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Wolvering Building Group, Inc Construction Superintendent - Traveling in Grand Rapids, Michigan

We are excited that you are thinking about building your career at Wolverine Building Group and joining us to positively impact people and communities. Wolverine Building Group is recognized nationally as a leader in the construction industry. We specialize in industrial, multi-unit residential, healthcare, office, retail, and restaurant construction. We're proud to be nationally recognized as one of the "Best and Brightest companies to work for."

The Travel Superintendent II leads complex commercial construction projects and organizes and directs multiple trade partners, and suppliers. Supervises crews of up to 60 staff to ensure projects are completed within the established goals for safety, timeliness, budget, and customer satisfaction. Ensures proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed, bringing problems to the attention of Supervisor, Safety, and Human Resources.

Responsibilities:

  • Attends internal kickoff meetings to establish initial communication and reviews project details with PM, including contracts, drawings, and schedules. Creates site-specific plans and coordinates with PM for approval.
  • Sets up the job site and temporary office following company protocols. Coordinates delivery and staging of long lead time materials.
  • Conducts pre-start meetings with subcontractors to review scope, schedule, and expectations. Manages work schedules with trade partners and coordinates activities among trades.
  • Creates and updates the overall project schedule in collaboration with the PM. Holds regular progress meetings with stakeholders to review job status, safety, and upcoming tasks.
  • Assists PM in schedule recovery and follows up on RFIs with architects/engineers/designers. Keeps a daily log of activities, including work details, photos, and timings in Procore.
  • Ensures quality control and holds subcontractors accountable. Resolves subcontractor disputes and communicates solutions and changes to PMs, documenting all relevant details.
  • Manages updates to drawings and code field expenses in Procore. Prepares and shares a weekly look-ahead schedule detailing upcoming work sequences.
  • Prioritizes and champions safety from project start to finish, providing training and monitoring compliance. Records safety incidents, conducts inspections, and holds trades accountable for safety meetings.
  • Implements safety measures, schedules reports, follows established safety rules, and ensures a clean and orderly jobsite, equipment, and vehicles.
  • Coordinates inspections across various domains, manages building officials, and oversees project closeout with PM, ensuring a comprehensive punch list.
  • Manages client relationships and expectations, striving for repeat business, and collects client feedback. Ensures professionalism in all interactions and maintains a positive project environment.
  • Collaborates with PM to track company "lessons learned", shares feedback with the team, and fosters resourceful stewardship and community relations.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
  • Five (5) to fifteen (15) years of experience leading construction crews as a foreman or Superintendent, coordinating 3 to 7 concurrent trade contractors and crew sizes up to 60 people.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • The following trainings are required (and provided by Wolverine):
  • OSHA 30 or completed within six months of hire.
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Heavy machine operator card, rigging awareness, asbestos awareness, and aerial work platform operator training.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficient in managing officials, inspectors, architects, and owners.

Skilled in interpreting plans, specifications, shop drawings, contracts, and

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