Horizon specializes in the development and construction of multi-family housing as well as master-planned multi-use neighborhoods. Horizon has extensive experience in all forms of commercial, retail, and themed hotel waterpark resorts. Since 1984, our commitment to outstanding performance and integrity, in every aspect of our business, has prevailed. We continue to provide our clients with comprehensive design solutions, quality construction service, and excellence in property management — all based on a vision driven by values.

FIELD SUPERINTENDENT (and a Lead) for the Chaska and Rosemont areas:

We have multiple jobs starting in Minnesota. We have been building in the Minnesota market for the past 8 years and we are excited to continue that growth. We are currently working in the Willowbrooke area and looking to build an additional team today for our upcoming fall and spring work.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Field Superintendent along with additional Field Superintendents to support the onsite Lead. All projects are ground-up wood frame, site development, multi-story apartment/townhomes. Projects range for about 18 months. Our intent is for you to roll into another project upon successful completion of the initial project.

Benefits include health, dental, vision (HSA or co-insurance), life insurance, pet insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k)/Roth plan with company match, flexible spending, vacation/sick/personal and holiday time, milestone recognition, educational opportunities, as well as corporate events and outings to name a few.

Construction Management Duties:

• Coordinate project field operations
• Prior to project start communicate plan details or concerns with design manager at Design Development stage of drawings.
• Ensure the project punch list is completed (100%) within 15 days of receipt of the occupancy permit.
• Manage project punch list during all phases of construction to ensure quality finish.
• Ensure all trades provide a quality finished project.
• Make sure the project is completed on time as scheduled.
• Maintain professional looking job trailer, signage, site, etc. Project is to be kept clean, organized and materials secure throughout the entire construction process.
• Monitor schedule status daily and measure against milestone dates. Daily communication with the office is required with completion of detailed Field Reports and photo documentation.
• Keeps log of lessons learned throughout project and share such with functional leaders.
• Maintain 3 week look ahead schedule, showing all project milestone schedule.
• Be fully informed about construction documents and be able to interpret and implement all details related to them in the field. Make sure the project is built according to plans and specifications.
• Indicate and formulate formal RFI while forwarding to proper consulting firm for response.
• Communicate necessary changes to plan detail or spec to Project manager for implementation into construction documents.
• Make field decisions as required and report to Project Manager and/or GFS with results and get prior approval from Project Manager if there will be any cost change.
• Work with Project Manager during budget process for establishment of budget through GMP.
• Notify Project Manager and/or GFS of issues or concerns in making project critical dates. Obtain the necessary information to formulate recovery schedules as needed with Project Manager.
• Participates in team meetings as scheduled.
• Determine what is “undefined” or “unknown” and be able to get responses back to the field quickly. Keep information flowing along communication lines.
• Perform shop drawing review. This task requires attention to detail and persistence. The shop drawings are primarily reviewed by the Field Superintendent with input from the Project Manager regarding methods and coordination of work.
• Keep “general condition” line items below or within budget.
• Monitor general conditions monthly with review by Project Manager.

Safety:

• Identify unsafe working conditions or unsafe practices being performed. Inform subcontractor and Project Manager of unsafe practice and document that same was performed.
• Document, as necessary, all safety violations per HCG Safety Manual. Notify subcontractors and take corrective measures.
• Collect subcontractor Safety Manuals prior to commencement of their work.
• Initiate and document pre-construction safety discussion with each subcontractor prior to subcontractor start.
• Request and monitor adequate SDS manual for each required subcontractor material not adequately covered in HCG SDS Book.
• Request, as appropriate, additional support from Horizon Safety Manager or other staff to manage project safety per HCG Safety Manual.
• Perform daily safety checklist and forward to office as directed.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid training annually.
• Maintain OSHA 10 Hour certification and other as directed by Safety Manager.

The successful candidate(s) will have prior Field Superintendent experience of at least 5 years with ground-up wood-frame construction, preferably multi-family. Lead Field Superintendents must have 10 plus years of general contracting experience along with team leadership roles.

Technology we use: Raken, Microsoft Excel and Project, and CMiC.