Project Superintendent

Responsibilities

• Ability to manage multiple staff members
• Ensures manpower in the field is organized, effectively utilized and is composed of qualified and knowledgeable personnel, including subcontractor manpower.
• Develop a logistics plan with the project manager so that the subcontractors complete their work safe and efficiently, in a coordinated way
• Implements and coordinates construction methods, schedules, manning charts, as well as material and equipment requirements.
• Administers the site safety plan and emergency plan, coordinating with subcontractors.
• Confirm daily construction reports and incident reports are completed on a timely basis.
• Manages onsite activities and administers contractual activities of subcontractors and vendors.
• Implements procedures to ensure construction operations are continuously adhering to the contract documents, schedule, quality standards, and budget.
• Must communicate effectively to all project participants including strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Understanding of all phases of construction operations including engineering disciplines, means and methods, and field management.
• Analyze and develop details per the contract documents and where required, produce new methods to implement the work, including work performed out of sequence and/or work performed simultaneously.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules.
• Ensures safety standards and requirements are implemented and adhered to and that tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
• Deep knowledge of safety compliance including federal, state, and local safety codes.
• Recognizes when problems exist and evaluates the facts in order to resolve issues efficiently. Seeks assistance from supervisor when necessary.
• Maintain positive attitude towards field work and demonstrates sound judgment in making field decisions.
• Determines the priority of assignments based on critical deadlines that must be met.
• Ability to work independently.
• Develops and trains subordinates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering, architecture, or construction management, or equivalent work experience with high school or vocational degree.
• 15+ years of experience.

Skills

• MS Word and Excel are required.
• AutoCAD is recommended.