CSM GROUP

Construction Superintendent

Chicago, IL

Full-time

About This Job

Description

Position at CSM Group

About Us

We are a nationally ranked, safety-focused, and talent-driven organization focused on delivering project management services through tailored delivery models. Our strength is our ability to match a delivery model to specific project needs, making the construction process feel easy.

Our foundation is built on our people, culture, and values. Our teammates come first. We support each other through successes and failures and respect each other's ideas and opinions. We are a people first company. We know there is always a way to do it better, so we seek and nurture curious minds with a desire to solve problems and move forward by being creative and curious together. We celebrate each other's successes and acknowledge hard work, because we know our people are the backbone of our success. #Better Together!

Leading with safety is our no. 1 priority. We believe it is a fundamental human right to have a safe workplace, so we dedicate ourselves to creating safe environments for our people and everyone we do business with.

In addition to a positive atmosphere, a happy, healthy, and supportive work environment is especially important. Upon joining CSM Group we will provide you with a robust onboarding program to expose you to broad aspects of the organization by meeting with operations, business leaders and peers to better understand how we operate.

We invest considerable time and effort in selecting the right people for our team. We equip them with the tools necessary to provide superior service for our clients. We do this by utilizing StrengthsFinder2.0 and DISC assessment tools to help our people to understand themselves and their teammates and how they work. Along with ongoing training opportunities, team building activities, wellness programs and an annual company Summit we are dedicated to helping our people by investing in their future. This is where you come in....

Summary

The Construction Superintendent (CS) will oversee and coordinate daily construction activities in an active project setting to assure the seamless and successful execution of project objectives. The Superintendent will work with the project director and/or project manager to develop execution strategies, schedules, and detailed plans to safely and efficiently execute project field work to meet client, business, and project milestones.

The Superintendent will provide technical support and knowledge to on-site trade personnel of varying trade disciplines and will demonstrate proficiency in the processes and methodologies to successfully complete site-specific work. This will include technical trade knowledge and aptitudes favoring means & methods, site/trade coordination, complex installations, logistics, schedule management, site safety and field quality assurance. The Superintendent must possess the ability to determine whether installations conform to all applicable drawings and specifications and implement corrective actions for any non-conformities.

The Superintendent must also possess leadership and management qualities; both are required to be successful in the role. As a leader, the Superintendent must have effective communication skills to build consensus with project team members and stakeholders. The Superintendent is responsible for documenting daily field activities that include photographs, manpower reports, delays, daily reports, safety observations, conversations, deliveries, and all other activities that are necessary to maintain a complete and accurate record of the project's progress and activities.

The Superintendent reports directly to the Senior Construction Manager or Project Manager onsite and ultimately the Project Director.

This is a full-time, FLSA exempt position. It requires at least 40 hours per week with the ability to work more if necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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Manages all on-site construction functions in accordance with the established precedents, policies, procedures, systems, and requirements established by CSM Group.

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Demonstrates mastery in the construction project workflow and plans accordingly.

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Identifies risks that may jeopardize the project's timely or safe completion and mitigates risk.

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Attends Project Coordination/Preconstruction Meetings and provides constructability input.

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Reviews Bid Documents and Bid Review Documents to gain scope familiarity.

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Participates in Pre-Bid Meetings and Post-Bid Interviews.

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Coordinates and chairs a project kickoff meeting prior to subcontractor mobilization.

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General safety supervision and awareness with the support of safety specialists.

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Responsible for managing project execution including, but not limited to:

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Trade/ Vendor Coordination & logistics

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Daily Reports

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Development of Project Schedule

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Manages and Updates Project Master Schedule and 3-week look-ahead schedule regularly

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Drives outcomes in the field to support the schedule's milestones

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Site Supervision and Project Coordination

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Daily review and authorization of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) forms, hot work permits, confined space, crane lift plans and inspections, etc.

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Quality Control Inspections

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Coordination with Authorities Having Jurisdiction for permit issuance and signoff.

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Facilitates Progress Meetings among trades and applicable stakeholders.

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Leverages available Business Technology platforms to maximize efficiency, including Procore, BlueBeam, MS Teams, MS OneNote, MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Smart Phone Applications, iPads, etc.

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The proficient and effective use and navigation of IT tools, software, dashboards, and other technology platforms is a requirement.

