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About the Role

The Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation of a job site, including scheduling, production, and procurement of materials, manpower, and equipment. This role supervises all direct labor positions and manages contracted work on assigned projects to ensure successful completion.

Responsibilities

Studies specifications to plan construction procedures based on timelines, staffing, tools, equipment, and building methods.
Interacts with the Project Manager to determine and develop project schedules, utilizing 'look ahead' schedules to track progress and identify potential issues.
Coordinates pre-construction meetings with the Project Manager before mobilization.
Directs the procurement of tools and materials to meet work schedules.
Ensures all parties are informed of construction issues and progress through meetings with supervisory personnel, craft personnel, subcontractors, and clients.
Works with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve workforce complaints and grievances.
Confers with supervisory, engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve methods.
Inspects work in progress to ensure conformity with specifications and schedules.
Manages the project based on progress reports, materials used, and costs, adjusting schedules as needed.
Works with the Manager of Craft Resources to manage personnel movement between projects, minimizing hiring and layoffs, and managing labor costs.
Works in conjunction with the project manager in preparing the Project Management Plan.
Ensures consistent implementation of company policies, including safety, equal opportunity, quality standards, and housekeeping.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of experience in ground-up commercial projects, particularly in the light industrial and/or cold storage sector.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
Possesses a valid driver's license.
Understands and applies building codes and design requirements correctly.
Reads blueprints accurately.
Good understanding and knowledge of subcontractors' scopes of work and tolerances.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good administrative skills: monitors work activities, informs others of progress and problems.
Good management skills: effectively monitors and supervises subordinates and follows up on delegated assignments.
Maintains integrity: adheres to ethical standards, conduct, and organizational policies.
Excellent problem-solving ability: formulates alternative solutions by finding relationships between data from different sources.
Team player: works well with others and helps co-workers, customers, and subcontractors achieve goals.
Maintains good interpersonal relationships: uses tact and is sensitive to the feelings and needs of others.
Organized: establishes priorities and courses of action for handling multiple tasks.
Plans effectively: establishes courses of action, allocates resources, assigns personnel, and uses time efficiently.
Professional: displays appropriate appearance and conduct, making a good impression.
Shows initiative: actively influences events, is a self-starter, and works well with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate office equipment (fax, copier, telephone).
Proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing software.
Knowledge and use of CMiC preferred.
Basic Spanish preferred.

Skills

Construction management
Scheduling
Production management
Materials procurement
Manpower management
Equipment management
Supervision
Contract management
Project scheduling
Budget management
Safety policy implementation
Quality control
Housekeeping standards
Written communication
Verbal communication
Administrative skills
Management skills
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Interpersonal skills
Organization
Planning
Professionalism
Initiative
Office equipment operation
Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
CMiC (preferred)
Spanish (preferred)

Location

On-site to the project location

Work Type

Full-time travel

Experience Level

5+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Home & Auto Insurance
Family Support
Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
Paid time off
Time Away Benefits
Paid Holidays
Group Legal
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953.
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.
Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.
The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland.
We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization.
Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

Equal Opportunity

Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.