Project Superintendent

Ben Hur Construction Company has been in business for over one hundred years. Founded in 1909 as a local steel erection contractor, the company has grown into a regional erector, fabricator, and general contractor. Ben Hur has multiple offices in the Midwest region. We have built our reputation on delivering the highest quality construction services and management at a competitive, value-driven cost. As our diverse project portfolio illustrates, we take on various projects, each with its challenges. It is a unique way that Ben Hur Construction employs its workers and resources to accommodate these challenges that set us apart.

Ben Hur Construction Company offers a competitive salary and benefits. Starting pay is based on education, experience and skill level - salary $110,000 to $130,000. Core benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, company paid short-term and long-term disability, and 401K with match.

The Project Superintendent maintains total accountability for the overall on-site administrative and technical management on a construction project site, which is not staffed with a Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager or Construction Manager.

Responsibilities

• Supervise total construction effort to insure project is constructed safely and in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Includes interfacing Corporate Safety Department, client representatives, A/E representatives, and subcontractors.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise on-site functions (scheduling engineering, material control) and provides day-to-day direction of on-site administrative departmental staff.
• Supervise craft employees and/or other contractors as required by the contract.
• May authorize and/or approve all project personnel transactions, purchase requisitions, and field design change requests.
• Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment.
• Develop and implement project procedures, working documents, and standards.
• Insure all on-site personnel comply with safety procedures, safety program requirements, and work rules. Document all violations, notify project management, and recommend/implement corrective actions.
• Assume responsibility for productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project.

Qualifications:

• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of a combination of construction management, department head, and/or craft supervision experience in similar construction.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations; engineering, cost control schedules and safety required.
• Excellent communication, organizational and craft supervisory skills are essential.

Ben Hur is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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