Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary

The Superintendent is responsible for the daily activities of all field staff for the construction project. Reporting to the General Superintendent, the Superintendent oversees the day-to-day field operations, establishes and implements safety policies and procedures, coordinates field activities and adheres to the project schedule. Responsible for quality workmanship and project completion within budget. 

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Construction Planning

• Partner with preconstruction team during handoff meeting to understand project & subcontractor scope
• Actively participate in preconstruction process with logistics & pre planning
• Engage in a detailed Engineering review
• Understand the project estimate reviewing the plans and specifications for constructability. 
• Master subcontract scopes and develop project schedule and a site logistics plan.

Safety

• Ultimately responsible for overall safety on the project
• Coordination with safety team – confined space, job specific safety analysis
• Daily site safety walk 
• Review & understanding of the sub contractor safety manual
• Complete training program to qualify as the competent person on site for crisis management and first response to emergencies.
• Maintain a safe work environment adhering to all safety regulations. Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.

Project Coordination

• Run subcontractor & team meetings
• Conduct morning team huddle
• Scheduling delivery of equipment 
• Manage job to completion with minimal punch list items. Obtain Owner/Architect sign off on the punch list.
• Responsible for the job site set up to including signage, trailer, temporary service, etc.
• Supervise and manage all subcontractors.
• Understand project scope to avoid back charges.
• Ensure delivery inspections occur to not impact the progress of the job
• Manage job site clean ups and site security.

Schedule

• Review and maintain the project schedule on a twice monthly basis and prepare a two-week look ahead schedule every week. 
• Works with the General Superintendent and the Project Manager to resolve any issues that could impact the schedule and/or budget.
• Maintain the schedule to ensure work performed meets or exceeds client expectation

Document Control

• Responsible for conducting safety documentation and records.
• Responsible for maintaining material receiving inventory logs and filing and distribution of same.
• Update as-built kits weekly. Review and confirm subcontractor updates on a weekly basis.
• Maintain and update permit and building inspections log. Verify that all applicable building permits are in place for respective work.
• Responsible for making sure that all subcontractor’s permits, licenses, bonds, and insurances are up to date and on file before they enter a job site.
• Complete daily report logs to include manpower, deliveries, and general activities by building section, weather conditions, visitors log and miscellaneous comments.
• Manage all labor on the job. Accountable for budgeted labor time and requirements.
• Organize, maintain, and update construction documents/field drawings including posting of ASI’s, RFI’s, changes, etc.

Client Relations

• Communicate effectively with the owner, architect, and engineer.
• Maintain professional communication with trade contractors, owners, architects, etc. 

Team Leadership

• Adheres to and promotes all company goals and objectives.
• The Superintendent oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations or personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
• Confers with Project Manager and the General Superintendent to resolve complaints and grievances within work force.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Demonstrate advanced proficiency by quickly adapting to new technology and readily acquiring new technical skills. 
• Proficient in all Microsoft suite applications including Word, Excel, as well as OneDrive and network locations for approved forms, and reports.
• Proficient skill in Procore software 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years of direct on-site management of construction projects
• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 4 years’ experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; or 7 years of relevant experience. Or Journeymen license in one of the trade disciplines
• Builders license in at least one state is a Plus.
• Read and understand schematics and blueprints and/or technical manuals.
• Demonstrated Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 experience, Procore
• OSHA 30 a plus
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home as required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Salary is commensurate of education, years of experience, and market

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of architectural design and planning principles and procedures.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints and/or technical manuals.
• Technical knowledge of building components and their function.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Skills in work-flow analysis and management.
• Knowledge of building components, life cycle values and maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of contract documents and specifications.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and/or supervision to subcontractors.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local building codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Knowledge of procurement rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Ability to perform site inspections and/or approve installations.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
• Light physical effort. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
• Moderate physical activity. May require physical effort including lifting up to 25 pounds and some extended periods of standing or walking.