Construction Site Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Ameresco has a new opportunity with our federal team for an on-site Superintendent to support the execution of the construction and implementation of a $35M facility upgrade energy savings performance contract (ESPC) at the VA hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite leadership for direct subcontractor workforce, control and direction of all field and construction management activities.
• Support the Project Manager with planning and organizing project work, including management of the critical path and all critical path activities, to assure all work is executed in accordance with the contract documents.  This includes the submittal schedule, material deliveries, schedule updates, work progress/productivity and associated changes.
• Supervise the timely and cost-effective installation of the contracted work.
• Develop a plan for sequence of work and project schedule with the Project Manager and scheduling team.
• Support the Project Manager in the development of logistics plans and schedules during pre-construction and early project activities.
• Provide ongoing project status updates with all parties throughout design and construction.
• Provide project reports, documentation, technical assistance, support, and collaboration.
• Develop comprehensive understanding of owner contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, industry, trade, and federal/local jurisdictional standards, practices, codes.
• Perform other duties as may be required to execute and implement all construction responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or the equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience in commercial or government construction industry.
• In depth knowledge of the construction process including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, manpower, etc.
• Demonstrated industry experience with increasing levels of responsibility and the ability to lead field operations.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience with performing Quality Control management
• Strong verbal, written, computer, technical communication and presentation skills.
• Computer software proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel Required.
• OSHA 30-hour Certification or EM-385-1 Certification required
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Proven experience with OSHA safety standards, building systems, engineering, and project management regulations, practices, and codes.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and foster positive business relationships.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.
• Valid Drivers’ License in good standing, issued by resident state.
• Ability to pass background check