Superintendent (Demolition)

About the role

The Demolition Superintendent manages daily site activities to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with safety, design, budget, and schedule. This role directly oversees lead personnel and staff on each project site and requires regular travel within the Midwest region.

Responsibilities

• Daily communication with General Superintendents regarding workforce and equipment needs
• Daily contact with job site crews to ensure schedule and workforce requirements are met
• Scheduling and monitoring subcontractor work to ensure completion per agreement
• Maintaining a safe working environment by identifying hazards and taking corrective action
• Ensuring employees have up-to-date safety procedures and policies
• Conducting daily Job Hazard Awareness meetings, daily stretching, and weekly Tool Box topics
• Completing daily record keeping including logs, equipment schedules, material schedules, and time cards
• Managing field personnel fairly and in compliance with company policies and local/federal laws
• Addressing staff performance issues as they occur
• Participating in pre-construction and regular job site meetings throughout the project lifecycle
• Providing timely and accurate documentation for safety issues, equipment damage, and workplace injuries
• Ensuring all work follows specified quality standards; inspecting field work, materials, and reviewing manufacturer’s literature and drawings
• Responding to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or the business community
• Participating in training for construction methods and safety; supporting training opportunities for staff
• Keeping the General Superintendent informed of actions that may affect project performance or company operations

Requirements

• Five to ten years of Heavy Industrial Demolition experience
• OSHA 30-hour certification, HAZWOPER certificate, Excavating Safety Training, Blueprint Training, CPR, and First Aid
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, reports, plans, specifications, and legal documents
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, iPad, and iPhone
• Ability to communicate and schedule project needs appropriately
• Strong oral and written communication skills for all levels of management, employees, vendors, and associates
• Ability to speak effectively before groups and individuals; strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply them to field quantity situations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The role frequently involves sitting, standing, walking, bending knees, stretching arms, talking, and hearing. Occasional stooping or kneeling may be required.

Work Environment

Employees are exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises typical of construction sites. The role involves exposure to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold, and heat.