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Traveling Construction Superintendent

Elmington, New York, NY, United States


Elmington Construction is a national general contractor and construction management firm providing comprehensive residential and commercial services with a partnership approach. We specialize in multi-family housing throughout the Midwest and Southeast United States.

Our experienced leadership team understands market dynamics and has refined our processes to minimize typical construction conflicts, delivering exceptional results that provide clients confidence and peace of mind throughout their journey with the Elmington family.

All activities will be performed in support of the values of Elmington Construction.

Integrity ~ Precision ~ Growth ~ Driven ~ Relationships

POSITION SUMMARY As a Superintendent at Elmington Construction, you will lead and manage the field team and oversee all work on site. The superintendent will be responsible for quality standards, inspections, safety regulations, orderliness on-site, adherence to company guidelines, collaboration with PM team, and coordination of subcontractors and equipment/materials on site.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Leadership and management skills

Ability to command the room

Passion to mentor & teach others

Basic mathematical Skills

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of all facets of ground up Construction

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations â€" OSHA 30 Hour preferred. If not current, to receive within the first year of employment and keep current.

Ability to travel if needed

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with team members and leadership.

Outstanding organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines efficiently.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Leads and models safety as a core guiding principle

Holds teams accountable to proper housekeeping of project site

Works with Pre-Construction and PM team to identify and implement all contract deliverables, quality testing, and reporting requirements

Performs a detailed review of project documents to stay ahead of RFI's and future coordination issues

Communicates any material delivery needs to project team so they can prioritize and expediate

Leads effective subcontractor schedule coordination meetings and addresses issues that may arise

Responsible for daily reports, progress reports, and compliance reports

Assists in development, planning, and updating of overall project schedule

Proactively identify problems and implement solutions in time to maintain workflow

Plans and establishes the flow of the work activities on the project.

Manages inspections by all agencies including consultants and local AHJ

Ensures all installed material is per specifications and submittals

Drives project closeout and owner turnover

Demonstrates adherence to EC policy and processes and teaches EC policy and processes to new team members

Prioritizes and actively mentors and trains others

Performs all other duties as assigned

SPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE

A degree in Building Science, Construction Management or Civil Engineering is preferred, but can be substituted with experience.

Minimum of ten years related construction experience and/or training.

Commercial/Multi-Family Construction experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequently sit, stand and walk.

Regularly required to talk or hear.

Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.

Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary.

You must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

You frequently work near moving mechanical parts. You occasionally work in high, precarious places and are occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. You should be able to recognize these hazards or potential hazards a react accordingly to protect the workforce and provide OSHA compliant safeguards

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel may be required

The Elmington Construction Experience

At Elmington Construction, we foster an entrepreneurial mindset, compensating for the value our team members bring to the table. We provide an environment that encourages room for advancement and career succession, recognizing and rewarding contributions to our collective success. With a team collaboration ethos, constant improvement is not just encouraged but embedded in our culture, offering autonomy to individuals who thrive on innovation.

Elmington Construction is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship. Elmington Construction makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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