Senior Superintendent

About the role

This position will oversee and manage all field activities of DEW employees and subcontractors to ensure contract requirements are met while adhering to the company’s safety, budget, and schedule goals. The Superintendent will manage self-perform work along with the planning, coordination, and supervision of all DEW and subcontractor personnel on-site, including other Superintendents when required.

Core Values

• Optimism: Share a positive mindset, believing in opportunities over obstacles.
• Initiative: Be self-motivated and proactive problem solvers.
• Accountability: Commit to a culture of ownership, personal accountability, and safety.

DEW’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values are integrated into daily decision-making, leadership behaviors, employee training, performance evaluations, and company culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preconstruction with development/implementation of the project start-up plan and assist in project buy-out & scheduling.
• Understand blueprints/drawings, schedules, project plans, subcontractor responsibilities, and scope of work.
• Provide daily oversight of construction projects.
• Create and implement a site logistics plan.
• Schedule the sequence of activities and identify resources required for a successful schedule.
• Implement on-site QA/QC Program: Job site Safety / Risk Mitigation / Job Hazard Analysis.
• Enforce the site-specific safety plan, compliance with DEW safety policies, OSHA, and other safety regulations.
• Ensure job site operations comply with design specifications and that each phase is completed on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Demonstrate and maintain effective and open dialogue with the project team regarding changes in work, job conditions, subcontractor relations, and any deviation in the direction, status, or schedule of the project.
• Run weekly project and subcontractor meetings.
• Exceed client expectations by understanding client needs, wants, preferences, and culture.
• Promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors and instilling this philosophy in the project team.
• Oversee budget management, cost control, and invoice review.
• Assist with RFIs, Submittals, and complete change orders as necessary.
• Mentor and coach direct reports, including performance reviews and establishing developmental goals.

Required Experience

• At least 5 years of Construction Management Superintendent experience, including proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications.
• Experience building ground-up Healthcare, Commercial, Education, Industrial, and Retail projects.
• Experience with wood-framed construction is an advantage.
• Good written and communication skills; competent at negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Strong organizational and management skills; ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contract drawings and specifications.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to meet all assigned deadlines.
• Familiarity with construction/project management software (experience with CMiC, P6 Scheduling a plus).
• Good to excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Completed projects valued at $10 million or more.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certified.
• 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certification; 30-Hour OSHA preferred.