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