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Commercial Construction Superintendent

Jobot · Fairfield County, CT · 2 mo ago
On-siteManagement$110k–$140k/yrFull-time

About Us

Our award-winning company specializes in architecture, engineering, and commercial construction. Our market segments include auto dealerships, non-profit organizations, healthcare, recreation, manufacturing, distribution, and industrial. We're continuing to expand our expertise in a variety of delivery formats, including design-build and open book. Site selection, evaluation, cost study analysis, as well as property management services are available.

Why Join Us?

  • Excellent compensation: base salary, bonus, and auto expenses
  • Project and annual bonuses
  • Work/life balance and amazing company culture
  • Full benefits (employee-paid)
  • 401K match
  • PTO and paid holiday schedule
  • Career growth opportunities

Responsibilities

Safety

  • Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices, and rectifies job site hazards immediately
  • Ensures all company employees and contractors adhere to the company safety policy
  • Completes and documents frequent job site safety inspections
  • Immediately addresses and rectifies any safety violations
  • Oversees the implementation of the Company Health and Safety Plan for all personnel (employees, subcontractors, and visitors)
  • Conducts regular safety meetings at each job site
  • Monitors adherence to the safety program by all employees under supervision

Schedule

  • Maintains weekly construction schedule and identifies/solves problems
  • Orders materials and schedules inspections as necessary
  • Works with the Project Manager to maintain an updated and accurate project schedule
  • Maintains and updates the three-week project forecast to ensure:
    • All materials are ordered and delivered on time
    • All equipment is requisitioned on a timely basis
    • All subcontractors are contacted to confirm schedule

Job Site

  • Erects job sign as soon as possible at the job site (highly visible, clean, plumb, level, posts painted white)
  • Coordinates and supervises all construction activities
  • Maintains an organized job site, including the construction office
  • Oversees daily field operations to ensure proper site safety, construction progress, quality control, and a clean site

Core Responsibilities

  • Directs all field personnel to achieve project completion on schedule, within budget, and with quality workmanship
  • Develops a comprehensive understanding of project strategy, commitments, financial goals, scheduling, logistics, phasing, milestones, and inspections
  • Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves project problems before they become major issues
  • Understands all contractual obligations of the plans, specifications, addendums, and submittals for the project
  • Complies with all company policies and procedures
  • Verifies subcontractors have proper licenses, insurance, up-to-date payments, and financial capabilities
  • Keeps timecards and submits them to the Office Manager monthly

Communication

  • Prepares and sends weekly project updates to owners, Project Manager, and President
  • Works with the Project Manager to identify constructability or scope issues during pre-construction
  • Maintains positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and employees
  • Communicates with company personnel and subcontractors to ensure understanding of work and problem areas
  • Reports daily to the Project Manager on any occurrences affecting project completion
  • Reviews RFIs continuously and identifies issues that might affect the project
  • Informs the President of any major problems on the job
  • Participates in scope development, buy-out, and schedule reviews
  • Researches and addresses owner, landlord, city/state requirements to avoid delays and ensure safety/client satisfaction
  • Demonstrates effective dialogue with the project team regarding changes in work or conditions
  • Promotes positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly
  • Actively participates in company-wide training and mentors assistant superintendents, labor, and carpentry staff

Project Close Out

  • Prepares, schedules, and supervises completion of the final punch list
  • Completes the punch list immediately, preferably while construction is ongoing
  • Maintains and reviews the punch list process to ensure timely execution
  • Assists in preparing the project close-out manual and plans for the owner
  • Reviews the final product with the owner or owner’s representative
  • Exceeds client expectations by understanding client needs, wants, preferences, and culture

Requirements

  • 5-10 years of experience as a Project Superintendent in commercial construction

Pay

$110,000 - $140,000 per year

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