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 Senior 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.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in Turnover Meetings, Planning Meetings, Closeout Meetings, and pre-construction & weekly project meetings with w/subs, vendors, owner, architect
• Provide timely input/feedback to customers
• Build and maintain positive work relationships
• Ensure new employee orientation
• Ensure DEW and subcontractor work crew follow project procedures
• Evaluate field personnel; set goals to assist in employee’s personal growth and development
• Recognize and reward superior work performance
• Attend and participate in all DEW scheduled Supervisory Meetings and Training Programs
• Encourage employees to become involved in company functions, committees, etc.
• Participate in groundbreaking, ribbon cuttings, and special events
• Submit daily field reports each week
• Communicate field decisions and changes to all affected parties
• Communicate with the design team, engineering professionals, and owner on an ongoing basis
• Evaluate employees after 30-days employment and as required annually
• Participate in proposal presentations/interviews
• Handle issues in a timely manner
• Coach and mentor DEW employees to assist in their development
• Conduct an improvement analysis for the project, process, profits, and relationships
• Plan, coordinate, and/or supervise activities of all personnel on-site (DEW employee as well as subs)
• Plan work schedule (assist in the preparation of CPM Schedule and short duration schedule)
• Determine workforce levels by preparing a monthly workforce projection update
• Determine equipment requirements
• Develop and update material handling plan
• Review submittal list and delivery schedules
• Monitor cleanliness of job site trailer, tool trailer, DEW vehicles, and overall construction site
• Review and fully understand estimates and subcontracts
• Review and understand budget
• Assist Project Managers with the buyout of materials quantities
• Submit weekly/daily timecards, assuring accuracy and timely submission
• Review, approve and cost code all material invoices
• Maintain effective tool rental management
• Review financial forecasting on a monthly basis with the project team
• Provide technical assistance to DEW team and subcontractor
• Review and understand the scope of work, plans, and specs
• Review and understand subcontractor and vendor scope of work
• Review and understand shop drawings
• Ensure construction complies with drawings & specs

Safety

• Ensure compliance with the Company’s Safety and Loss Control Program and EEO programs on all assigned projects
• Be aware of all potential claims as a means of protecting the company and communicate these issues to the Director or Safety if such potential exists
• Prepare the site-specific safety plan with the Safety Director
• Coach employees and subs on the importance of and how to work safely
• Monitor and ensure weekly toolbox meetings with crew
• Be responsible for job site safety procedures/plan
• Document and ensure corrective safety measurements are implemented
• Understands and enforces OSHA rules and regulations
• Maintain AED/CPR/First Aid certification
• Conduct weekly safety meetings and safety audits

Quality Control

• Establish and maintain an on-site quality construction control program
• Maintain compliance with State, Federal, and Local agencies
• Participate in pre-installation meetings and preparation
• Ensure all documentation of pre-installation, during-installation, and post-installation
• Ensure material conformance with approved submittals, plans, and specifications
• Zero Punch list should be your objective

Requirements

• Extensive supervisory experience in the construction industry
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods and materials, costing, scheduling
• First Aid, CPR certified; 30-hour OSHA certified
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
• Ability to think ahead and plan
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
• Strong customer orientation
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team player
• Commitment to company values

Skills

• Thorough understanding of construction techniques
• Understands properties of construction materials
• Understands all aspects of project design and engineering
• Understands principles of surveying
• Understands state and federal rules and regulations as they apply to construction (asbestos abatement, recycling, etc.)
• Understands construction law (contract documents, insurance requirements, etc.)
• Understands labor law (hiring, firing, evaluations, sexual harassment, etc.)
• Be familiar with computer software
• Conduct subcontractor field orientation for each subcontractor prior to the start of the subcontractor’s work

Benefits

In addition to offering competitive wages, DEW provides a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to learn, develop and grow.