Senior Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Our Senior Superintendent provides overall direction on projects and develops and maintains strong working relationships with the owners and architects throughout the project lifecycle. This individual evaluates project performance, site conditions, safety and quality standards, compliance with scope, and effective management of trade partners. This individual is also responsible for ensuring that constructability reviews, logistics plans and baseline schedules achieve project turnover requirements. This is an onsite position.  ResponsibilitiesOversee, manage, and document all day-to-day job site activities including OSHA safety complianceDirect field personnel according to the project planCommunicate issues, events, performance, and progress daily to the Project ManagerReport any problems promptly to the Project Manager to facilitate the most cost-effective solutionsEstablish effective working relationships with Clients, BE&K team members and subcontractors Request advice and assistance from the General Superintendent or Project Executive on matters pertaining to materials, sequencing, scheduling, logistics, and personnelProject Start-Up/Turnover Meeting: Identify pre-mobilization activities in conjunction with the Project Executive, General Superintendent, and the Project ManagerDevelop start-up schedule with Project Manager and send it to the Project Executive and General Superintendent for reviewPerform other duties as assigned.Scheduling: Assist in formulating and implementing construction schedules in the fieldEstablish and implement the Project baseline schedule based on the project contracts and subcontractor input, considering any elements that might impact the scheduleMaintain the schedule and ensure that work performed is consistent with the contract and will meet or exceed client expectationsUpdate Project Schedule monthlyProvide progress report with the six-week look ahead of schedule to the Project Manager and the field staffSafety: Ensure that all subcontractors participate in a safety pre-construction meeting prior to starting work on the projectEnsure that all subcontractors have a full set of MSD sheets on the project, as well as their site-specific safety plan and current insurance certificate Review the project daily to ensure that all activities are being performed in accordance with all OSHA and governing requirements and the project site specific safety planQuality Management: Ensure that all pertinent benchmarks for the project are established and inserted into the baseline scheduleEnsure that all 1st delivery inspections and Benchmark inspections occur per the baseline schedule so as not to impact the progression of the subsequent workEnsure that the inspections are approved, documented and communicated to the project teamSubcontractor and Site Management: Manage site pre-construction including pre-construction survey, job site utilization and staging plansMobilize the field office and maintains the job site to company standardsOrganize documentation of the job site for easy access and reviewManage subcontractor performance to quality and ethical standardsWork with PM to identify and resolve personnel issues and construction process revisionsManage all phases of the construction process including documenting and reporting site activities and progress, manage excavations and assist with Job Site Utilization PlanMeeting Management: Attend project turnover, mobilization, and project coordination meetingsAttend/lead safety pre-construction meetingsAttend/lead weekly foreman and safety meetingsAttend/lead monthly schedule review meetingsAttend/lead Pull Plan Meetings and 6 Week Make Ready Plan MeetingsAttend/lead subcontractor meetingsAttend closeout meetingsAttend owner meetingsAdministrative Management: Complete and implement construction office checklists including emergency phone listsComplete daily reports and maintains logs of key activities, files and shop drawingsManage the quality and condition of all material deliveriesMaintain required safety reporting and all other required files to BE&K standardsInsure that as-built working drawings are maintained as well as the current drawing log and revision log, communicating this to the subcontractorsProject Closeout: Manage subcontractor closeout, transfer of utilities, owner training, work list and punch listQualificationsBachelor 's degree in Construction Management or Engineering (not required) 8 to 12 years of experience related construction projects within sector of projectsMission Critical experience a plusEach project has specific characteristics regarding size, complexity, sector, etc. which dictate the precise years of experience and industry knowledge necessary for success, above and beyond generic construction knowledge and experienceExcellent team development skills and leadership abilitiesStrong ability to partner with the Project Manager and staffMust possess effective communication skillsCapable of dealing with ambiguity and tight work oversightMust possess business judgment to negotiate the critical balance between budget and construction processesExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to take action confidently and decisivelyThe ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problemsCandidate must possess BE&K Core Values: Integrity ~ Teamwork ~ Respect ~ Discipline ~ Accountability ~ Social Responsibility Physical Requirements:Ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling materials. Must be able to work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Capable of standing and walking for extended periods. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.  Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:BE&K Building Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug test