Project Superintendent - Civil

Responsibilities

• Assemble members of organization (supervisory, clerical, engineering and other workers) at start of project
• Aid project management in monthly cost projections
• Confer with management personnel to establish production, safety and quality control
• Confer with supervisory, engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods
• Confer with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within work force
• Cookordination with project management and area safety supervisor to manage accidents/incidents
• Coordinate production activities with procurement, maintenance, safety and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with subcontractors, owners, designers, etc.
• Develop hazard analysis with project management and area safety supervisor
• Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve job quality
• Ensure subcontractors have project adequately staffed and supervised and that sufficient materials and equipment are available to maintain job progress
• Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and adherence to construction schedules
• Work closely with the project managers monitoring job schedules and job costs
• Work closely with Assistant Superintendent to develop skills needed for the next step of management
• Communicate and coordinate subcontractors to operate at the highest level and meet Cajun’s expectations
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but may occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Hearing and comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions
• Will need to perform sedentary to heavy work
• Operate office equipment of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, reaching overhead, squatting, sitting or standing and lifting
• Must be able to manipulate and traverse uneven terrain, ladders, and multi-floor buildings with no elevator
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to drive cars/trucks as needed
• Mental must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision, field workers, as well as owner or owner representative
• Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• To use math/complete calculations
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision making skills necessary
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details
• Requires strong leadership and motivational skills and ability to serve as a mentor