Overview
The Senior Superintendent independently monitors on site safety, coordinates site construction activities, and supervises field personnel to successfully complete the project safely, on schedule, and within budget and with the highest quality.
At Brinkmann Constructors, we don't just build buildings - we build community, relationships, and a team that inspires confidence. It's the passion and expertise of our employee-owners that drive our success, pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in the construction industry. By joining our team, you can deliver outstanding results with an industry leader while building your career. Together, let's build a future we can be proud of and make a difference, one construction project at a time. Our purpose is people. Our passion is building.
Responsibilities
- Execute and enforce safety standards, processes, and procedures ensuring project site is kept clean and organized. Conduct weekly safety inspections and monthly safety audits.
- Enforce quality standards, processes and procedures; conduct quality control audits.
- Determine, follow and promote construction requirements and procedures identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Assist in managing contractual requirements and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain construction documents, review, and coordinate shop drawings and submittals.
- Direct, coordinate and monitor activities of construction site to ensure specifications are met.
- Oversee mitigation of issues/recovery of critical path.
- Conduct project preconstruction/strategy/premortum meeting.
- Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budget requirements. Updating by job and role as needed.
- Anticipate and identify project issues and risks, proactively communicate identified project issues and risks, presenting solutions and conferring with project team for resolution.
- Manage and plan all construction operations and schedules to ensure deadlines will be met; Identify compression opportunities.
- Maintain complete, thorough daily logs that include production and detailed areas of work.
- Maintain and control project scope and maintain budget by communicating with proper PO’s/SWD’s.
- Identify new construction products/practices and recommend methods, materials and layouts to reduce construction costs based on design needs/capabilities.
- Ensure proper documentation and communication of project status.
- Create and modify project schedule to reflect approved scope changes and to ensure adherence to key dates. Create CPM schedule.
- Direct and monitor compliance with all codes and regulations.
- Prepare and execute the project closeout process, demobilizing all resources, and successfully transitioning the project to the client.
- Maintain positive client relationships to leverage future repeat business.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 10+ years’ experience as a senior superintendent running ground-up projects ranging from $150M+ primarily in senior living, student housing, high-end condos, or hospitality market sectors.
- In-depth construction knowledge and experience in the construction industry.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams, with strong people skills to turn strategy into action.
- Proven experience implementing safety protocols with a track record of successfully implementing and enforcing safety procedures on construction sites ensuring a secure work environment for project team.
- Ability to understand and solve complex challenges to present alternative solutions.
- Strong understanding of schedule development.
- Understanding and use of Last Planner System a plus.
- Must be a motivated and driven individual with proven history to effectively facilitate the completion of subcontracted work.
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency with computer applications including ProCore, P6, and Mircrosoft Office.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company, for this position currently or in the future.
Working Conditions:
- The Superintendent’s work is primarily performed outdoors in various weather conditions with exposure to health or safety hazards, including noise level ranging from moderate to loud.
- Physical effort is required, including the handling of objects up to 50 pounds and frequent standing, walking, sitting, talking and hearing.
- While performing the essential functions of this position, the individual will use hands to handle, control or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; bend, kneel, crouch and/or crawl.
- Individual work location will change or vary and/or position may require travel.
- Environment will be demanding and fast paced; number of hours typically worked in a workweek may exceed 40 hours per week.
At Brinkmann Constructors, our passion for people means investing in their financial, mental, and physical well-being. Which is why we strive to provide our employee owners with comprehensive and cost-effective options that reflect Brinkmann’s commitment to health and wellness.
WE BUILD YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
- 100% employee ownership (ESOP)
- annual bonus program
- company-contributed 401K
- competitive salary with annual merit increase
WE BUILD YOUR CAREER
- continuing education reimbursement
- performance tools for added clarity of expectations and responsibilities
- annual performance reviews
- dedicated ambassador for assimilation into Brinkmann culture
WE BUILD YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS
- comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA
- paid parental leave
- work-life balance
- seven paid holidays plus three floating holidays to celebrate what holidays are important to you
- paid birthday off
- family-friendly work environment
- service awards with paid sabbaticals and milestone bonuses
- a positive and collaborative work environment
- healthy lifestyle rewards
WE BUILD COMMUNITY
- community involvement
- team building events
- local volunteer opportunities
- non-profit support and fundraising
No agency submissions will be accepted.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
