Lead Superintendent - Multifamily/Student Housing Construction

Job Description

Landmark Construction, Landmark Properties', in-house general contractor, is looking for Traveling Superintendents to join our team.

Here’s a link to our construction website where you can learn more: https://www.landmarkproperties.com/construction/

The Lead Superintendent is responsible for the supervision, organization, planning, and scheduling of the physical execution of the work and the leadership and management of field forces. The Lead Superintendent directs the work of Landmark Construction forces and those of the subcontractors including the coordination of subcontracts, drawings, and specification. This individual has the responsibility of monitoring job costs and taking necessary action to minimize expenses and/or maximize profits while maintaining quality. The Lead Superintendent should also prioritize maintaining a good internal working relationship with the Development, Design and Preconstruction departments.

Reports to: Director of Field Operations

Direct Reports: Field Engineer, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent I, Superintendent II

Duties/Responsibilities: The duties listed below are an outline of the Lead Superintendent’s responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive list.  As the needs of the organization change, these duties may be modified as needed.

• Attend and participate in pre-construction meetings to establish a plan for smooth transitions between estimating and project management to the field.   

• Understand and enforce all aspects of the contract documents including all addenda, plans, and specifications and their obligations to the project including scope and schedule of work for assigned trades for completeness, constructability, and verification.

• Oversee all aspects of the project field operations including, but not limited to:

  • Permits, risk management, miscellaneous duties, scheduling, cost control, issue resolution, meetings, reporting and document control, site logistics, contractual correspondences, RFI, safety, quality, field support, commissioning, punch list and owner closeout.

• Assist the Project Management team with the following including, but not limited to:

  • Planning and reviewing the construction program including procedures, job layout, equipment, systems, and manpower.

  • Establishing the requirements and procuring temporary construction services.

  • Scheduling and expediting the delivery of materials and equipment for their timely delivery.

  • Developing, managing, and forecasting of labor, equipment, and material budgets.

  • Obtaining construction easements, access, and other agreements in a timely manner.

  • Maintaining the overall development of the project from preconstruction to scheduling and update, manage, and maintain the schedule to maximize performance and communicate any conflicts

• Oversee labor, equipment, and material resources are within the approved budget.

• Ensure appropriate notices are given concerning weather changes, impact, delays, etc.

• Develop direct reports by monitoring performance, reviewing evaluations, varying assignments, mentoring, and promoting a positive project morale.

• Attend all meetings as required.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in residential and mixed-use building construction.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, Architecture, Business Administration or relevant major preferred.

• Scheduling & Job Cost software preferred (P6/ Primavera, Microsoft Project, Procore, Prolog, etc.).

• Minimum 5 years in direct supervisory experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, plans, and financial reports.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize work, retain accuracy, and meet project deadlines. 

• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail. 

• Capable of leading, training, and encouraging a staff of project management professionals.

• Positive and collaborative attitude with strong interpersonal skills.  

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the esse