Superintendent I

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.

position SUMMARY

Superintendents are responsible for the overall direction of field operations, completion schedules, and labor budget outcome of their construction project, including any Specialty Department work. He/She will direct and supervise all Pepper Construction field personnel and all subcontractors on the jobsite effectively to bring the project to a successful completion. Our Superintendents establish a positive and effective working relationship with the members of the project team (Project Managers, Owners, Architects, and Subcontractors).

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Plan and schedule project, including short interval schedules
• Schedule manpower and develop a working budget based on the estimates and project schedule.
• Control job progress by managing subcontractors, solving problems and conflicts, using proper documentation, quality control and safety control techniques on the job.
• Control project costs by weekly evaluation of labor, material, and equipment costs, adjusting to insure a fair profit while maximizing customer satisfaction foremost.
• Demonstrate superior construction process knowledge.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Insure customer satisfaction by recognizing and meeting all the client’s needs.
• Provide leadership through team building communications, proper motivation, confidence, good judgment and listening to others.
• Manage, mentor and coach other Pepper Construction Supervisors.
• Self-initiate and motivate.
• Insure that all parties understand the importance of safety to your project and educate those that need it.

MARKETING

• Sell your company and yourself to the Client, Architect, and Engineers. Earn their respect.
• Keep your appearance at a level appropriate to your role and the company’s quality reputation. How someone sees you is also how they see your company.
• Sell your company and yourself to building officials and inspectors. Earn their respect.
• Always act in a professional manner.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management preferred.
• 3 years or more experience in a field supervision role preferred.

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.