Why Manhattan?
Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders committed to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, our clients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have been with the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it about Manhattan that makes people stick around for decades?
We offer large company benefits and professional development opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business. At Manhattan, you get:
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Competitive pay and benefits.
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A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
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Professional development and leadership programs.
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To work on exciting projects for your community.
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Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
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More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.
Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet on our website: www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com
If Manhattan sounds like the place for you, share your resume with us!
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Superintendent is responsible for field operations on the project(s) assigned in order to achieve safe, timely, and profitable completion of each project. This position must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills, as well as strong communication and client service skills.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Implementation of Operation Zero and all Manhattan safety policies.
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Participates and executes roles to help create an Injury-Free Environment through own actions and mentoring of others
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Direct day-to-day on-site supervision of field labor force
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Review and approve Trade Contractor Pay Applications and material invoices with the Project Manager
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Develop and maintain site logistics plan in coordination with the Project Manager
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Manage quality program
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Coordinate site testing and inspection reports
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Monitor costs, including labor time and material
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Manage self-perform features of work
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Manage the CPM schedule and look ahead schedules
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Development/coordinate/execute Safety, Hazcom, SWPPP, QA/QC plan, etc
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Attend and lead portions of, if not all of, project meetings, including but not limited to preconstruction, preinstallation, subcontractor, owner, and safety in coordination with the Project Manager
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Create daily reports and report quantities
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Assist with the Preconstruction/Estimating phase of the project
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Mobilizes the site and sets up utilities
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Assures necessary permits are secured, and inspections occur
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Reviews and verifies RFIs
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Reviews and approves submittals for processing
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Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
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Other duties as assigned
JOB SKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES:
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Dedicated commitment to a culture of safety
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Exhibits personality traits common to The Way We Work
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Exhibits a strong understanding of the industry
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Exhibits a thorough understanding of QA/QC
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Exhibits a thorough understanding of MEP systems
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Exhibits the ability to read and develop a project schedule
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Functions effectively as a member of a team
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Exhibits outstanding leadership skills
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Exhibits the right balance between calm and stable leadership and aggressiveness and drive
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Strong and proactive decision-making/problem-solving skills
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Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products
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Excellent time management and organizational skills
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Ability to review and understand submittals and shop drawings
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Proficiency in writing and processing RFIs, document revisions, and recognizing changes of scope and need for pricing
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Able to effectively lead teams through projects of high complexity
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Exhibits the ability to manage a team with two or more assistant/area superintendents
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Exhibits the ability to manage multiple projects with separate teams
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A Senior Superintendent can lead teams with varying levels of experience while developing team members through training and mentoring
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s Degree- Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent. May substitute required education degree with related experience on a one-to-one basis
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15+ years of industry experience
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Proven ability to manage multiple projects in excess of $100 million
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Ideal candidate has project experience in Aviation, Mission Critical, and/or Higher Education sectors
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS:
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You must be adaptable to all types of weather conditions and traverse and inspect all areas of a construction job site, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
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Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
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Ability to repeat the same movements.
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Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
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Ability to compose, send, and reply to emails and written correspondence.
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Must be able to lift, pull, or move up to 50 pounds at a time.
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Travel may be required occasionally, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License).
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Exposure to characteristic construction site hazards.
About Manhattan
Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked national construction services firm that provides preconstruction, construction management, program management, general building, and design-build services. Manhattan’s award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports, healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation, convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a:
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20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
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ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor
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Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
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2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner
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2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)
Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership and headquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and building excellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethical conduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support our clients’ long-term goals, team members, and project partners. For the same reasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate to work with many clients for decades, some for over half a century.
Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters
Manhattan Construction will not accept candidate submission by unsolicited third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited candidates presented to Manhattan Construction will be considered the property of Manhattan Construction. Manhattan Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Manhattan Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Manhattan Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact with Manhattan Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Manhattan Construction Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Manhattan Construction.
