PORTER STEEL, INC.
Field Superintenent
Full Time • Hybrid - US
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Our Field Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all steel construction projects throughout the Porter Steel client base, including Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Virginia. We are looking for a positive and motivated superintendent who can execute the on-site management of our projects. The Field Superintendent clearly understands the install process. This person is a leader who takes pride in their work, has a strong work ethic and great attitude, and seeks a rewarding career with a team willing to invest in your future. This person will demonstrate accountability and ownership. This person must have strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Supervise the total construction effort at an individual project site, ensuring the project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
- Communicate, plan, and enforce health and safety rules at the project. Chair weekly safety meetings. Document, record and address all safety issues.
- Set the project schedule and tempo in cooperation with the Project Manager. Develop, publish, and maintain 2 – 3 week look-ahead schedule. Ensure that the necessary resources are available to meet the schedule.
- Schedule Subcontractors and Vendors to ensure timely completion of tasks. Communicate early and often keep work on track and on time.
- Lead, motivate, and manager Porter Steel labor forces at the project. Take an active role in mentoring and supporting team members.
- Produce quality control for all aspects of the work. Ensure all construction field documents are up to date, and that materials and workmanship comply with contract documents, approved submittals, and owner requirements. Document and record as-built conditions and changes.
- Submit detailed daily reports and timesheets documenting all activity at the project.
- Manage materials and equipment at the project site, including field purchasing and delivery documentation.
- Has a high level of customer relations and maintains these relationships.
- Chair regular project meetings with Subcontractors, Owners, Architects, and Engineers, in conjunction with the Project Manager.
- Communicate regularly with the Project Manager, Owner, and Engineers.
Qualifications & Skills
- Two or four year degree in construction, architecture, or engineering field is preferred.
- Other degrees, training, trade school, or equivalent verifiable work in construction will be considered.
- Previous experience successfully supervising employees and subcontractors on the steel construction sites.
- Ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented self-starter, with effective communication, organization, and leadership skills.
- Must be willing to travel to projects within the Porter Steel client base.
- Should possess thorough knowledge of all aspects of commercial steel construction (technology, equipment, methods, engineering, cost control, subcontracting, safety code requirements, etc.).
- Should have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as contracts, drawings, specifications, safety rules, installation, and operating instructions, etc.
- Prior experience performing work in structural steel.
- Five (5) years of Superintendent experience in structural steel is required.
- Valid state of Georgia driver’s license.
Benefits
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits include medical, dental and vision; 401(k) retirement plan with matching, life insurance (voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); short and long-term disability; health spending account, employee assistance, paid time off, and more.
Workplace Type
This is a fully offsite permanent position.
About Porter Steel Inc.
Porter Steel is a structural steel and miscellaneous metals subcontractor that works on construction projects across the Southeast. We are a mission-focused, values-centered company that aims to grow to reach its fullest potential in the construction industry, and it has grown exponentially under his leadership by intrinsically attaching company culture to achieving the mission “to change lives and lead by example” and living by the core values of Ownership, Integrity, Partnership, and Fail Forward.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
SEAA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of steel industry professionals. SEAA assists our members in their employee recruitment, hiring and training processes and we provide on-going safety and training support in effort to nurture success.
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