Field Superintendent (#2) - Large Multifamily Project

Description

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Horizon Construction Group specializes in the development and construction of multi-family housing as well as master-planned multi-use neighborhoods. Since 1984, our commitment to outstanding performance and integrity, in every aspect of our business, has prevailed.

Our client, Continental Properties, is building in Deerfield, IL. As a premier General Contractor for our client, since 2010, together we have developed and built over 20 high-end multi-family projects. The project scope is a $40M with a 18-month schedule (started October). The project is ground-up, wood-frame including 10 acres of site development with 9 3-story walk-ups for 286 units in total. Project includes: club house, swimming pool, ancillary buildings and dog park. We do not self-perform.

We are adding to the 2nd FIELD SUPERINTENDENT to work with our onsite Lead.  We've been working in the IL and IN market for over a decade and we are committed to continue as in 2024 we opened an IN office as well.   Let's have a conversation and see where it goes.  

Requirements

General Job Duties: 

• Assisting the Lead Superintendent: Support the lead superintendent in overseeing daily construction activities and ensuring the project stays on schedule.
• Site Supervision: Monitor and manage on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and construction standards.
• Coordination: Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of materials and completion of tasks.
• Quality Control: Inspect work to ensure it meets the project's specifications and quality standards.
• Problem-Solving: Address any issues or delays that arise on-site, finding effective solutions to keep the project on track.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of daily activities, progress reports, and any incidents that occur on-site.
• Communication: Facilitate clear communication between the project team, subcontractors, and clients to ensure everyone is informed and aligned.
• Safety Management: Enforce safety regulations and conduct regular safety meetings to ensure a safe working environment.
• Scheduling: Assist in creating and updating project schedules, ensuring all phases of construction are completed on time.
• Training: Help train and mentor junior staff and new team members on best practices and safety procedures.

Job Qualifications.

• A minimum of ten years’ experience in construction, including large-scale multi-family residential and/or commercial construction, is required for this position.
• Required to have or get upon employment OSHA30 and First Aid/CPR certification
• Familiarity with all facets of construction, including earthwork, drainage, framing, finishes and all mechanicals is a must.
• A high degree of construction field expertise will be required.
• Ability to supervise, teach and motivate staff; willingness to perform any task that is required and possess good safety habits.
• The person in this position must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with other members of the construction department and with third-party contractors and tradesman, as well as with company owners and managers, and all other office team members.
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects and meet critical time deadlines are crucial to this position.
• Ability to problem solve.

Physical Demands and Work Environment. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Agile in decision-making and judgment
• Write
• Operate a computer keyboard, standard office equipment and cell phone.
• Stand for long periods of time as well as bend.
• Walk the job sites on even and uneven ground; this could be up to 20,000 steps per day.
• Work long hours per day 9-10; sometimes up to 12-14 hours if the job necessitates it.
• Walk up and down stairs often carrying a weight up to 60 pounds.
• See far distances.
• Read plan pages, phone and computer screen.
• Climb ladders 6-8 feet as well as up to 24 feet.
• Operate machinery such as skid-steers and forklifts.
• Communicate clearly with subcontractors, clients/customers, and teammates.
• Move about and reach for items.
• Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Handle high level of stress.

This is not an all-inclusive list.

Salary : $85,000 - $110,000