Job Description
Job Description
Who We Are :
Callahan Construction Managers is a full-service construction management company based in Bridgewater MA, with regional offices in White Plains, NY. Callahan has served the New England and Northeast regions as a family business for over 70 years. As one of the region’s largest open shop construction firms, Callahan provides a wide range of preconstruction and construction management services to local, regional, and national clients. Callahan enforces a high quality and innovative approach to all projects, including multi-family residential, senior housing, affordable housing, hospitality, life sciences, corporate office, educational, retail and other markets. Visit www.callahan-inc.com for more information.
Summary :
The Lead Superintendent oversees the full scope of the physical construction of the project. The Lead Superintendent is responsible for Safety, QA / QC, Subcontractor Management, Document Control, Schedule, Relationship Management & Project Management while representing Callahan Construction Managers throughout the full project cycle. The Lead Superintendent is responsible for the supervision of the day-to-day work in the field and is expected to turn out high-quality work in the largest possible quantities for the lowest possible cost in the shortest possible time. The Lead Superintendent also plans in advance and ensures the flow of personnel and materials will be available.
All Callahan employees are required to be respectful and professional in their day-to-day work and to be ethical in all practices.
Essential Functions
Safety :
- Enforce compliance with all safety laws and regulations. Stop unsafe work and order Callahan, Inc., and Subcontractor employees away from hazards, etc. Ensure follow through of all safety recommendations of the Safety Manager
- Manage safety inspection reports, verify remediation has occurred and document
- Manage implementation and updating of NFPA 241 Plan. Notify and send all updates to Fire Department
- Manage site security daily - gates, fence line, signage, cameras
- Walk entire project daily reviewing overall compliance and document in the daily report
- Ensure that the project is prepared for OSHA inspections and take lead in any visits or inspection processes
- Notify Safety Manager of all incidents and near misses
- Hold stand downs as needed
- Coordinate with subcontractors and the Safety Manager for all JHAs and SOAP plans in advance of the work.
QA / QC :
Create QA / QC management plan with Project Team, QAQC Manager and In House ArchitectLead the project QA / QC process, ensuring all team members are participating in documentation, communication and execution of the planDrive the process for all mockups and quality benchmarksSchedule, lead and document all area-specific preconstruction and mockup meetingsContinuously monitor job progress on-site, checking all work to ensure compliance with Contract DocumentsUpdate QA / QC Manager on schedule, progress and issuesOversee the punch process, deficiency log, work to complete lists and final acceptance, utilizing ProcoreManage and verify MAAB, ADA, & FHA ComplianceSubcontractor Management :
Ensure work is available to subcontractors to be successfulIdentify and resolve problems and conflicts, organize meetings and cooperate with team members in various roles as necessaryMaintain good communication and relationships with the labor force and their leadersInitiate all Subcontractor Pre-mobilization Meetings (Exhibit S) with the subcontractor and all required parties to ensure that all requirements are understoodManage risk prevention requirements of site and Subcontractors by ensuring subcontracts and insurances are in place prior to mobilizationInitiate badge program and ensure that all Subcontractor employees have undergone badge process and safety review prior to starting workExecute weekly subcontractor meetingsUnderstand all subcontract scopes of work, identify scope gaps and oversee subcontractors to ensure complianceManage and enforce daily cleanup and housekeeping; send notice to non-participating subcontractorsOrganize all logistics, delivery management and documentation of materials with project field staffNotify the Subcontractor and PM / APM of any delays resulting from labor, equipment or material shortagesGive notice as required by subcontract agreement with written confirmation to a Subcontractor prior to performing any work for which a back charge will be processedDocument Control :
Understand the plans, specifications, site, estimate, owner contract and qualifications, and subcontracts to the extent that the scope, magnitude, and relationship to the finished product are known Understand budget and attend all job cost meetingsManage Daily ReportsPrepare and complete the Project Daily Report containing an accurate record of trade forces and activities, areas worked, deliveries, visitors, weather and any other pertinent information using Viewpoint TeamManage T&M Log - verify all slips for work was approved, log is fully detailedManage and perform shop drawing reviewProvide daily photo documentation of project and upload to job folderCompile and maintain all permits, testing and inspections required for successful project completion and acceptance related to assigned area or scopesCreate and track hot listsSchedule :
Create, manage and update the construction baseline scheduleCreate and update 3 week look ahead weekly, within the parameters of the current project scheduleProvide input for schedule updateCreate and manage break out schedules for all areasPlan work in advance of actual operations to permit time for eliminating conflicts in plans, specifications or between trades and to ensure material and equipment deliveries as requiredCoordinate and oversee the scheduling of subcontractors, consultants, inspectors, and vendors.Monitor and communicate with subcontractors to ensure that they maintain adequate forces and productivity to execute the work in accordance with the schedule requirements.Own, track, update and notify of all schedule delays to Project Manager and Project Executive.Relationship Management :
Establish and maintain positive relations with Subcontractors, Owner, Architect, and EngineersFoster and encourage team environmentMeet abutters, providing a brief overview of the project and providing your contact informationCommunicate effectively in a prompt and professional mannerSchedule and walk with all non-MEP inspectors - Building Inspector, FD, Conservation, etc.Project Management :
Develop project specific, site-regulationsDevelop detailed phasing and turnover planPrepare the site for union interruptions and understand actions in case of same, notify per procedureManage daily activities to plan in advance for all needs of projectUnderstand the plans, specifications, site, estimate and contract to the extent that the scope, magnitude and relationship to the finished product are knownAttend weekly OAC meetingsProvide input for and track procurement logUnderstand and track budgetNotify the Project Manager of all required cost changes involving field conditions and receiving authorization before proceedingManage all tool and equipment needs directly through NESBFollow the BIM Execution Plan and participate as requiredCreate schedule for and provide weekend coverage of Project in conjunction with entire teamLeadership
Provide clear direction and consistent feedback to your teamMotivate and coach your team to achieve goalsMentor your staff and build relationshipsDelegate tasks to challenge your team and provide growth opportunitiesEngage and promote training and continuous learning for yourself and your teamAll qualified applicants will be afforded equal opportunity. There shall be no discrimination based on race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national original or on an applicant’s status as a protected veteran or as individual with a disability.
