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Conlon Construction Co. is seeking a Superintendent to join our growing team! This role will be based in Norman, OK, supporting remodels of big box store construction projects. After completion of the project in Norman, OK, travel will be required to support similar work across the country.

Job Summary:

The Superintendent oversees the successful execution of assigned retail construction projects, including big-box store builds, from pre-construction through closeout. This role manages daily field operations, ensures compliance with safety and quality standards, maintains project schedules, and coordinates subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams. Working closely with the Project Manager, the Superintendent leads on-site activities, drives productivity, and upholds budget and timeline commitments while fostering strong relationships with clients, vendors, and project stakeholders. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and construction expertise to deliver projects that meet or exceed client expectations.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

Pre-construction

• Review subcontract work scope.
• Attend operations kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.
• Review the plans and specifications for constructability and construction schedules and advise the project team of issues or deficiencies.
• Contributes to the establishment of controlling budgets and scheduling of construction activities during pre-construction meetings.
• Provide critiques and suggestions regarding design details to ensure build ability of project.

Construction

• Coordinate, schedule and maintain jobsite schedules and look-a-head.
• Coordinate jobsite logistics and maintain relationships with neighboring occupants.
• Manage day-to-day jobsite operations.
• Conduct weekly foreman meetings.  Produce minutes for distribution to all sub & vendor partners.
• Communicate with contractors and vendors.
• Schedules and communicates manpower needs. 
• Schedules and procures tools and equipment necessary for the project.
• Establish the punch-list process and close-out procedures with the Project Manager, Owner and Architect before trade contractor work starts. Maintain a Zero Punchlist.
• Understand the contract between and the owner.
• Provide support with maintaining a sharable project directory for effective project collaboration and document management.
• Generate and submit daily reports, including photos to provide updates on project progress.
• Responsible for the Project Specific Logistics Plan.
• Responsible for Site Orientations.
• Schedule and procures tools and equipment necessary for the project.
• Responsible for job site cleanliness and appearance.
• Responsible for initial Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) controls, adjustments, and inspections
• Provide support maintaining the master schedule throughout the project duration.
• Review general submittals and shop drawings.
• Implement a procurement log and tracking system to ensure timely material procurement.
• Responsible for delivery acceptance, quantity verifications, and unloading
• Review and process project RFIs
• Responsible for RFI As-Built Mark-Up in Construction Management Software
• Manage the owner and subcontractor change order process.
• Attend OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) kick-off meetings and conduct regular OAC and subcontractor progress meetings.
• Conduct preinstallation meetings, Trade/Foreman Coordination Meetings, Toolbox Talks and Job Site safety meetings.
• Create, manage, and understand financial reports.
• Keep accurate and up to date coding of issued Company credit card receipts.
• Responsible for overseeing required inspections, testing, and surveying.
• Responsible for document management.
• Responsible for the four week look ahead schedule. 

Post-Construction

• Support the closeout (exit strategy) agenda and chair the final project meetings.
• Create and manage punchlist.
• Support the timely assembly and submission of operation and maintenance manuals, warranty materials, and as-built documentation.
• Responsible for Owner training coordination
• Conduct postmortem meetings to evaluate project outcomes and identify areas for improvement.

Safety & Compliance

• Establish the safety culture on the jobsite.
• Ensure job safety requirements are understood and implemented by all project personnel and trade contractors, working with the safety support personnel as a resource. Continually strives for zero Injury on all projects.
• Lead on-site safety meetings.
• Review the trade contractors’ safety program and SDS information.
• Lead any emergency action within the jobsite.

Supervision of Others

• Oversee a team of professionals, which may include Assistant Superintendents, Carpenters, and Laborers.
• Provide guidance, delegate tasks, and maintain effective communication to achieve project goals efficiently.
• Review/audit timekeeping for direct reports to ensure time is accurately recorded and allocated to correct jobsites and phases.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Construction Management preferred.
• 5 – 7 years of experience of Supervision of construction projects.
• Experience in retail construction / big box stores preferred.
• A Valid Driver License is required. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Mobility: Superintendents are required to stand, walk, bend, kneel and climb for extended periods of time and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to repetitively lift and/or move up to 20 lbs., push pull up to 40 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Working Conditions: This position requires employee to work indoors and outdoors in inclement weather, including wet surfaces and high variation in temperatures.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, power tools, and heights.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is highly variable.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and stressful environment.

Conlon Construction Co. offers the following benefits to Superintendents:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Established in 1903, Conlon Construction Co. is a fourth-generation, family-owned commercial construction company headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa. Conlon offers numerous contracting options to service clients’ needs throughout the United States, including Pre-Construction Services, General Construction, Construction Management, Building Maintenance, Historic Preservation, and Store Fixturing. Our diverse portfolio and long-term client history make us a sought-after employer. Conlon is committed to creating and fostering long-term relationships with our employees and the communities in which we live and work.

Conlon Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment offers are contingent upon the results of a post-offer drug screen, background check, and driving record check.

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