Project Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Silverback Concrete – Project Superintendent Hybrid – Local with Travel Opportunities 

Silverback Concrete strives to differentiate ourselves from our competition through the quality of our service. Project Superintendents hold most of the responsibility in this goal given the client facing nature of the position. The Project Superintendent is responsible for each employee that steps foot on his or her jobsite, and all work they do. We will produce the safest, most efficient and highest quality work that we can because we owe that to our clients, our people and ourselves. 

Qualifications: 

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner 

• Communication skills, verbal and written (Advanced)

• Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate)

• Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management to projects

• Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project 

• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project • Proficiency in project scheduling/look-ahead planning 

• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity  

• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources 

• Knowledge of layout skill (Intermediate) 

• Ability to understand document changes and impact to the project schedule 

• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally 

• High School Diploma or GED required 

• 3+ years construction experience

• 1+ years field supervision experience

• Valid and unrestricted drivers license required 

• Must be able to lift at least to 50 pounds 

• May require periods of travel and/or relocation

• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs 

• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling 

• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen Benefits/Salary: 

Salary & Benefits package based upon level of experience of the applicant Responsibilities:

  Safety

o Aid in development of Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) and manage adherence to this plan onsite o Act as the company safety lead in the absence of a safety officer.

o  Develop and instruct the men in safety policy and command compliance.  

o Handle Daily Hazard Analysis’s and review before each work day. Any employee that refuses to sign will be dismissed from your project.  

o Ensure each project has the required safety materials and tools needed to follow Owner, General Contractor, and Silverback company safety policies. 

o Be or become OSHA 30 certified. 

Ensure every Silverback employee on their project adheres to the Zero-Tolerance Drug Policy.

o Designate equipment operators for project. Licensed individuals may be the only personnel allowed to operate on Silverback projects. 

o Coordinate with General Contractor safety officer for clarification on policies and any changing environments that would cause safety hazards.  

o Complete or delegate equipment safety checks daily. Replace or repair any defective tools or machinery. Broken or effective tools or equipment will be tagged and removed until able to safely work at manufacturer standard. 

o Issue and regulate PPE for employees. 

Efficiency/Team Coordination  

o Assist the Project Manager in determining the necessary material and equipment needed to perform the work on each project. 

o Schedule equipment and material deliveries to correlate with the project schedule.  o Work with the General Contractor to develop (and maintain) project schedules and look-ahead plans. 

o Attend all weekly scheduling meetings as projects schedules adjust.  

o Engage with the crews in the field. Begin work each day directing foremen and crew leads on what their tasks will be for the day and help answer any questions or clarifications needed for the men to perform their work.  

o Understand drawings for the project and be proactive in identifying potential issues before they arise. o Coordinate between the shop drawings and project drawings to completely envision and understand how the project will be built. 

o Plan job phasing, manpower loading, and efficient work structure to maximize efficiency of the crew(s). 

o Evaluate crew strengths/weaknesses and determine how best to use each employee 

o Schedule and estimate concrete take-offs for pours. o Work with subcontractors (finishers, vendors, concrete suppliers) ahead of time to schedule when they are needed on site.  

o Work and coordinate with GC and other subs to be aware of any work that needs to be completed beforehand or are working in adjacent areas.  

o Keep quantities of material ordered and material used to ensure we limit waste.  

o Weekly tracking of timesheets/reporting in Procore. 

Quality  

o Understanding and implementing the Quality Control Plan  

o Walking the jobsite daily to observe any deficiencies in our work and make corrections.  

o Completing any checklist or QA/QC policies the owners or GC may have pertaining to the project. 

o Addressing any observations made by Owner, GC, or A/E in a timely manner  

o Promoting attention to detail to the Silverback employees on site starting with the foremen and crew leads.  

o Dismissing any Silverback employee who does not meet the industry standard at their position.  

o Identifying and correcting poor workmanship and relaying that information/corrective action to your supervisors