Commercial Construction Superintendent

About the role

Jointly responsible with Project Management for the overall success of the project. Responsible for implementing and meeting the schedule, controlling costs and managing manpower and equipment on assigned projects. Responsible for timely communication with all managers and support staff from within the company. Provides continuous hands-on coordination and field supervision of all construction operations, including subcontractors and other construction related personnel. Directs personnel in the planning, scheduling, and execution of work on time, within budget, and the highest standards of workmanship. Attains or exceeds profit goals and promotes workplace safety while meeting and exceeding the owner’s expectations. Promotes a positive company image. Is the leader on his/her assigned projects and is ultimately responsible for its operational success.

Responsibilities

• Support the objectives and direction of Project Management by:
  • Reviewing the plans and specifications to build project schedules, identify any potential scope gaps and submit RFIs to clarify constructability items.
  • Scheduling pre-construction site meetings with all trade partners to review the site conditions and schedules.
  • Attending pre-construction meetings, project progress meetings and any company held safety, quality and informational meetings.
  • Leading onsite daily toolbox talk meetings.
  • Updating of the 2-3 week look-ahead schedules weekly, and identifying items for the Constraints Log.
  • Knowing all aspects of the current plans, specs and notes throughout the most up to date construction set.
  • Daily tracking of all long lead items, plan revisions, submittals and updating Project Management of any and all onsite condition changes or constraints.
  • Coordinating with Project Management any and all changes or RFIs by marking and red-lining plans with this updated information daily.
  • Coordinating all onsite trade changes to the marked-up drawings.
  • Creating observations in Procore including documentation photos for distribution.
  • Meting with all trade foremen every morning prior to the commencement of their scope (first work in place) to ensure contract durations and start times align with the construction schedule and inform trades of any discrepancies.
  • Creating and conducting weekly subcontractor planning meetings for the next 2-3 weeks scheduled work, and updating the schedule in Procore.
  • Reviewing the project budget on a weekly basis and discussing any variances with the Project Team.
• Ensuring the workmanship meets or exceeds quality standards, specifying and documenting those standards by defining how the work executed by holding at least one weekly meeting with the subs to discuss and review a written set of quality standards (SSQP) prior to starting their work.
• Scheduling all necessary inspections regularly.
• Enforcing the site safety 3-strike rule with all subcontractors and preparing all documentation and forwarding to the project team.
• Ensuring subcontractors are following the company’s safety manual and all related jobsite protocol.

Essential Job Results

• Knowledge, Education, Skills & Abilities Required
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Thorough working knowledge of commercial building standards, specifications, codes, regulations and laws
• Knowledge of commercial construction techniques, 8–10 years’ experience in construction, 3–5 years in a supervisory position
• Effective communication skills; both verbal or written
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Computer and other technology skills. Knowledge of Procore, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Google Workplace helpful

Knowledge, Education, Skills & Abilities Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Thorough working knowledge of commercial building standards, specifications, codes, regulations and laws
• Knowledge of commercial construction techniques, 8–10 years’ experience in construction, 3–5 years in a supervisory position
• Effective communication skills; both verbal or written
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Computer and other technology skills. Knowledge of Procore, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Google Workplace helpful

Working Conditions

Individuals work primarily in the field and can be subjected to outdoor weather conditions. As needed, weekend work is required and part of the job description.