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Construction Superintendent

Construction Superintendent

Durr Heavy ConstructionNew Orleans, LA, US
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Summary of Responsibilities :

The Superintendent leads project teams and is responsible for the proactive oversight, management, and leadership of all field / job site operations, including employee and equipment management, safety, quality control, scheduling, planning, production, and cost control from mobilization to completion / closeout. The superintendent has full organizational and site project management responsibilities to effectively lead the construction team and ensure they have all the resources needed to be successful.

Taking Charge

Durr TAKES CHARGE in constructing strong foundations upon which to build. Our focus is to do it SAFE and to do it RIGHT - the first time.

Our vision is to make an IMPACT and to KICK ASS, INNOVATE, MAKE MONEY, HAVE FUN and REPEAT every day / all day. We hold every employee to this standard of “Taking Charge,” and we expect this behavior to drive everything we do.

The Take Charge SUPERINTENDENT :

PLANS THE WORK – and Works the Plan!

  • Fully understands all project deliverables (scope, schedule, reporting) and takes charge to ensure those deliverables are met
  • Manages planning process to ensure foremen have planned out the daily activities in advance and that all materials, equipment, tools, and labor are onsite and available prior to the start of work. The superintendent participates and mentors the foremen in the planning process
  • Leads foremen and overall project team in Pre-Task Planning (JHA) and communicates the upcoming activities
  • Creates the 2-week look-a-ahead schedule with input from foremen and reviews with project manager
  • Manages the overall project progress, schedule, and punch list items to achieve project deliverables
  • Identifies any conflicts / issues and communicates with client and project manager for timely resolution
  • Maintain a daily log for the job site’s operations
  • Report to management as necessary

SAFETY – It’s not a slogan; it’s OUR CULTURE!

  • Be actively engaged in your project
  • Be a MENTOR – educate and provide guidance for those under your supervision. We are counting on you to TAKE
  • CHARGE and ensure a safe job site for all our employees
  • Provide leadership and guidance during safety meetings, encouraging others' opinions and engagement
  • Do the little things right. Set the tone for acceptable behaviors and let your crew see you do it. Hold them to the same standards. Housekeeping and organization are a great start. Your site teams will execute according to your expectations—and our standards are high
  • Recognize and identify hazards in upcoming work and pro-actively engage with the project manager and safety manager to mitigate any upcoming risks
  • Remove employees who refuse to work safely
  • Be knowledgeable about DURR’s safety requirements. It is difficult to enforce something if you do not understand it. Familiarize yourself with our Safety Manual
  • REPORT ALL SAFETY INCIDENTS AND NEAR MISSES IMMEDIATELY
  • QUALITY – Do it once; do it right!

  • Ensure that all materials being used are in accordance with approved submittals and other project documents
  • Coordinate and schedule all required inspections and testing with appropriate parties
  • Maintain an organized and up-to-date set of project documents (specifications, contract(s), drawings, revisions, submittals, RFIs, etc.); communicate with the project team regarding project documentation
  • Maintain daily logs, records, and as-built drawings for all activities on the job site
  • Perform quality control duties, create punch lists, make timely corrections to the work, and hold team members accountable for doing the job correctly the first time
  • TAKE OWNERSHIP – It’s your job, own it!

  • TAKE CHARGE and lead your site teams to ensure the work is being performed safely, productively, and with quality workmanship
  • Ensure that the equipment onsite is in good working condition and is returned to our yard CLEAN
  • Ensure material deliveries are accurate and any equipment rentals are returned in a timely manner
  • Directly and pro-actively address any item that might prohibit DURR from successfully executing the day’s work
  • PRODUCTIVITY & EFFICIENCY – The ROOT CAUSE of GREAT PRODUCTIVITY is GREAT PLANNING

    Ensure our work is being tracked in HCSS and share our progress with the team - “Things that get measured get

    done ”

  • Be creative and innovative – THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX – and out-perform labor and equipment budgets
  • Evaluate our project execution plan weekly so any necessary adjustments can be made in a timely
  • Consistently and accurately evaluate crew and team members in our system, give praise when deserved, and ensure all are appropriately held responsible and accountable
  • Coordinate, communicate, and proactively engage with all team members, reviewing work plans, progress, production, reports, etc., to identify issues and opportunities
  • Seek feedback from others to develop the best ideas
  • Makes changes in the operation as necessary to best meet construction deadlines
  • Implement management techniques that are cost-effective and efficient
  • The DURR Way : Be Proactive

  • Anticipate future needs and address them today (not tomorrow)
  • Be Accountable

  • Take ownership of your actions and honor your commitments made to other
  • Speak the Truth

  • Always be honest and share your thoughts to improve yourself and the team
  • Go the Extra Mile

  • Do what it takes to get the job done right and safe the first time
  • Give Praise

  • Acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of teammates
  • Be Part of One Team

  • Build strong win-win relationships with all teammates
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Understanding of heavy construction, including but not limited to demolition, earthwork, utilities, and concrete paving, and associated heavy equipment used during the execution of work
  • Familiarity with requirements and interpretation of drawings, specifications, purchase orders, submittals, and other construction-related documentation
  • Understand quantity take-offs, production rates, crew types / sizes, etc.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Good math / accounting skills
  • Strong management and leadership skills to hold others responsible and accountable
  • Exhibits strong leadership qualities
  • Delegates work appropriately and follow through to verify the completion of tasks
  • Strong and proactive decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Endurance and ability to visit entire job site(s), including stairs or other elevated structures
  • Education and / or Experience :

    Minimum 5 years experience in the Construction Industry, heavy construction preferred, with a demonstrated understanding of construction methods and worksite management.

    Physical Demands / Working Conditions :

    This role operates in a business office setting. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is not regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

    Requirements :

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