Robinson Construction is seeking a Traveling Project Superintendent - Food & Beverage

This position is responsible for directing, coordinating and monitoring activities of construction workers and subcontractors on a construction site. This position collaborates with others to define construction requirements, develop project schedules and conduct safety and quality control inspections. Additionally, the Superintendent anticipates and identifies project issues and risks, proactively communicates identified project issues and risks, presents solutions and confers with project team to resolve problems.

Robinson Construction is a Design-Build General Contractor specializing in the completion of process-intense manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. Our clients include heavy industrial, manufacturing; food grade processing plants, chemical and processing; power and renewable energy; healthcare facilities, and mining industries, as well as federal, state, and municipal agencies.

Essential Responsibilities
Directs, coordinates and monitors activities of construction workers on a construction site, experience in Food & Beverage strongly preferred
Collaborates with others to define construction requirements and project schedules; controls project scope and budget; modifies project schedule to reflect approved scope changes
Follows and promotes established project standards, processes and procedures; examines and inspects work progress and construction sites to ensure specifications are met
Reads drawings and specifications to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures
Anticipates and identifies project issues and risks, proactively communicates identified project issues and risks, presents solutions and confers with project team to resolve problems
Enforces conformance to safety and quality standards, processes and procedures; conducts safety and quality control inspections
Conducts weekly project status/issues meetings (i.e. preconstruction, safety, etc.); documents and distributes results
Records detailed information such as personnel, production, and operational data on construction documents
Maintains established contractual requirements to manage customer expectations and quality standards; identifies opportunities for improvement
Maintains positive client relationships to leverage future repeat business
Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures

General
Properly manage any crises or emergencies
Serve as primary on site liaison with owner and owner s representatives
Develop and maintain a complete understanding of the scope and approach to assigned construction projects and identify change orders when appropriate
Assist Project Manager in the development and implementation of the project schedule
Ensure quality workmanship and tolerances to eliminate rework
Ensure that the completed facility functions as intended
Ensure that subcontractors are properly managed and scheduled
Maintain favorable relationship with subcontractors to ensure their performance throughout the project
Support subcontractors with the resources to allow them to perform their work when necessary
Maintain jobsite order and cleanliness
Find appropriate construction solutions when needed

Supervisory Responsibilities
Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure selection and scheduling of employees
Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure selection and scheduling of proper tools and equipment
Serve as a motivator for employees by providing positive feedback
Provide overall direction for all on site activities
Ensure good attendance and timeliness of employees
Foster an environment of cooperation and teamwork among employees
Train and develop field engineers and foremen
Identify leadership candidates and provide opportunities for development

Project Efficiency
Coordinate the daily/weekly work plan with the foremen and employees
Ensure that employees and equipment are productive and fully utilized
Ensure that the most efficient construction approach is being utilized
Ensure that the construction site is maintained properly to allow ongoing construction activities

Procurement
Coordinate all on site purchasing in a timely and cost effective manner
Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure appropriate and timely delivery of materials
Ensure that delivered material is checked for quality and quantity and is properly documented and stored
Ensure that delivery tickets are marked with the proper cost codes and delivered to the receptionist weekly
Coordinate with vendor representative for installation procedures and start up services

Administrative Duties
Ensure that timesheets are completed accurately and forwarded to the Project Manager daily
Ensure that daily reports are comprehensive and electronically entered or forwarded to the Receptionist for entry on a daily basis
Complete the Employee Evaluation Forms and forward to the Payroll Administrator upon employee layoff, termination, or on a periodic basis as directed
Maintain on site project files in a neat and orderly manner
Maintain construction as built drawings as the project progresses
Ensure quality start up documentation and forward to the Project Manager
Ensure that operators perform daily maintenance and document in the logs

Safety
Conduct weekly toolbox talks and forward documentation to Human Resources
Maintain on site safety program and forms
Conduct site specific orientation for all employees and forward documentation to Human Resources
Complete all necessary incident/accident/near miss reports
Ensure that all employees comply with the safety program
Ensure that all employees have and wear proper PPE
Review the site to ensure compliance with the safety program
Ensure that all required signs and posters are properly mounted
Meet with OSHA inspectors in accordance with the safety policy
Ensure all on site activities comply with HazCom and Substance Abuse policies
Identify, plan and document all critical lifts
Ensure that subcontractors are conforming with RIHC s safety and quality programs
Continuously monitor the site and address any safety issues that arise
Work with the Safety Director to develop a site safety plan early in the project

Human Resources
Ensure compliance with the company Hiring Procedures
Take or deny applications as directed by the Project Manager
Interview and hire applicants
Terminate employees
Ensure appropriate and timely disciplinary action when necessary
Work to improve employee morale
Conduct new employee orientations
Complete new employee paperwork
Interface with the Project Manager, Mentor, and Field Engineer to insure proper development opportunities for the assigned Field Engineer
Develop subordinate staff to allow Traveling Superintendent to provide input to the company as needed

Quality Assurance
Maintain the level of quality that is expected by the owner
Work with the Engineering Department to ensure timely design documents for construction
Ensure that the project is built in compliance with the project plans and specifications
Ensure that design engineers are consulted before modifications are made to drawings

Communication
Maintain involvement during planning, construction and closeout
Offer knowledge and input to the estimating department relative to project productivity and approach
Ensure continuous communication with the Project Manager to develop and maintain total cost awareness of the project
Maintain open communication and relationships with foremen and workmen

Meetings
Monthly supervisor s meeting
Preconstruction meeting
On site progress meetings
Project closeout meeting
Owner/engineer requested meetings

Required Computer Skills/Programs
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Outlook
Internet Explorer
ProCore
Rhumbix Timekeeping
Knowledge of computerized scheduling

Qualifications
Bachelors degree in construction management or equivalent background
Substantial knowledge of the construction industry; seven years of construction experience
Ability to communicate and manage projects effectively

Training
Confined Space
Excavation & Competent Person
ACI Level 1 Certification
First Aid/CPR
Crane Safety & Rigging
OSHA 30 Hour Certification
MSHA Part 48 Training
AGC Supervisory Training Program (STP)

Other:
Travel will be required; requires valid driver s license and a good driving record
Overtime may be required

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.