Custom Home Construction Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Merlin Custom Home Builder is looking for an experienced Luxury High-End Custom Home Superintendent to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. This individual will be responsible for directing and managing the day-to-day operations of our custom home construction projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with people, a strong knowledge of the homebuilding industry, and a commitment to providing innovative solutions to ensure the best quality of work for our homeowners. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and dynamic team, where your hard work and dedication will be highly rewarded with competitive compensation and benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides site organization, including setup of jobsite office, temporary toilet, phone, and electrical needs; identifies storage-staging areas; oversees site security and company signage installation. 
• Assists the Project Coordinator (PC) in producing communication with the client regarding the design decision process and change orders. 
• Works with the Project Coordinator (PC to manage/maintain the project’s Procore software program, including daily logs. 
• Collaborates with PM to obtain proposals, timelines & change orders (AWAs) from subcontractors on site for approval. 
• Responsible for daily jobsite operations and building process on site from start to finish.
• Able to manage and direct all the trades on site and maintain a positive relationship with all stakeholders.
• Highly proficient in civil work, site utilities, and structural coordination from slab to standing structure. Capable of coordinating with engineers and architects and suggesting creative solutions to site conditions encountered.
• Highly proficient in plans and specs reading, including civil grading elevations and site utilities, to be able to direct and coordinate with the site trades.
• Works with PC and selected office staff to coordinate labor needs as required.
• Works with PC on “Super Draw Report” for weekly payment approvals. 
• Orders & schedules all job site material deliveries and site work as required. 
• Works with the Estimator & PC to develop the contracted project budget and schedule. 
• Works with PC & Estimator on AWAs on constructability, issues, options, & value alternatives.
• Communicates with PM & Procore on weekly Super’s meeting to create agenda, review & update: schedule, budget, AWAs, current week’s task status, two-week task/sub “Look Ahead” and any design, structural or schedule issues.
• Responsible for maintaining property protection & preparing for pending weather forecasts.
• Schedules Building Department inspections, as necessary. 
• Provides input for onsite project meetings and agendas to PC.
• Inspects the jobsite daily for cleanliness and to verify that company standards for quality are being met.
• Implements jobsite safety program per the Safety Director’s guidelines.
• Maintains Procore jobsite records, including Daily Logs, photos, and documenting "as-built" plans.
• Signs off on all on-site Merlin employee timecards, verifying hours and appropriate cost codes.
• Maintains neighbor relations by reviewing the impact of the project on the neighborhood and compliance with any special restrictions required by the neighborhood.
• Attends and participates in weekly project meetings, super’s, SWOT, and companywide meetings.
• Mentors Carpenters and Laborers in their professional development and growth.
• Sets the example of Merlin’s CORE VALUES.
• Communicates, follows, and implements Merlin’s policies and procedures as required.
• Works with PC to hand off completed project and “Homeowner’s Book”.

Education / Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a Superintendent in the building industry, with the last 4 years on high-end custom home projects over $1,000,000.

Language:

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. A foreign language is not required, but the ability to speak Spanish is beneficial.

Mathematical Skills:

• A deep understanding of mathematics and strong analytical skills are a must.

Building Industry Skills:

• An exceptional proficiency in interpreting and understanding all construction documents. A thorough knowledge of building codes and procedures, inspection process, requirements, and plans.

Computer Skills:

• Windows 365 Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project), the ability to quickly learn Procore Software, and the Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS). Be able to use MS Project for scheduling purposes on every project (set up initial schedule, baseline, and weekly job progress updates)

Reasoning Skills:

• Must be able to approach all aspects of the position and provide the same when consulting with others logically and creatively.

Other Skills & Abilities:

• Must work well in a team environment with other leaders in the organization. Must present a professional image demonstrating a positive & proactive demeanor at the jobsite. Good supervision, communication & time management skills required. Supervise on-site 15-50 individuals.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to occasionally carry, push, pull, reach, and lift materials, tools, equipment, and parts weighing up to 100 pounds. Must be able to occasionally crawl, climb, or maneuver in attics or crawl spaces, and on roofs.

At Merlin, we believe that building homes is more than just a job; it's a passion. We take pride in our nationally recognized reputation as a luxury custom home builder and our ability to create spectacular homes ranging from $1 million to $25 million.

Our team at Merlin understands that building a custom home can be a lengthy process, which is why we place great emphasis on building strong relationships with clients. Our attentive, professional care and meticulous attention to detail ensure that clients’ needs are met every step of the way, from the initial design process to the final product.

Our team is the best at what they do, and we care deeply not just about the projects we work on but also about each other. We know that our team is what makes our projects successful, and while everyone has a “job” to do, there is no task too big or small for anyone at the company to step in and do.