Superintendent - Commercial

Position : Superintendent-Commercial

Location : Jackson, MS

Yates is proud to be an industry leader in construction and engineering services. To be a top-of-class organization, Yates is dedicated to hiring individuals who understand the importance of safety;

instill integrity in all aspects of their lives; are passionate about what they do, and are committed to providing value to our clients.

Skills and Experience : This position will lead, direct and coordinate the work of subcontractors and / or Yates trade partners.

The superintendent is responsible for overseeing and managing all day-to-day project activities, including safety, schedule delivery, quality of work, and budget.

The Superintendent must be an exceptional leader, communicator, and will serve as our primary point of contact to our clients on their projects.

Requirements :

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
• Strong working knowledge of programs such as Primavera, Excel, Word, and MS Project
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A proven track record of organizing project team to accomplish project goals
• Effective negotiation and contract management skills to represent the company with the Owner
• Well-rounded base of knowledge in construction disciplines
• 5-10 years of previous commercial construction management experience is required
• Medium to large project experience ($20M+) is required
• Bachelor’s Degree Construction Management or Engineering is preferred

Essential Job Duties :

• Leading Safety Culture for project.
• Direct project team in accordance with project plan and Yates Core Values
• Provide daily correspondence to the Project Manager related to daily progress, performance
• Coordinate pre-mobilization activities with the Project Manager, General Superintendent, and Project Executive
• Develop start-up schedule
• Establish Baseline Schedule with subcontractor input
• Maintain schedule and ensure work performed is in compliance with contract and will exceed client expectations
• Review 2-week look ahead schedule with the Project Manager and project team
• Communicate clear expectations for safety to the project team
• Perform safety inspections
• Ensure that all quality inspections are documented and communicated to the project team
• Manage subcontractor quality of work
• Attend all owner meetings
• Lead project turnover, mobilization, and coordination meetings
• Complete daily reports and maintain logs of daily activities, files, and shop drawings
• Manage subcontractor closeout and punch list

Key Markets :

• High-rise structures including condominiums, apartments, and office
• Retail
• Industrial manufacturing
• Federal & military construction
• Gaming and entertainment
• Hospitality

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or another legally protected status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE / Vets / Disabilities / M / F

Yates performs heavy construction and building work throughout the United States and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.