Construction Superintendent

Position: Construction Superintendent


Reports to: Vice President of General Contracting


Compensation: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00


Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with 1% match, paid time off, 12 paid holidays, tuition assistance, life and disability insurance, and more.


The UIP Companies, Inc. (UIP) has an exciting opening for a Construction Superintendent. The Superintendent's responsibilities include working together with the General Superintendent/Project Manager with the overall day-to-day supervision of field related construction activities for multi-family construction projects in the Washington, DC area. The Superintendent is responsible for leading the project field activities and subcontractors.


Responsibilities:

• Work with other Superintendents/Project Managers and UIPGC Vice President to organize all construction activity and incorporate UIPGC Policies and Procedures.
• Lead the overall construction process, activities, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate activities with UIPGC team, design team and vendors.
• Ensure that projects are performed in accordance with UIPGC, contractual and quality standards.
• Schedule and direct the daily activities of work and take necessary action to ensure that the project objectives of cleanliness, safety, price, schedule, quality and process are met. Produce 3-week schedules looking at long lead time items (6weeks or longer) to prevent impacts to the project schedule. Provide input to the Project Manager and help to develop and update project schedules.
• Maintain daily project documentation such as timecards, field reports, schedule updates and E-mail correspondence to keep Team Members informed of issues.
• Implement incremental project schedules that make sure upcoming events are on track and are being proactively attended to.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets and conduct safety inspections. Organize safety manuals for UIPGC and its subcontractors.
• Comply will all mandated OSHA and Corporate safety rules and regulations.
• Promote and maintain a culture that values safety, health and cleanliness.
• Conduct and/or attend pre-construction, progress and other project and staff meetings.
• Conduct Subcontractor's Forman's Meetings and coordinate activities.
• Management of subcontractors and the construction process.
• Coordinate and oversee MEP commissioning.
• Manage and coordinate all trades.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• College degree and at least 5 years experience in commercial residential multifamily construction Ranging from 5 million to 50 million in contract values. Experience may be substituted for college degree.
• Experience in managing a direct hire workforce and subcontractors.
• Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry as well as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with Procore and P6, preferred.
• Solid experience in schedule development and schedule management
• Proven understanding of the means and methods of construction associated with the building and/or renovation of multi-family residential buildings
• Goal oriented, deadline driven, and can react quickly to challenging circumstances to achieve the desired end results.
• Proven leadership skills, proactive, plans well and addresses problems promptly.
• OSHA 30 and first aid certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage subcontractors and craft people.
• Proactive, looks for items that could impede progress and relentlessly takes responsibility for solving them
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, vendors, subcontractors, and residents
• Proven ability to confront difficult situations and manages them to a successful conclusion.
• Highly entrepreneurial with the ability to work effectively with/without supervision
• Spanish speaking a plus, not required.

Physical Requirements :

• Extensive mobility and good physical condition. Must be able to perform the physical functions of the position.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.

Transportation:

• Must have a reliable vehicle to travel between jobs.
• Must have proof of liability insurance for same.
• Bondable and Valid Driver's License.

Hours of Work :


Work hours shall correspond to jobsite hours which may vary by project. Should job-site hours require extended work hours (e.g., weekend work), job-site coverage will be shared by the project team.


The UIP Companies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, protected Veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.