Traveling Superintendent - Self Perform Drywall

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Sequence work to meet project schedule and estimated productivity; communicate with Project Superintendent to incorporate Self-Perform Operations (SPO) activities, durations, and flow into project schedule.
• Establish production requirements with Trades Foreperson and measure results weekly, oversee progress to promote coordinated project operations, and adjust work practices and crew assignments, to boost production where possible.
• Monitor and report installed quantities and percentage of completion for SPO tasks and share findings at scheduled production meetings.
• Monitor jobsite deliveries for approved materials at the time and quantities as defined in project schedule.
• Assist General Superintendent and/or Trades Manager with hiring and termination decisions related to Trade labor.
• Develop and maintain relationships with various labor sources to identify qualified labor to fulfill project staffing needs.
• Plan, communicate, and implement performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control, and SPO Trade staffing levels.
• Resolve local area problems related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor, and equipment schedule.
• Develop and implement SPO safety plan in compliance with company standards and safety codes and regulations.
• Make available Job Hazard Analysis to Forepersons to enable quality daily pre-task planning.
• Supervise and oversee work of Trade forepersons; provide constructive development feedback and contribute to complete performance appraisals.
• Investigate, communicate, and resolve field issues with Owners, Owner’s Representatives, Architects, and/or Engineers.
• Manage monthly estimate of work completed, payrolls, material invoices, and subcontractor payment applications.
• Manage installation of work in compliance with approved contract documents.
• Analyze drawings to identify specified components that may cause construction constraints to be resolved.
• Utilize lean construction methods such as Last Planner System (LPS) for proactive scheduling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience performing as Superintendent managing work as a specialty contractor focusing on interior systems for specialty scopes of work (e.g., framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, specialty ceilings, delegated design cold formed metal framing, and doors, frames, hardware).
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field of study a plus, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• In-depth technical knowledge of interior systems and related tools and equipment required by this trade.
• Knowledge of building construction, means and methods, scheduling and cost control procedures, general contract understanding, general conditions, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, and Trade practices.
• In-depth knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) practices.
• Conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of requirements.
• Proficient skills in project management, able to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Leadership management skills with ability to forge relationships with stakeholders and indirect reports.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to present information clearly.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Physical Demands

• Sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands, talk, and hear.
• Frequently view a computer monitor and frequently use a computer keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The employee performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.