JE Dunn Construction · 2 days ago
Mechanical Superintendent, Mission Critical
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expJE Dunn Construction is a company focused on building perfection through inspired people and innovative tools. The Mechanical Superintendent will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing various aspects of construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion.
Building MaintenanceBuilding MaterialConstruction
Responsibilities
Leads all aspects of the company’s safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents and retrains staff and needed
Provides management of subcontractors and organization of the overall job and workflow
Manages and oversees company staff, subcontractors, suppliers and programs such as Safety, Quality and EEO for a small project or a major portion of a larger project
Develops work plans for subcontractors and self-performed work
Coordinates and manages the care, custody and control of the project site
Leads various meetings including daily standup and weekly trade meetings
Attends, manages and participates in appropriate progress and/or project OAC meetings
Creates, manages, changes and implements the project’s schedule as needed, in conjunction with the Project Manager
May be responsible for tracking and monitoring project budget and costs by using the project management system’s cost reports and data from the project manager
Communicates key project information to owners, design team, governing authorities, subcontractors, suppliers and other departments
Follows the project filing and documentation organization system as dictated for the project. Updates drawings, logs, diaries and inspection notebooks
Approves and/or records unit cost information for weekly reports and completes daily reports, logs and tracking reports
Evaluates progress on self-perform work and make adjustments as needed
Manages material and equipment needs for the project
Supports the MOC (Material and Other Costs) and DLSC (Dunn Logistics Service Center) procurement and approval processes
Assists in the selection of the formwork, tools and equipment necessary to complete self-perform operations
Manages timecard approval process to ensure reporting of accurate hours and proper cost codes
Ensures quality compliance through use of specifications, setting quality standards, in–house QA/QC and outside resources
Supports the project closeouts by supervising pre-punch activities and coordinating activities with the owner, architect and governing authorities
Gains understanding of the project pursuit process and methodology
Participates with the field operations leadership and the project team to put together a project pre plan; implements, monitors and adjusts as needed throughout the project lifecycle
Partners with field leadership to establish field staffing for their assigned project
Partners with project management to identify schedule and costs associated with project changes
Participates in the negotiation process with the owner and architect to gain agreement for project changes
Participates with the project team in preparation and presentation for all project review meetings, including the monthly review process and other key project meetings
Participates in the project buy out meetings with subcontractors and vendors
Understands and applies the terms and conditions of the owner and subcontractor contracts for the project
Responsible for identifying and recruiting top talent
Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization
Manages fairly complex stand-alone projects from start to finish
Assumes responsibility for management, scheduling, production, safety and quality on their project or their portion of the project
Identifies, understands and actively manages project risks
Utilizes awareness, experience and knowledge to identify problems and recommends solutions for review and implementation by the team
Manages deliverables provided by a variety of internal resources and functions such as IPS, logistics, etc
Participates with project team in project pursuits
Participates in the negotiation process with the owner and architect to gain agreement for project changes
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
5+ years construction experience
3+ years field supervision experience
Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
May require periods of travel and/or relocation
May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate)
Ability to conduct effective presentations (Intermediate)
Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate)
Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management to projects
Knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project
Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
Proficiency in project management and accounting software (Intermediate)
Proficiency in required JE Dunn construction technology (Intermediate)
Proficiency in scheduling software (Intermediate)
Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy (Intermediate)
Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work (Intermediate)
Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity (Intermediate)
Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships (Intermediate)
Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
Knowledge of layout skill (Intermediate)
Knowledge of crane flagging and rigging (Intermediate)
Ability to understand document changes and impact to the project schedule
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred)
Experience with Lean principles (Preferred)
Company
JE Dunn Construction
J. E. Dunn Construction Group is a privately-owned construction company engaging in the commercial construction industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Terry Dunn
Director of Field Operations
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