Construction Project Superintendent

Construction Project SuperintendentUnder the supervision of the Assistant Director of Capital Improvements or the Director of Capital Improvements, coordinates, supervises, and inspects work performed on a variety of renovation and reconstruction projects, including the repair and maintenance of dwelling units, buildings, and structures, and performs related work as required.Essential FunctionsCoordinates among consultants, contractors, and the Housing Authority, and follows up through the renovation and reconstruction process;May prepare detailed specifications and estimates;Researches and selects materials, plans, directs, inspects, and supervises the work of a group of skilled and semi-skilled workers engaged in the repair and maintenance of dwelling units, buildings structures, grounds, and equipment;Assists with developing specifications and budgets for projects;Coordinate work sessions with contractors, vendors, and other involved parties to develop schedules;May participate in a variety of technical processes, including bid preparation, agenda, and bid evaluations;Inspects projects in progress and at completion for final acceptance of conformance and design;Prepares correspondence and reports on assigned projects;Examines plans, calculations, and specifications of complex projects for compliance with City regulatory codes, ordinances, and Housing Authority policy; andSupervises construction inspector(s) as assigned.Marginal FunctionsPerforms other related duties as required.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma with vocational, technical school training in a construction-related field; andFive years of full-time exposure to all phases of construction processes.Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.AndPossession of a valid California driver's license and an insurable driving record.Bilingual skills in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and/or Spanish are a plus.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of: a wide range of current architectural principles and practices, building and construction methods; City building codes and regulations; basic concepts of the architectural decision and construction processes.Skill in: preparing and developing specifications; making field inspections and filing reports; methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building construction, renovation work; methods used in requisitioning, receiving, checking, storing, and issuing materials and supplies. Coordinate and meet with consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, residents, and groups.Ability to: organize and coordinate work in order to effectively utilize staff resources and to supervise and inspect the work of the building trades of skilled and semi-skilled workers. Establish and maintain cooperative relations with staff, residents, contractors, and developers; analyze situations accurately and take timely, effective and independent action; prepare reports; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (or with audio and visual capacities); facilitate programs and policy development; represent the Authority in technical negotiations with contractors, residents, and other community groups; make public presentations; and other abilities as specified in the State of California Division of Industrial Accidents form RB-91 for this classification.