Traveling Superintendent (Construction Manager Power & Electrical)

43521BR

Requisition ID:

43521BR

Business Unit:

LPG

Job Description:

Are you interested in working on large-scale industrial construction projects? We want to match you up with the projects that inspire you and support your professional growth. The Perry Group is seeking an experienced Superintendent (Construction Manager) with a strong background in heavy industrial construction, particularly in power and electrical systems. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity that involves 100% travel to project locations across the United States.

Particular responsibilities may vary from project to project; however, they essentially include:

  • Overseeing the field operations of a project from a standpoint of safety, quality control, scheduling, contracts, conformances to drawings, specifications, and customer relations.

  • Working independently and utilizing value judgment without direct supervision.

  • Preparing contract extras and progress payments for client approval in collaboration with the Project Manager.

  • Utilizing expertise to ensure contractor work is correct, safe, and meets the intent of the drawings.

  • Maintaining comfortable business relations with the clients.

  • Meeting project schedule.

  • Providing proper correspondence with clients such that all project issues are handled in a clear, concise, and friendly manner.

  • Maintaining responsive, smooth relations with parallel operations within The Perry Group.

  • Maintaining on-site records and files per The Perry Group document control requirements.

  • Understanding The Perry Group Quality Policy Statement.

  • Following the Quality Systems Work Instructions.

  • Providing accurate information in the Daily Reports and Quality Inspection Reports.

  • Collaborating with the Construction Manager to monitor and manage the construction schedule.

Pay Range Minimum: $100,000.00

Pay Range Maximum: $153,000.00

Job Title:

Traveling Superintendent (Construction Manager Power & Electrical)

Group:

PGL

Employment Type:

Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Six (6) or more years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree or,

  • Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience with an Associate degree or,

  • Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.

The Bachelor or Associate degree must be in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar technical field.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience leading construction on large-scale, heavy industrial projects, including varying subcontractor disciplines (i.e., manufacturers, food and beverage companies, chemical companies, powerplants, and substations)

  • Prior electrical experience on power projects

  • OSHA 30

  • Ability to work at project locations throughout the United States

EEO Statement:

The Perry Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Site Location:

United States - Nationwide

Agency Disclaimer:

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Amount of Travel Required:

100%

Assignment Category:

Fulltime-Regular

Why Louis Perry?:

The Perry Group, Ltd., a CDM Smith company, is a full-service, design-build, general construction and construction management firm. PGL provides full-service solutions - plant betterment, facilities and infrastructure improvements, comprehensive environmental and water services and specialty offerings to various industries.

Visa Sponsorship Available:

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong computer aptitude to include basic knowledge of Microsoft Office & Excel with preferred knowledge in Microsoft.

  • Strong organizational and communication skills.

  • Team player attitude.

  • Understanding of building materials and construction methods; knowledge of procedures for construction and ability to read and understand construction documents.

  • Ability to make independent decisions.

  • Cost-conscious.

  • Passionate.

  • Ability to work overtime if needed.

  • Ability to work with outside contacts, including clients, utilities, manufacturers, governmental agencies, and contractors, regarding questions or additional information needed on projects.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information:

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Work Location Options:

Successful candidate will be required to work 100% in the field locations.

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