Barton Malow
Traveling Construction Superintendent (Mission Critical)
Barton Malow, Southfield, Michigan, 48076
Company: Barton Malow Company Job Location: Southfield, MI (Travel) Position: Superintendent (Mission Critical) REQ ID: 10928 POSITION SUMMARY Barton Malow is seeking a Superintendent for mission-critical projects. This individual must be open to travel and commit to working on the project site at least five days a week. The Superintendent will be responsible for managing the successful completion of assigned projects in collaboration with the on-site project staff. As the lead for job site safety, quality control, and project scheduling, the Superintendent will serve as the primary liaison with architects and consultants regarding all field and constructability issues. This role involves evaluating project performance, assessing site conditions, ensuring compliance with scopes, and effectively managing trade partners to achieve project goals. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists in developing work scopes and front-end documents for bidding to ensure clarity, participates in the bid process, including post-bid interviews and addressing bidder questions, and identifies potential contractors based on project requirements. Enforces corporate safety policies on the job site, including pre-task safety planning, and is responsible for safety compliance in the field. Organizes and manages the day-to-day on-site labor force, supervising and coordinating contractor work to minimize interference. Supports the Project Manager in budget management and forecasting by controlling costs and monitoring potential changes from contractors. Develops site logistics plans to maximize productivity and minimize impacts on building occupants. Establishes and implements the project baseline schedule, incorporating input from subcontractors and considering factors that could impact timing. Leads pull planning efforts and provides progress reports with a six-week look-ahead schedule to the Project Managers and field staff. Communicate daily issues, events, performance, and progress to the Project Managers while building effective relationships with clients, team members, subcontractors, and relevant authorities. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering. 5 years of documented Mission Critical - Data Center experience from inception to completion. Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with a strong understanding of applicable contracts and legal provisions. Ability to manage and embrace change, adapting to new processes and perspectives on traditional challenges. Capable of multitasking and handling competing priorities between project delivery and the non-critical review of incomplete assignments while maintaining excellent customer relationships. Strong management skills to effectively oversee trade partner performance to meet BMC's high-quality standards. Possesses a strong sense of urgency and the ability to quickly assess and resolve complex issues effectively and fairly. A team leader with excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to handle and resolve conflicts assertively. Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight or marital status.