What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent position at Shiel Sexton?
Superintendent at Shiel Sexton
- Lead and coordinate all field operations from project startup through closeout.
- Develop and implement project work plans, sequencing strategies, and logistics plans to maximize efficiency and maintain schedule commitments.
- Promote a strong safety culture focused on eliminating accidents and injuries while ensuring compliance with company safety standards and OSHA requirements.
- Coordinate and oversee subcontractors, vendors, craft professionals, and field personnel to achieve project goals.
- Effectively communicate with owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, and authorities having jurisdiction throughout the construction process.
- Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and project documents to plan work and proactively resolve challenges.
- Manage daily field activities, quality control efforts, inspections, punch list completion, and project closeout.
- Monitor workforce productivity, material usage, equipment utilization, and overall project performance.
- Participate in project scheduling efforts, including look-ahead planning, schedule updates, and milestone tracking.
- Maintain accurate jobsite documentation, reports, and project records.
- Foster a collaborative environment that exemplifies Shiel Sexton's Expect More culture.
Qualifications
- 5 years of commercial construction experience with progressive field leadership responsibilities.
- Proven ability to successfully manage all aspects of field operations on complex commercial construction projects.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing and building systems, including:
- Ability to read, interpret, and visualize construction drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
- Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience coordinating multiple trades and managing subcontractor performance.
- Proficiency with construction technology platforms such as Procore and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with BIM coordination software is a plus.
- Construction Management degree or trade-related background preferred.
Working Conditions
Personnel Management |40 Hours/week |Dynamic work schedule dependent on project status |Working construction environment |Outdoor/Construction Site Work/Office setting |Moderate Safety Risk |Deadline Requirements |Delivery of accurate and completed project
#ZR