Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Superintendent provides on-site supervision and coordination for all phases of multi-family and custom home construction projects. They are responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in strict accordance with approved plans, specifications, and local codes.

Key duties include:

• Scheduling and managing Burkentine self-perform crews, subcontractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Monitoring field activities for quality, safety, and compliance.
• Coordinating with the project team (i.e., superiors, architect, engineer, consultant, owner) to resolve plan conflicts before work proceeds.
• Enforcing site quality control and maintaining organized, safe job sites.

Monetary agreements (subcontracts, change orders, work authorizations) require prior review and approval from the Director of Construction Operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee all subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and assigned Burkentine staff on site.
• Ensure adequate manpower, quality workmanship, and schedule compliance.
• Conduct daily and periodic walkthroughs to monitor progress, quality and safety compliance.

Essential Functions

Scheduling & Coordination

• Create and manage the overall project schedule, updated daily.
• Maintain a rolling 3-week look-ahead schedule. The goal is a 90 Day Build Schedule for Single Family & Townhomes. Apartments are set up by Construction Manager at onset of the project.
• Lead daily work huddles and weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Coordinate inspections with local jurisdictions .

Quality & Compliance

• Monitor work for adherence to plans, specifications, and safety standards .
• Identify and resolve deficiencies promptly.
• Issue notices of non-compliance as needed.
• Lead and Report on Weekly Toolbox Talks.
• Complete Routine (Weekly) E&S Reports and as required (Rain Event with 1/4” of Precipitation)
• Maintain clean, organized job sites daily.

Communication & Documentation

• Track ASIs, RFIs, and material submittals.
• Coordinate, Receive, Audit Material Deliveries.
• Keep a daily written log of site activities.
• Prepare a weekly comprehensive report of the site, including the submission of pictures as required by management.
• Report conflicts and schedule impacts to the project team within 24 Hours.
• Attend construction, sales, and leasing meetings as required.
• Liese with Home Buyers and the Property management team regarding the status of the project.

Field Oversight

• Walk all units daily for progress monitoring and planning.
• Oversee punch list completion and homeowner/client satisfaction.
• Perform superintendent duties across multiple lots as needed.

Secondary Functions

• Gather and maintain material submittals and approvals.
• Review and Approve Invoices.
• Submit Monthly Purchase Reports at specified reporting interval.
• Coordinate unit specifications with marketing.
• Participate in subcontractor pre-construction meetings.
• Open and secure job sites daily.
• General Labor as required or directed by your supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and conflict-resolution skills for managing 30+ subcontractors and vendors.
• Fundamental understanding of all facets/phases of construction is preferred.
• Ability to identify and correct deficiencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with scheduling software such as Smartsheet or MS Project is preferred.
• Excellent communication—verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism.
• Possess a fundamental understanding of Job Costing & Invoice Approvals
• Possess the ability to learn and navigate digital applications proficiently and effectively, including but not limited to HR, Accounting, ERP & CRM Platforms.
• Possess the ability to be adaptable and effectively navigate schedule disruptions.
• Provide direction to and resolve problems amongst (upwards) 30+ subcontractors and vendors.
• Customer Service – manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs or requests for service and assistance.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. At the discretion of ownership,
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary, to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Mathematical & Reasoning Skills

• Ability to calculate measurements, proportions, and basic geometry.
• Solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Interpret written, verbal, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential construction supervision.
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to Identify & Correct safety violation.