Project Manager - Superintendent

About the Role

BELFOR Project Managers have either a restoration or construction focus. Candidates for the entry-level superintendent position must have sufficient relevant training and experience pursuant to listed competencies in their focus area. Successful superintendent candidates may qualify through internal tenure with one or more BELFOR technician tracks of fire, water, and contents or through tenure with the BELFOR carpentry track. External candidates may qualify through relevant experience in the restoration, cleaning, and/or construction industries. This is the second phase of the Project Manager path.

Responsibilities

• Superintendents assigned TPA program work must know all program requirements, Xactimate estimates, and budgets.
• Construction track: Understand scope, schedule work, communicate professionally, ensure project safety, and maintain quality control.
• Establish core project management capabilities, including time management, budgeting, scheduling, site supervision, customer contact, communication, quality control, safety, documentation, and change orders.
• Continuously advance knowledge of current and past construction practices.
• Review daily project requirements, document progress, and notify managers of progress and challenges.
• Provide field documentation, photo logs, graphs, and sketches for TPA projects.
• Perform skills related to prior Intermediate Fire Damage Specialist, Intermediate Water Damage Specialist, and Intermediate Carpenter roles.
• Conduct daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and maintain vehicles in clean, serviceable condition.
• Maintain attention to detail and adhere to BELFOR standards in safeguarding customer property.
• Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
• Work nights, weekends, and travel periodically as requested.
• Report time worked, equipment, and consumables used accurately and timely.
• Attend BELFOR-sponsored operations and safety training courses as required.

Requirements

• Supervise and self-perform residential and light commercial work.
• Construction focus: Plan, coordinate, and oversee employees and subcontractors in all phases of work; read and manage blueprints; manage projects up to $150K; understand and adhere to local building codes and regulatory agencies.
• Restoration focus: Direct small crews of BELFOR personnel and temporary workers; manage projects up to $50K; attend BELFOR-approved training courses in areas of lesser experience; supervise multiple crews simultaneously on multiple projects; select appropriate disposal options and obtain release of liability for disposed items.

Qualifications

• Current IICRC ASD designation for Water Damage-related work.
• Completion of all BELFOR required New Hire Coursework.
• Certified to operate a Hi-Lo forklift.
• 18 months of experience as an Intermediate Water Damage Specialist, Intermediate Carpenter, or Intermediate Fire Damage Specialist, or similar industry experience.
• Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per BELFOR's vehicle policy.
• Sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
• English language literacy and fluency.

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting from 41 lbs and above, assisted (up to 50% of the time).
• Access and mobility in tight spaces.
• Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling.
• Ability to use mobile devices for data collection and time tracking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.