Construction Superintendent

The Position

The Construction Superintendent is a traveling position that oversees all aspects of the construction project, performs general functions inherent in all supervisory field positions, ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors' performance are in compliance with specifications, schedules and budgets, develops site logistics plans, performs daily inspections of work performed, and acts as liaison and coordinator between all project stakeholders. This position coordinates deliveries with suppliers, schedules inspections appropriately, and ensures that all design specifications, quality assurance, and safety standards are met. The Superintendent maintains a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations, delivers on promises, and proactively promotes our core values. The successful candidate for this position can manage small or medium teams, and projects of moderate complexity.  

Essential Job Functions

• Follow and ensure that all employees and subcontractors follow these safety requirements

• Abide by and apply OSHA safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards to every building, every day

• Willingness to maintain and operate construction and hand tools in a safe and proper manner

• Capable of working in a physically demanding environment and at various heights from ladders and aerial work platforms primarily working outside

• Work with other crew members in a safe, productive, and enjoyable work environment treating everyone with dignity and respect

• Review of completed subcontractor safety permits and daily safety inspections

• Set and maintain an operations schedule

• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with project stakeholders online and in the field

• Follow Marcus Construction’s administrative practices

• Provide leadership in quality process, safety, and accident prevention programs

• Review and understand equipment budgets and negotiate rental rates

• Manage labor force to achieve optimum performance

• Assist Project Management and Preconstruction teams in the drawing and submittal process; verify drawings are accurate in Procore

• Maintain a sense of personal responsibility for projects

• Motivate and mentor construction personnel, fostering a positive and productive work environment

Position Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field preferred

• 3-5 years in the commercial, industrial, or agriculture construction industry

• Proven ability to manage projects and identify key issues in moderately complex situations with progressively increasing responsibility

• Demonstrated ability to

  • Understand project scheduling and cost control

  • Read and understand project owner specifications and engineering drawings

  • Meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done

  • Work independently as well as part of a team

  • Effectively communicate with team members, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers

  • Maintain highly confidential and proprietary information 

• Effective written and oral communication and comprehension skills

• Preferred technology skills - experience utilizing:

• Industry-specific software, i.e. Procore, Outbuild, etc.

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies

• Effective organization and time management skills

• Possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

• OSHA 30 and SWPPP certification preferred

Physical Demands/Working Environment

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, push/pull, squat, crouch, crawl, and manual dexterity and physical strength to lift and carry heavy objects. Employee must be able to enter the cab of a vehicle that is 3.5 feet (or more) off the ground; be able to sit in the operator’s seat of equipment and safely reach all pedals, switches, levers, buttons, etc. required to safely operate the equipment, and have an adequate field of vision of all instruments, gauges, warning lights, as well as an acceptable field of vision out of the windows and/or mirrors. There will be frequent exposure to moderate, and occasionally loud, noise levels. For safety reasons, the candidate must be able to communicate effectively in this moderate to loud environment. 

Work is performed on construction job sites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures and humidity. In addition, employees must be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and moving around prospective or current project sites. This includes walking on uneven surfaces and walking long distances.

The Marcus Mindset

At Marcus Construction, we hold firm to the belief that enduring relationships are built on trust and integrity. That starts with our greatest asset, our employees. We foster an environment that encourages our team to challenge the status quo, inspiring them to make a positive impact not only within the workplace but also in the communities we proudly serve. Anchored by this internal foundation, we prioritize excellence, safety, and quality, ensuring the delivery of exceptional experiences for our clients. This mindset leaves a lasting impression, making our designs and buildings stand out as the best and our communities better places to live and work.

Benefit Package

Marcus Construction believes in recognizing our talented and dedicated employees who go beyond our expectations to serve our customers, solve problems, and continually improve our business. Our benefit package includes: 

• 401k with Company Match 

• Group Medical Plan

• NICE Healthcare (offers free services and Rx in some cases)

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Accounts 

• Health Reimbursement Account

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Group Term Life Insurance

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Accident Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Pay

• Floating Holiday

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Service Awards

• Team Building Events

Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening is required.

*This job description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer that makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We look for employees with different backgrounds and experiences. Then when we connect diverse perspectives, we can imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release a sense of belonging and full potential in our staff.

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