Superintendent

Superintendent

Overall management of construction projects, resulting in successful project completion to exceed client expectations.

Responsibilities

Able to perform all superintendent job responsibilities

Enforce safety procedures

Attend and participate in the Safety Training Program

Develop confidence with the Owner and Architect / Engineer / Construction Manager

Recruit, organize, train, direct, and coordinate field construction team, including subcontractor's direct hire work

Review all drawings, specifications, and subcontractor submittals

Chair or attend the pre-job conference and regular subcontractor meetings

Assure work quality – set standards for quality control

Order materials and tools (avoid "crisis" buying)

Prepare necessary reports (e.g., time sheets, work orders, daily reports, and invoice approval)

Document and complete all punch lists in a timely manner

Document final close-out and Owner's acceptance

Perform manual work only in rare circumstances when, in the employee's independent judgment, exigent circumstances require it

Ability to travel as required by management

Ability to supervise multiple projects over a large geographic area as required by management

Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Extensive field construction experience at a supervisory level (Minimum 5 years as Superintendent)

Leadership ability

Organizational and communication skills

Working knowledge of all crafts (ability to read and understand specifications for all trades) and prior experience as foreman or journeyman in at least one trade or project engineer

Knowledge of OSHA laws

Knowledge of job scheduling, planning, expediting, and cost control

Problem-solving ability and a strong sense of urgency