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations. Experience in construction scheduling and cost control.
• Experience in preparing, maintaining, and managing all on-site project documentation.
• Organized, analytical self-starter with the ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communications.
• Ability to manage diverse groups and create and foster a team approach to the project.

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

• BS Construction Management

Compensation

• Constructiv is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary for this role is $140,000.00 - $180,000.00. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short term and long-term incentives.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Up to 80% travel and valid Driver’s License required.