Superintendent
Nature of Work
Supervises the field construction of a project including its organization, planning and scheduling in order to complete the work on time and within budget.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Counsels workplace inspections assessing quantity and specification/quality, percent completion by subcontractors, and safety compliance.
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Communicates with client representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, vendors, crews, subcontractors, and suppliers to facilitate timely project completion.
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Reviews all contracts, drawings, and specifications and develops on-site plans and procedures for construction on the basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
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Creates project management documentation that may include schedules, RFIs, jobsite controls, tracking reports, daily reports, etc.
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Advises project management of potential problems, work interference, schedule difficulties, etc.; assists in circumventing/resolving such problems as required.
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Coordinates work among, directs, and monitors activities of various subcontractors to achieve a smooth project completion.
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Actively reviews the work performance and implements defined procedures to assure good quality control and make certain work conforms with plans and specifications.
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Conducts safety meetings and assumes responsibility for overall site safety by ensuring all onsite personnel comply with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, etc.; Documents violations, notifies project management and safety officials, and recommends/implements corrective actions, as required.
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Participates in the recruiting, assessment, and hiring of construction personnel.
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Coordinates, supervises and trains all direct reports to achieve project objectives.
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Works with operations or project manager to assure work is consistent with estimates, procedures, dimensional control, equipment and manpower; keeps them properly updated on progress schedules; and schedules delivery of materials and equipment.
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Ensures all necessary permits and other temporary facilities are in place before construction begins.
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Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.
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In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the following:
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Oversees Specialty Superintendents and their respective feature/scopes of work.
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Provides advice, guidance, and direction to Assistant and Specialty Superintendents toward their professional development.
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Qualifications
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Ability to collaborate with and function well within a team-oriented environment.
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Proficiency within reading and interpreting construction documents.
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Possess working knowledge of general construction methods and practices.
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
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Ability to learn new computer programs for field management / reporting purposes.
Education
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college, university, or equivalent experience.
Experience
3+ years or more of related work experience preferred. Will have supervisory responsibilities; 1+ years of field supervision experience.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
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Physical demands for this position are moderate. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending or carrying of items (25-50 pounds) such as plan documents, papers, books, parts, etc. There may be times of physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, climbing or similar activities.
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Requires a good ability to see, hear, and speak. Standard project site environment may include machinery, parts and chemicals; may require protective gear.