Lead Superintendent

Lead Superintendent

Formed in 2004, Landmark is a vertically-integrated developer, owner, and manager historically dedicated to student housing real estate. Landmark has one of the largest corporate teams dedicated to student housing in the United States with over 1,200 employees across development, acquisitions, construction, property management, and investment management.

Since inception, Landmark has invested in nearly 110 rental projects across the U.S. with a total cost including commitments of $12.3 billion and $11.1 billion of assets under management. Landmark's strong reputation, extensive network of relationships and nationwide presence contribute to most investments being sourced off market across its platforms.

Lead Superintendent

The Lead Superintendent is responsible for understanding and enforcing all aspects of the contract documents and their obligations to the project including scope and schedule of work for assigned trades for completeness, constructability, and verification. They direct the work and have an obligation to make changes in the construction as necessary to best meet construction deadlines and to work cost-effectively and efficiently while maintaining quality standards. This individual should also prioritize maintaining a good internal working relationship with the Development, Design and Preconstruction departments.

The Lead Superintendent in the Urban Division will assist in delivering concrete/steel products in mid to high-rise construction spaces with a project size exceeding $100M.

Reports to: Area General Superintendent

Direct Reports: Field Engineer, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent I, Superintendent II

Duties/Responsibilities: The duties listed below are an outline of the role's responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive list. As the needs of the organization change, these duties may be modified as needed.

Lead project start up and enforce all aspects of the contract documents and their obligations to the project including scope and schedule of work for assigned trades for completeness, constructability, and verification.

Participate in the overall development of the project schedule and update, manage and maintain the schedule to maximize performance.

Oversee the activities of the subcontractors and suppliers which includes regular walking of the site.

Expedites materials, tools and equipment needed for the project to ensure availability according to the work schedule for timely delivery with the Project Manager (PM) including temporary construction services.

Coordinate Building Information Modeling (BIM) and learn how to use Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and BIM to benefit the project.

Verify Job Safety Analysis reports, safety investigations, and incident investigations were completed correctly, Safety Manager is notified, and follow-up occurred.

Ensure that appropriate notices are given and communicate with the main office concerning weather changes, impact, delays, etc.

Budget, forecast, and manage field personnel as well as management of labor, equipment, materials, tools, and other cost considerations such as verification and administration of back charges with the Project Manager (PM).

Verify that all cost coding, both labor and materials, is properly coded. Check and sign all invoices and timecards.

Assist project management team by certifying and verifying up-to-date project documentation and reporting including daily reports, progress reports, compliance reports and logs.

Schedule weekly meetings with their trades for assigned contractors to prepare them for upcoming work.

Coordinate, direct and schedule all test and inspection activities for respective trades, ensure all corrections and disputes are satisfactorily resolved, verify inspections are complete and maintain all appropriate records for tests and inspections.

Attend and participate in all meetings as required.

Inform senior leadership of any situations that may impede project progress.

Other duties as assigned or modified as the needs of the organization change.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma and professional knowledge of construction business are required.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, Architecture, Business Administration or relevant major preferred.
• Scheduling & Job Cost software preferred (Primavera/P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Prolog, etc.).
• Minimum of ten to fifteen (10-15) years of managing multiple phases of mid to large sized ground up commercial building projects.
• Minimum three to five (3-5) years of mid-to-high rise urban construction of multi-family homes.
• Minimum three to ten (3-10) years of direct supervisory experience.
• Experience in Lean Construction Delivery Methodology is preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, plans, and financial reports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to be able to present information to Trade Partners using the following tools: telephone, written logs, email, mobile devices, cameras, etc.
• Technical writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Travel: Lead Superintendents are embedded on the project site and in temporary construction trailers/offices close to the site. Periods of overnight travel may be required.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may infrequently drive a vehicle (intrastate and interstate travel) or be subject to air travel for purposes of Company business.

Additional Information

Landmark Properties provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.