Superintendent

About the role

The Superintendent oversees the field construction of a project, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and adheres to all safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and establish effective working relationships with on-site staff to maintain positive project morale.
• Assist the Project Manager in developing on-site procedures and examine contract drawings, specifications, and addenda for potential issues.
• Communicate project issues, events, and progress to the Project Manager daily.
• Report problems to the Project Manager or Project Executive promptly to find cost-effective solutions.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients and Thornton team members, seeking advice and assistance as needed.
• Identify and mobilize for pre-mobilization activities, develop a start-up schedule, and review it with the Project Manager for approval.
• Aid in formulating and implementing construction schedules, creating the Project Baseline Schedule, and updating the schedule monthly.
• Monitor and enforce safety protocols, conduct weekly safety inspections, and issue safety violations to the Project Manager.
• Manage subcontractor performance, document site activities, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Attend and conduct weekly subcontractor meetings, project coordination meetings, and closeout meetings.
• Monitor costs, complete regulatory requirements, and maintain logs of key activities and drawings.
• Prepare subcontractor closeout, transfer of utilities, owner training, and punch list, ensuring all final inspections and permit closures are completed.

Requirements

• Four to six years of experience in related construction fields.
• Minimum OSHA-30 certification.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivation and confidence.
• Business judgment to balance budget and construction processes.
• Endurance to visit the entire job site, including elevated structures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to act decisively.

Qualifications

• Results-driven, proactive, safety-conscious, people-focused, customer-oriented, and team-oriented.
• Meet productivity standards and complete work in a timely manner.
• Coordinate plans, identify issues, and familiar with drawing and specification requirements.
• Effectively communicate and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Delegates tasks appropriately and maintains confidentiality.
• Manages multiple tasks and prioritizes responsibilities.
• Escalates issues appropriately and manages subcontractor performance.
• Acts with urgency and fairness in resolving conflicts.