Construction Site Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Firewatch Contracting, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) Small Business, is in search of a Site Superintendent for its US Federal Government business. This position is responsible for successful project execution, scheduling and field management in accordance with contract requirements, project plans and organizational objectives.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide daily onsite supervision including Technical support, coordination and scheduling with Owner, A/E and Subcontractors.
• Monitoring QC and specification compliance
• Primary contact with Owners, A/E, subcontractors, and must possess communication skills and personal presence to represent our firm positively and professionally.
• Set and monitor overall goals and objectives of the Project.
• Constantly perform risk analysis, anticipate and develop solutions prior to a problem occurring.
• Document all project occurrences (meetings, decisions, commitments, changes, etc).
• Conduct and document weekly project meetings with subcontractors and the Owner.
• Interface with Management on a weekly basis to update project reports with particular emphasis on schedule, change orders, and project projections.
• Assure all aspects of Scope are thoroughly reviewed and understood by sub-contractors.
• Primary responsibility for complete understanding of plans, specifications, and assure that the Project and project team are in strict compliance.
• Facilitate and manage critical path activities.
• Ability to self perform minor tasks relating to punch-out or basic carpentry needs

Education, Experience and Certifications:

• Minimum 2-year construction and/or engineering degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a commercial Project Supervisor on projects $1 Million or above.
• Minimum of 3 completed Federal Projects with preference at Veterans Affairs facilities
• A demonstrated understanding of all aspects of commercial construction associated with the renovation and construction of Healthcare facilities.
• Proficiency with construction software, i.e., Project, Excel, scheduling programs, etc.
• Superior organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to manage busy, multi-faceted projects.
• Ability to work extended hours when required.
• Current safety credentials to include 30 Hour OSHA, First Aid, and CPR.

Levels of Supervision:

• Works under the Director of Contracting and Project Manager.
• Performs assignments with minimal supervision; works independently.

Firewatch Contracting is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) Small Business General Contractor specializing exclusively in federal projects. Over the past 20+ years, we have delivered hundreds of projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs and multiple branches of the Department of Defense. Although our team has executed work around the globe, we are currently focused on projects within the United States.

We hold several MATOC and MACC contracts that provide a strong pipeline of future opportunities. Through strategic relationships with our surety and financial institutions, we maintain a bond capacity of $50 million.

Firewatch is a small business with a long history of steady, consistent growth. We are proud that most of our team members have been with us since the company was founded 20 years ago. We are committed to continuing this tradition of long-term, mutual investment in our employees.

We look forward to receiving your resume and to the possibility of welcoming you to the Firewatch team.

Company Description

Firewatch Contracting is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) Small Business General Contractor specializing exclusively in federal projects. Over the past 20+ years, we have delivered hundreds of projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs and multiple branches of the Department of Defense. Although our team has executed work around the globe, we are currently focused on projects within the United States.\r\n\r\nWe hold several MATOC and MACC contracts that provide a strong pipeline of future opportunities. Through strategic relationships with our surety and financial institutions, we maintain a bond capacity of $50 million.\r\n\r\nFirewatch is a small business with a long history of steady, consistent growth. We are proud that most of our team members have been with us since the company was founded 20 years ago. We are committed to continuing this tradition of long-term, mutual investment in our employees.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to receiving your resume and to the possibility of welcoming you to the Firewatch team.