Senior Superintendent

STO Building Group; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Columbia, SC is seeking a Senior Superintendent to coordinate and supervise construction activities. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of supervisory experience in construction, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, knowledge of safety requirements, and the ability to manage subcontractors effectively. Competitive benefits package available.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of supervisory experience in the construction field.
• Preferred experience of 15 or more years in supervisory roles.
• Ability to motivate employees and handle project situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise craft employee activities and subcontractors.
• Ensure project compliance with design, budget, and schedule.
• Promote a safe work environment and compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of construction technology

Safety requirements knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Senior Superintendent

Job Summary

The basic function of the Senior Superintendent is to coordinate and supervise craft employee activities and subcontractors. The Superintendent reports to and is directly accountable to the General Superintendent.

Requirements

• 10+ years of supervisory experience in the construction field.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field (preferred).

Experience

• 10+ years of supervisory experience in the construction field.
• 15 or more years of supervisory experience in the construction field (preferred).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Excellent communication, organizational and supervisory skills
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, and methods).
• Thorough knowledge of all safety requirements.
• The ability to motivate employees and handle any situation that occurs on the project.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to see well (either naturally or with correction).
• Coordinate the movements of eyes, hands, and fingers with full use of hands, arms and fingers.
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or work at any height.
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally more.

Essential Functions

• Hire, train, evaluate and terminate craft personnel, following established company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Supervise craft personnel and other contractors to ensure project is constructed by design, within budget and on schedule.
• Assist project management with drawing interpretations and recommend construction methods and equipment.
• Ensure all personnel comply with safety and working procedures.
• Assume responsibility for productivity of project.
• Promote a safe work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives and other contractors.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise on-site functions.
• Supervise craft employees and other contractors as required by the contract.
• May authorize and approve all project personnel transactions, purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc.
• Provide technical assistance, interpret drawings, and recommend construction methods and equipment as required.
• Assist project management in developing and implementing project procedures, working documents, standards.
• Ensure all on-site personnel comply with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, etc. Document all violations; notify project management, recommend/implement corrective actions as required.
• Work closely with the Safety Director to create a constant awareness including rigid enforcement of the requirements of Ajax Building Company’s Safety Policy.
• Assume responsibility for productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials & equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
• Perform and/or supervise building layout and field engineering.

Benefits

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.