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Monitors performance, progress, and manpower issues; resolves as necessary.

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Performs other duties as mandated by the Senior PM/CM and Project Director.

Minimum Requirements

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At least 8 years of related construction management experience within heavy construction, preferably for a Construction Management, General Contracting, or trade contracting firm.

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Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field is a plus, but not required assuming a combination of relevant education and experience that is commensurate with the duties/responsibilities outlined.

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Knowledge of building codes (IBC, NEC, ASME, UMC, NFPA, etc.) is highly desirable.

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Trade certifications and licenses are desirable.

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Proven track record of solid safety implementation and successful safety

performance record.

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Completion of OSHA 30-hour training program is desirable.

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Experience with projects valued at more than $25,000,000 is highly desirable.

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Minimum Training on Utilizing Equipment, such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, fork trucks, etc.

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Proficiency in contemporary technology platforms, or an ability and willingness to learn.

Competencies

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Collaborates

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You work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

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You represent your own interests while being fair to others and their areas.

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You credit others for the contributions and accomplishments.

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You partner with others to get work done.

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You gain trust and support of others.

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Action Oriented

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You readily take action on challenges, without unnecessary planning.

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You identify and seize new opportunities.

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You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times.

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You step up to handle tough issues.

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Communicates Effectively

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You are effective in a variety of communication settings: 1:1, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.

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You attentively listen to others.

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You adjust to fit the audience and the message.

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You provide timely and helpful information to others across the project team and organization.

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You encourage the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.

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Manages Complexity

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You ask the right questions to accurately analyze situations.

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You acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems.

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You uncover root causes to difficult problems.

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You evaluate pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options.

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Directs Work

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You provide clear direction and accountabilities.

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You delegate and distribute assignments and decisions appropriately.

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You monitor progress by maintaining dialogue on work and results.

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You provide appropriate guidance and direction based on people's capabilities.

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You intervene as needed to remove obstacles.

Benefits For This Position Include

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Medical, Dental & Vision Package

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Eligibility begins date of hire

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Telemedicine included in benefit package at no additional charge to employee

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Company provided annual HSA contributions

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Dependent care FSA, Medical FSA, Limited care FSA

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Paid Time Off

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15 days' pay year

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Regularly scheduled, full-time employees begin accruing PTO from their start date of hire, with increases occurring after designated years of service. Employees can accrue a maximum of 1.5 times the annual accrual amount.

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Holiday Pay

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6 Paid U.S. Holidays

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2 Paid Floating Holidays

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Employees hired on or after July 1 will receive 1 Floating holiday that year.

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Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)

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Employees have the option to contribute to Traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans.

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Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

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Individual & group learning sessions on portfolio planning

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100% vesting after 3 years of service

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Bi-weekly cell phone stipend

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Employer Paid Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Including but not limited to: Emotional well-being, family and relationships, legal and financial matters, healthy lifestyles, work and life transitions

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Access to EAP professionals 24 hours a day, seven days a week

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3 face-to-face sessions with a counselor (per area of support per household per calendar year)

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Service includes eligible dependents

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Personal, competency-based development program to assist in future career growth

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Wellness Program

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Paid Parental Leave Policy: Maternal, Paternal & Adoption

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Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

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Optional Term Life and AD&D Insurance

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Annual apparel allotment

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Corporate and Community Events

Physical Demands & Work Environment - Jobsite

The physical demands & 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. Please reach out to People Operations should you require such accommodation(s).

While performing this job, the employee may be regularly required to drive to and from the jobsites/assigned locations, sit, walk, stand, talk, hear, and smell. A major portion of the employees' tasks require extensive walking around the jobsite, including active construction areas. The employee is required to traverse uneven terrain and work from ladders, scaffolds, and other structures, as well as work at variable heights. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle tools, controls, and for fine motor coordination like computer work. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

For Field positions, while performing this job, the employee must frequently inspect the project site and may be exposed to ongoing construction activities, vibrations, noise, and various outside weather conditions (in all seasons). Work environment involves moderate risks which may require safety precautions. The noise level in the work environment may range from quiet to loud. The proper use of Personnel Protective Equipment (including but not limited to safety boots, hardhat, and protective eyewear) is required on the jobsite. This Position Description reflects the position's essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

CSM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and invite all qualified applicants to apply without fear of judgement and pledge to not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable laws.

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Job Industries

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Construction