Landscape Construction Superintendent

About the role

The Site Superintendent manages field operations for commercial site development projects from inception through completion.

Responsibilities

• Coach, evaluate, and train staff and field workers in the performance of landscape construction services.
• Inspect all field work; analyze and resolve problems.
• Manage labor force & subcontractors to ensure labor budgets are on track.
• Maintain accurate daily and weekly Foremen and Superintendent activity logs; update production tracking reports and generate other related reports as needed.
• Responsible for dispatch of labor and equipment to job sites.
• Manage equipment utilization on projects, equipment storage and maintenance.
• Ensure that all construction services are delivered according to contract specifications and that drawings are within budget and on schedule.
• Collaborate with staff to meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of external and internal customers.
• Work collaboratively with others; foster a positive “people oriented” environment.
• Evaluate employee safety data and promote safe work practices or conditions; ensure employees attend weekly safety meetings.
• Demonstrate role model behaviors on ethics and integrity as well as promoting company culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, civil engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management or related.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with landscape, concrete, irrigation, and construction production techniques.
• Expert knowledge of construction tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Proficient with computer software programs including MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Strong work ethic and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

Physical Demands

• Able to bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the day.
• Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity).
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.