Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
The Superintendent is responsible for directing, coordinating and exercising functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of assigned projects within the area of assigned responsibility. This position directs the activities of crew workers on construction projects.
Location
This position works at various construction job site locations in North Carolina and Virginia. Both daily and overnight travel is required.
Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities :
Safety
- In the absence of a full time onsite safety officer, the superintendent :
Conducts weekly safety meetings and safety inspections
Reports and Investigates near missesReports and Investigates incidents and alerts Safety DirectorUnderstands and enforces company safety policiesGeneral
Supervises field forces, tradesmen, foremen, other trades and subcontractors / suppliers as needed to meet safety, schedule and profitability goalsPlans, coordinates and directs the efficient scheduling of crews, equipment and subcontractors / suppliers to ensure high quality construction at a minimum costMaintains daily communications with project managers regarding status of jobsAttends and contributes to scheduled corporate and project meetingsEnsures foremen and crew members clearly understand the daily job tasks to be performed and weighs this against expected goalsEnsures the availability of backup plansOversees effectiveness and evaluates performance of project foremen and their crewsExpediently corrects work deficiencies by utilizing a high level of integrity aligned with the companys core valuesConfers with subcontractors and suppliers engaged in executing work procedures interpreting specifications and coordinating various states of constructionWillingness and understanding of accountability associated with the projectResponsible for training and mentoring of peopleInspects work in progress to ensure project conforms to specifications and meets quality standardsEnsures all required project paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely mannerCommunicates with other management staffEncourages communication and ideas from field personnelConsults and / or delegates and oversees daily JSAs to recognize the safety hazards associated with the daily tasks and educates crews of hazardsAppoints onsite SWPPP inspector and holds them accountable for conducting inspections per contract requirementsReviews production and unit cost reports dailyReviews job costs with project manager on a weekly basisCreates and maintains an ongoing punch list from beginning of projectDelegates approved duties and responsibilities to an assistant superintendent should the project require (see Assistant Superintendent job description)Presents all field negotiations to project manager for approvalMaintains positive relationships both publicly and professionally in and outside of the work placePresents professional behavior and appearanceResponsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the companySkills & Requirements :
Ability and desire to develop and mentor othersStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong problem solving and conflict resolution skillsStrong organizational and prioritization skillsAdvanced mathematical skillsProficient with computer software applicationsUnderstanding of and ability to analyze and interpret contract documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manualsAbility to conduct meetings and speak effectively before groups, clients, subcontractors and othersAbility to read plans, effectively use cost reports and scheduleUnderstanding and utilization of Best Practices / Lessons Learned using established lists, creating new practices and striving for continual improvementAbility to maintain a positive work atmosphereDemonstrates respect for coworkers and customers30 Hour OSHA certificationFirst aid / CPR certificationEducation & Experience :
High school diploma or equivalentVocational or construction management training a plusMinimum 5 years in direct field work, preferably in management / foremen levelExpertise in plan reading, planning and understanding of project specificationsPrior training in office operations and proceduresEstimating experiencePhysical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Equal Opportunity :
The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
