Project Superintendent (DoD/Federal Construction)

The Korte Company is seeking an experienced DOD Construction Project Superintendent for construction projects to maintain safety, quality, schedule and budget for the project. This position is a great opportunity for an individual to join a strong, successful and highly-respected team. Past experience on DoD projects and potential travel is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Partner with Project Manager to budget, manage and forecast subcontractor labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables and general conditions

Read and interpret specifications and plans to determine requirements and planning procedures

Supervise, order and coordinate activities of labor, subcontractors and deliveries

Maintain quality control by frequent and regular inspection of work-in-progress

Complete all reports and records in an accurate and timely manner

Ensure adherence to company safety and insurance policies, protocols and OSHA compliance

Analyze subcontractor and production problems

Conduct and participate in safety and subcontractor progress meetings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The characteristics listed below are representative of those sought to perform this job successfully.

Working knowledge of field construction including systems, practices, general engineering principals and construction techniques, materials, methods and sequencing

Strong work ethic with a passion to fulfill commitments

Remarkable enthusiasm

Sincere obligation to client satisfaction

Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, multi-tasking, communication and conflict management skills

Computer knowledge in sending emails, daily reports, construction look-ahead schedules, iPad and Procore use

30 hour OSHA certification training is required

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

5 years of construction Superintendent experience with projects ranging $1M - $50M

10 years of experience in the construction trades or a combination of equivalent training and experience

Construction experience building DOD projects nationwide

Hangar, Reserve/Training Centers, Simulators & Dorm experience preferred

History working on military bases and partnering with NAVFAC and USACE

Design/Build experience is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular use of hands to finger, handle or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Talk or hear with others on jobsite and via phone/computer communications

Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Superintendent will be at the worksite at all times whenever work or testing is being performed. The worksite environment is constantly changing and may include:

Wet and/or humid conditions

Moving mechanical parts

High, precarious places

Risk of electrical shock

Outside weather conditions, such as extreme heat and extreme cold

Moderate to loud noise levels

ABOUT THE KORTE COMPANY

The Korte Company was founded in 1958 on the belief that professionalism, quality and value added services are fundamental to a successful company. More than sixty years later, that philosophy has earned Korte the reputation for delivering high quality, responsive services to our clients nationwide. Korte pursues large construction projects from offices in St. Louis, MO, Highland, IL, and Las Vegas, NV.

This position is eligible for our competitive pay and benefits package including annual discretionary bonus subject to company and individual performance. Additional comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA/HRA, life, disability, 401(k), parental leave, phone allowance, vacation, sick time and company paid holidays. Role and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, training, certifications, location, etc. Only fully qualified candidates should apply. No phone calls, direct mailings or drop-in inquiries allowed. The Korte Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.