Superintendent - Earthworks

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop a clear and concise site logistics, lifting, hoisting, deliveries and site access plan.
• Inspect construction activities in accordance with established quality procedures and evaluate compliance with project plans, specifications, shop drawings and other project related documents.
• Know, understand and consistently enforce Vaughn’s safety program and OSHA rules.
• Provide technical assistance, e.g. interpretation of drawings, recommended construction methods and equipment, etc. as required.
• Actively coordinate trade and associated installations in advance to mitigate conflicts due to sequencing, constructability, schedule and/or spatial issues.
• Review plans, specifications, general notes and shop/working drawings for assigned activities prior to performing assigned duties.
• Promote positive communication among employees and works as a team with project management, QA/QC and safety coworkers.
• Aid project management in developing and implementing project procedures, working documents, standards, etc.
• Create and sustain a positive company image.
• Aid in effectively training assistants and workers to adhere to policies/procedures, submittals, schedules, contracting and motivate assistants to uphold core values by leading through example.
• Develop professional relationships with client and design team to ensure project is delivered successfully.
• Ensure all on-site personnel comply with the project procedures.
• Exhibit strong organization skills to ensure projects are completed on time.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of time sheets, unit reporting, daily construction reports and labor projections.
• Ensure work performed follows company policies and procedures.
• Work integrally with project management team on status reports, and labor and material projections.
• Develop and maintain schedule to ensure coordinated and timely installations. Ensure schedule is followed or changed if necessary.
• Aid project management team in development and implementation of an effective job site communications plan.
• Communicate often and clearly with the team.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a project superintendent with a construction management-at-risk, hard bid, or design-build contractor, overseeing multiple projects with per project value in excess of $10 million.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, and/or laboratory projects with a commercial general contractor preferred.
• Experience with self-performing work in excavation, concrete, and finish carpentry.
• Profitable project track-record.
• Beat-the-budget self-perform labor track record.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of construction (technology, equipment, methods) and safety.
• Solid leadership skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Computer skills including MS Office, Email, PDF.
• Ability to meet or beat project schedules.
• Ability to effectively control and supervise large groups of craft workers.