What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drywall Superintendent position at BLHI?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Safety
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture on all projects.
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
- Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and site inspections.
- Identify and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Field Operations
- Plan, direct, and supervise all drywall and framing activities.
- Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
- Develop and maintain short-term and long-term work plans.
- Monitor production rates and adjust resources as needed to meet project schedules.
- Coordinate work with BLHI team, owners, and other trades.
- Lead foremen and field crews to maximize productivity and quality.
Scheduling & Planning
- Review project schedules and identify opportunities and risks.
- Participate in pull planning and look-ahead scheduling meetings.
- Ensure manpower levels align with project demands.
- Coordinate material deliveries and staging activities.
Quality Control
- Ensure all work complies with project specifications and drawings.
- Perform regular quality inspections.
- Identify and resolve field issues before they impact production.
Leadership & Team Development
- Supervise and mentor foremen and craft personnel.
- Assist with workforce planning and staffing needs.
- Evaluate employee performance and provide coaching and development.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professionalism.
Financial Performance
- Monitor labor productivity and project performance.
- Assist with budget tracking and cost control efforts.
- Identify and communicate potential change order opportunities.
- Minimize rework and inefficiencies.
Qualifications
- 7 years of commercial drywall and metal framing experience.
- 3 years of experience as a Superintendent, Lead Foreman, or equivalent leadership role.
- Strong understanding of:
- Metal stud framing
- Drywall installation and finishing
- Acoustical ceilings
- Specialty wall systems
- Layout and blueprint reading
- Ability to manage multiple crews and project priorities.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Proficient with construction drawings, schedules, and project documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience on large commercial, healthcare, institutional, hospitality, industrial, or federal projects.
- OSHA 30 Certification.
- Experience in a self-perform construction environment.
- Knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or similar construction software.