Senior Level Safety Superintendent Jobs

Job Description:

Summary

The Senior Superintendent is a top-level field leader who provides expert oversight for the most complex projects or multiple projects simultaneously. This individual is responsible for driving the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance, while also mentoring and developing other field personnel. As a key company leader, the Senior Superintendent ensures that all on-site operations align with strategic business goals, delivering projects on time, within budget, and with exceptional client satisfaction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Safety Leadership & Administration:

• Develop, implement, and enforce the site-specific safety program in accordance with company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
• Oversee the creation and execution of job-specific Job Safety/Hazard Analyses (JSAs/JHAs) to proactively mitigate risks on the jobsite.
• Administer and lead project safety initiatives, ensuring the complete training and compliance of all on-site personnel.

Project Documentation & Technology:

• Manage and take responsibility for proper, comprehensive project documentation within Procore, including daily logs, RFIs, safety inspections, quality checks, SWPPP reports, and monthly progress updates.
• Oversee and coordinate the technical review of the shop drawing and submittal processes to ensure operational accuracy.
• Utilize current construction project management software, mobile devices, and computers to drive field operations, documentation, and reporting.

Schedule & Contract Management:

• Create, track, update, and enforce the Critical Path Method (CPM) project schedule, teach and utilize it effectively to drive decisions and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Read, interpret, and explain highly complex construction drawings, specifications, and contracts to provide proper direction to field teams.
• Manage and verify all field-directed contract changes to ensure they are properly documented, estimated, and executed.

Quality & Financial Control:

• Enforce company quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs, reviewing design details and monitoring material installations to minimize warranty issues.
• Perform constructability reviews and value-engineer project designs and details to optimize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Review, administer, and take full responsibility for the project's general conditions budget and self-perform work budgets.
• Assist in preparing accurate quantitative estimates for self-performed tasks.
• Partner with the project team to expedite, control, and oversee all material purchases and the overall procurement process.
• Direct and manage the comprehensive project closeout process to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

Field Operations & Team Mentorship:

• Lead, mentor, and train a team of multiple Field Managers and site personnel on safety, quality, and company operations.
• Direct, coordinate, and hold project team members and subcontractors accountable for scheduling milestones and quality standards.
• Coordinate on-site logistics and foster productive, respectful, and safe working relationships with subcontractors, craftworkers, and all other site personnel.

Stakeholder & Client Relations:

• Deliver clear, authoritative, and professional written and verbal communications to all project stakeholders, including owners, architects, engineers, city officials, and inspectors.
• Manage key client relationships, actively participating in Checkpoint Clients and project feedback programs to ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Represent the organization in a highly professional manner to the public, acting as an ambassador for the company's mission and core values.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, candidates must demonstrate progressive experience and have a combination of:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Construction Engineering, or a closely related field coupled
• 10 years’ experience progressive commercial construction experience, including at least three (3) years’ operating as a lead Superintendent on complex projects or
• Associate degree or two-year technical certificate in a construction related discipline paired with a minimum of 12 years of experience including at least three (3) years’ operating as a lead Superintendent.
• Equivalent military experience will be considered toward the required years of experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• OSHA 30 certification is required.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and comply with all company safety policies.

Work Environment & Schedule:

This is a full-time position that may be based at a single large project or oversee multiple project locations. Regular, predictable, and physically active on-site attendance is an essential function of this job.

Travel Requirements:

This position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel regionally or nationally to support active project locations. Travel expectations include flexibility for overnight stays, temporary assignments, or relocation based on specific project needs and extended project durations.

Eligibility:

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Family Planning & Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Charitable Donation Matching
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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