Construction Superintendent

Superintendent

This position manages on-site coordination for all phases of the projects, including coordinating subcontractors, material, and equipment, ensuring that drawings & specifications are being strictly followed, and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. Superintendent is responsible for scheduling, inspections, quality control, and job site safety.

Essential functions/position responsibilities include:

• Leading the direction of the jobsite
• Scheduling subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely completion of projects
• Managing carpenters, laborers, and sometimes others on jobsites, as well as participating in employee feedback and evaluations
• Performing quality control responsibilities regarding the work being performed
• Ensuring subcontractor is fully executing and complying with the contracted scope of work
• Continuous communication with the project team (Owner, A/E, Subcontractors) regarding schedules as well as any critical issues that need to be resolved
• Keeping all construction documents up to date, checking dimensions and details between changes, documenting changes and discussions, reviewing shop drawings and as-builts
• Keeping a weekly schedule and developing an ongoing 3 to 4 week look ahead schedule
• Keeping subcontractors on track and on time – reaching out to subcontractors to make them aware of when they need to be onsite and confirming their delivery timeframes for materials
• Quality control – developing punch lists prior to subcontractors completing their work and leaving the project to ensure the work is per drawings and specifications and done in a good workmanship manner.
• Documenting & recording all safety issues, holding a weekly safety meeting
• Cost control surrounding material schedule and T&M slips, keeping within scope of budget
• Submitting daily reports regarding invoices and tool rental
• Writing daily reports on Procore
• Maintaining timesheets for employees on the jobsite
• Classifying vendor invoices related to the job
• Cross training others as much as possible, increasing knowledge regarding MEP
• Performing superintendent duties at multiple job sites simultaneously
• Performing conflict resolution between subcontractors and vendors
• Managing difficult or emotional customer situations, responding promptly to customer needs, meeting commitments
• Maintaining a positive attitude, bringing the team closer together to accomplish the work.

Supervisory responsibilities include supervising all subcontractors, vendors, laborers, and carpenters on a daily basis to ensure adequate manpower is available for each task and compliant work is performed.

Hiring requirements/preferences include:

• Minimum of 5-10 years of verifiable experience on a commercial construction site
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
• Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Proficient with Procore. HH2 software experience preferred.
• Proficient at reading blueprints
• Detail oriented
• Exceptional communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Self-starter

Other duties include:

Must be able to travel to the jobsite(s) as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. H.P. Cummings is an AA/EOE.

Estimate of physical requirements:

• Lifting under 40 lbs.
• Lifting over 40 lbs.
• Dusty environment
• Using oil or chemicals
• Standing
• Climbing ladders
• Climbing stairs
• Sedentary work
• Outside work
• Precision type work
• Typing
• Computer input
• Stooping
• Driving
• Walking
• Answering phone
• Bending
• Reaching/pulling/pushing
• Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
• Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
• Depth perception – three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Field of vision – area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while fixed on a point.
• Accommodation – adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus- important for near point work.
• Color vision – ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Special comments: Salary range $85,000 to $120,000