FIELD SUPERINTENDENT

About the Role

The Field Superintendent will oversee all phases of a construction project, ensuring successful execution from start to finish.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee job sites to ensure contractor success.
• Organize end-to-end installations for readiness and completion.
• Communicate and enforce safety procedures and site rules.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, departments, and field contractors.
• Oversee quality control in the field.

Responsibilities

• Develop a schedule and cost-effective plan for project completion.
• Collaborate with staff to create preconstruction estimates and budgets for materials and labor.
• Coordinate and schedule work activities of tradespeople, professionals, and laborers, communicating instructions and assignments via the project foreperson.
• Inspect work for quality and timeliness; prepare and provide progress reports to owners and architects; recommend modifications as needed.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, attorneys, and stakeholders to ensure specifications, zoning requirements, and regulations are met.
• Ensure adherence to architectural and engineering plans.
• Obtain required permits and licenses; execute construction contracts according to terms.
• Monitor budget throughout the project and communicate variances.
• Maintain records related to costs and inventory.
• Address safety violations or other deficiencies.
• Collaborate with union representatives to clarify procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least four years of experience in the building trade.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and oversee diverse teams.
• Extremely detail-oriented with a focus on quality.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.
• Thorough understanding of legal requirements for construction and building sites.
• Knowledge of quality building practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills to quickly identify and resolve issues.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.