Superintendent

The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire a Superintendent for its Building Division. This position will be based out of Ruhlin's regional office located in Gahanna, Ohio.

Summary: Direct field construction activities and coordinate the efforts of project staff and subcontractors.

Responsibilities:

Documentation

• Create daily job reports.
• Identify improved methods to accomplish tasks and document best practices to share with others.
• Provide input to cost and schedule forecasts; verify work progress; perform project close-out and ensure punch list is completed in a timely manner.
• Recognize changed conditions and potential delays with respect to the contract and promptly notify the appropriate person.

General

• Plan and supervise all activities including determining methods of construction, sequencing, staffing levels, material quantities, equipment, and work schedules.
• Participate in the negotiation of claims and changes.
• Serve as liaison with owner’s representatives (engineering, estimating, and planning) to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule.
• Maintain a work environment free of harassment, intimidation, and coercion.
• Cooperate fully in achieving the Company’s equal employment opportunity objectives.
• Bring to the attention of the Project Manager and Field Operations Manager, in a timely manner, any employee relations issues that arise such as inadequate work performance or policy violations.
• Ensure minority participation goals (DBE, etc.) are achieved on assigned projects.
• Review daily and weekly crew production in relation to original budget and resolve field construction problems (i.e., lack of productivity, work interference, nonpayment for work performed, etc.)
• Prepare for and attend project status meetings.
• Ensure the jobsite is always secure.
• Train and mentor project staff.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Quality

• Responsible for ensuring quality workmanship is being performed on projects.
• Verify that products and methods used meet or exceed project specifications.

Safety

• Assist with incident investigations and follow-up.
• Monitor craft and subcontractor compliance with safety requirements.
• Perform weekly safety inspections and ensure toolbox talks are performed.
• Document and ensure corrective actions are implemented as needed.
• Promote the safety culture in a positive manner by leading safety incentive programs, best practices, and various initiative campaigns.

Scheduling

• Create and distribute 3-week look ahead schedules to key project employees and Field Operations Manager identifying items of work to complete and resources required.
• Communicate staffing and equipment needs in a timely manner to the Field Operations Manager.
• Coordinate with various crafts, Company departments, and other contractors to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc. support project activities and project schedule.
• Conduct effective weekly meetings with contractors and owners, as needed.

Talent Acquisition and Employee Development

• Treat employees and candidates for employment equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, disability, age (40 years or older), military/veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• Assist with employee professional development initiatives and programs.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction engineering technology, or construction management, related field, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or field experience.
• Minimum 4 years’ supervisory experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong leadership presence.
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills.
• Advanced knowledge of construction scheduling, cost control and ability to control and supervise large groups.
• Team focused mindset to build strong working relationships.
• Broad knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Willingness and ability to work non-traditional hours (evenings, overnight, weekends).
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft 365, Bluebeam, and HCSS.
• Commitment to Company values.

Direct Reports: Foremen, Project Engineers