Superintendent - Delaware

Warfel Construction is seeking a Construction Superintendent based in Delaware to oversee all phases of construction at the project site, ensuring successful completion within budget, schedule, and quality standards.

About the role

This position requires strict adherence to all Warfel safety rules and regulations, including site-specific requirements. The role involves working in ever-changing environments, including variable weather conditions. Reliable transportation is required for travel to and from jobsites.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets project plans and specifications, analyzing construction methods and scheduling for details and sequences of work.
• Promotes a culture of jobsite safety and demands safe work practices from all onsite personnel, rectifying hazards immediately.
• Ensures designated safety personnel conduct regular safety inspections and reviews, and empowers employees with a safety-first mindset.
• Conducts weekly Toolbox Talks and maintains detailed Daily Logs for work occurring onsite.
• Creates 3-week lookahead schedules weekly and assists project management staff with overall schedule updates.
• Proactively communicates upcoming work with subcontractors, vendors, and clients, and maintains direct contact to schedule deliveries and manpower.
• Informs project management staff of any unusual circumstances or issues that may cause delays.
• Coordinates with the Director of Field Operations, Foreman, and Project Manager to discuss Warfel manpower needs, equipment, and supplies.
• Establishes and maintains dimensional controls for the project, potentially using third-party surveyors or layout personnel.
• Supervises subcontractor workmanship to ensure compliance with project drawings, specifications, and Warfel quality standards.
• Reviews shop drawings and field measurements to confirm design requirements are met before material fabrication.
• Purchases miscellaneous jobsite materials and rough hardware as authorized by the Project Manager.
• Ensures no extra work or deviations from contract documents occur without proper authorization from the Project Manager.
• Promptly communicates client and architect requests for changes to the Project Manager for schedule and cost discussions.
• Meets with client representatives to discuss project status and review areas of concern.
• Works with Project Management staff to relay information to the client.
• Supervises Warfel field labor and makes recommendations on promotions and terminations.
• Provides performance evaluations for staff, as requested.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of supervisory experience on commercial construction projects.
• Construction background and training.

Physical Requirements

• Spends 80% of the time on an active construction site with uneven terrain and inclement weather.
• Frequent movement throughout the jobsite and occasional office tasks (e.g., accessing files, managing copiers).
• Constant use of computers and office productivity machinery (e.g., calculator, telephone, copier, printer).
• Frequent communication with internal and external clients to exchange accurate information.
• Occasional lifting or moving of heavy materials up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional operation of equipment and maneuvering at heights using ladders, scaffolds, aerial man lifts, and personal fall protection.
• Occasional climbing up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects in multi-story buildings while carrying tools and equipment.
• Need to bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl as appropriate.

Schedule

Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch. Occasional Saturday work and overtime may be required.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Parental Leave
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability