Construction Superintendent

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Contractor Construction Superintendent to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of construction projects from inception to completion.

About Us

Established in 1999, Marand Builders, Inc. was founded by Francisco Alvarado with an Electrical Engineering degree, 14 years of business experience at Hoechst Celanese, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Our goal has been to understand the individual needs of our customers and provide customized solutions. We have built our reputation on reliability, attentiveness, and quality of execution, achieving over 95% repeat business. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, we have expanded across the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast US, with 7 regional offices in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Marand specializes in serving the healthcare, financial services, commercial/administrative, and light-industrial industries.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• At least five years of experience in the commercial construction industry, overseeing all aspects of ground-up projects in healthcare, financial, and light industrial sectors
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• OSHA 30 certification within the last 5 years or ability to renew
• Proficiency in project reporting software, MS Office, and blueprint reading
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented approach
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to various job sites (up to 75%)

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety compliance (OSHA and Marand safety plan and policies) and advocate for safety as the top priority
• Supervise the construction effort in the field to ensure the project is completed in accordance with design, budget, schedule, and customer objectives
• Conduct weekly on-site meetings with subcontractors, vendors, and others regarding schedule, safety issues, and performance
• Enforce compliance with all project procedures, safety program requirements, and work rules
• Supervise and ensure the health and safety of workers by enforcing all company, state, and federal guidelines
• Prepare and distribute field reports in a timely manner (e.g., daily superintendent’s reports, safety reports)
• Complete punch list items within the customer’s requirements and project budget using Procore for punch list management
• Monitor and direct subcontractor progress and ensure adequate manpower to meet project schedules and customer expectations
• Prepare subcontractor work schedules and provide input to the Project Manager for project construction schedules
• Verify all layouts and/or check layouts by subcontractors and establish initial control lines and grades
• Respond to subcontractor questions regarding project documents and coordinate documentation with the Construction Manager
• Participate in pre-construction planning, including logistics, means and methods, bid and scope reviews, and project estimates
• Maintain an up-to-date set of contract documents on site
• Ensure subcontractors maintain record drawings (“red line as-builts”) during construction
• Responsible for organizing, establishing, and maintaining the on-site field office to project a professional image
• Communicate timely with the Construction Manager on financial issues, safety, construction progress, labor issues, material problems, quality, code issues, etc.
• Interface and work harmoniously with Project Managers and other personnel
• Manage, oversee, provide training, and act as a mentor to other Superintendent levels
• Continue education in areas including OSHA and safety, means and methods, codes, management skills, and new technology
• Maintain current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification
• Maintain current knowledge of the permit process in project communities and communicate changes to the office
• Ensure overall cleanliness of the jobsite to Marand’s standards

Physical Demands

• Work at a construction site with duties performed both indoors and outdoors
• Extended hours may be required to meet project deadlines
• Ability to work night shifts
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate company iPad, phone, and other business machines
• Regularly required to sit (20%), walk (40%), and stand (40%)
• Includes crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching
• Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job
• Ability to talk and hear
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction

Work Environment

• Indoors in a variety of settings, including offices, interior building job sites, and outdoor job sites
• Exposure to wet/humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and heat
• Potential exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical shock, and vibration
• Occasionally loud noise levels
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, vest) and safety gear (appropriate clothing, shoes, gloves)