Construction Superintendent

Company Description Doster Construction Company is a nationally active general contractor with 55 years of experience delivering general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. The company serves commercial, retail, educational, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, and multifamily clients across the United States. Doster is known for its focus on quality, safety, and collaborative partnerships with clients and project teams. The organization offers opportunities to work on diverse, complex projects and to grow within a professional construction environment. For more information, candidates can visit www.dosterconstruction.com.

Construction Knowledge

·      Working understanding of HVAC, electrical, and low voltage systems.

·      Has relevant certification for work being performed.

·      Understands or is certified to comply with storm water management laws and regulations.

·      Ensures proper field engineering on assigned project.

·      Reviews and ensures as-builts are being done correctly by subcontractors.

·      Review shop drawings for scope and constructability.

·      Solves scope of work problems with subcontractors in conjunction with project management.

·      Solid knowledge of all project drawings, specifications, RFIs & submittals. Must ensure compliance with documents.

·      Monitor daily subcontractor activities.

·      Provide technical assistance to the team.

·      Develop/execute the plan for punch list completion. Monitor and coordinate the work & inspections to ensure timely completion.

·      Resolve scope of work issues on the project, with and between subcontractors.

·      Effectively work with subcontractors to assist them in their trade.

·      Develops creative solutions for construction methods and sequences to resolve field problems.

·      Possess a solid knowledge of all contract documents and correspondence.

·      Ensure occupancy and inspection processes are completed as necessary.

Quality

·      Regularly reviews the quality ad progress of the work in the field; ensures any deficiencies are corrected.

·      Has the ability to convey the project quality expectation to the project team and subcontractors.

·      Responsible for punch list for area; coordinates and administers punch lists.

·      Ensures compliance with all testing and inspections; corrects deficiencies.

·      Develops acceptable standards early in the process for definable scope.

·      Ensures project punch list is completed to satisfaction and on schedule.

·      Experienced in type of project and can facilitate agreements on quality acceptable standards; ensures overall compliance and takes any measures necessary.

·      Manages testing and inspection process and ensures relationships with agencies are positive.

·      Leads development and implementation of project quality plans.

Management & Organizational Skills

·      Can manage and control workflow and subcontractors; understands the concept of workflow scheduling.

·      Establishes and manages the plan for administration and control of the entire project.

·      Anticipates and directs the efficient flow of work to satisfy the project commitments.

·      Leads pre-start scope meetings with all subcontractors prior to starting work.

·      Develops agendas, keeps meeting minutes, and Leads subcontractor scheduling, coordination, safety, project meetings, and documents; participates in OAC meetings as needed.

·      Is the construction field leader, promotes teamwork, and takes ownership of the overall job culture, and moral within the staff and across all trades.

·      Performs all jobsites document controls including daily reports, QA/QC, Schedule updates, payroll, quantity reporting, accident and incident reports, timesheets, RFIs and field issues or changes, and any other site activity; keeps daily reports and required documentation per Doster Construction Company Standard Operating Procedures.

·      Can manage a multi-superintendent team; effective with communication to staff superintendent support and project management staff.

·      Interviews and hires labor as required by project and per Doster Construction Standard Operating procedures.

·      Develops organization and responsibilities of project field team.

Schedule Management

·      Seeks subcontractors’ input to develop workable schedule durations.

·      Understands the impact of schedule delays on the owner (with respect to equipment deliveries, move in dates, etc.).

·      Records historical data for future use related to schedule and logistics.

·      Expedites all work to schedule and adjusts sequencing or durations as needed.

·      Develops and manages conformance to the overall project schedule; implements schedule and leads overall project.

·      Working knowledge and understanding of workflow and schedule with thorough understanding of CPM mechanics and impacts.

·      Can communicate effectively all schedule needs to staff and subcontractors.

·      Monitors schedule; provides a minimum of weekly updates in collaboration with project management.

·      Identifies long lead items that need to be monitored and expedited to ensure on-time work starts.

·      Can prepare basic project schedule for small projects.

·      Can identify and capture project impacts encountered; works with project manager to insert fragnets (related to delays) into the schedule.

·      Able to schedule own project and works with team (scheduler, lead superintendent, project manager) if necessary.

·      Creative ability to overcome obstacles and regain time if needed by re-sequencing, logic, or duration adjustments; can course correct as needed; proactively seeks to better schedule or anticipate impacts and overcome.

Project Planning

·      Arranges for site office/project utilities (water, sewer, power, telephones, etc.).

·      Develops and administers the job logistics planning.

·      Understands permits required and occupancy process.

·      Works with senior superintendent to obtain necessary project permits; obtains and ensures all permits are in place.

·      Coordinates and administers punch lists of project.

·      Establishes all inspection authorities and requirements for each.

·      Ensures project site logistics and temporary facilities plan is followed.

·      Establishes occupancy procedures and maintains positive relationship with permit and occupancy agencies.

·      Mentors team members on all aspects of project planning.

Risk Management & Problem Solving

·      Understands the procedures, processes, and requirements for project types of insurance and bonding.

·      Demonstrates ability to come up with creative solutions for project challenges.

·      Works within the extra work process as defined on the project for time tickets, extra work orders, and change orders.

·      Able to resolve issues and disputes between subcontractors regarding scope of work differences or scheduling that impact project time or money.

·      Assists project manager with buyout scope and interviewing of subcontractors.

·      Works with project manager to resolve any issues of cost for extra work, time tickets, or change orders.

·      Assists project managers in presenting pricing changes to architect/owner/client.

·      Assists project manager in the development of the project buyout plan; helps ensure proper subcontractor selection.

·      Performs a qualitative review of all contract documents for potential conflicts or interpretation issues to mitigate risk, document, and issue RFIs as required.

·      Estimates impact of change orders on general conditions.

·      Able to mitigate or circumvent issues on the job that could impact time or money and can lead subcontractors to resolution with win-win results.

·      Assists project manager in development of project buyout plan; helps ensure proper contractor selection.

Leadership Strengths & Engagement

·      Participate in interviews and recruiting events (including tours & speaking engagements) as needed.

·      Report staffing changes or concerns appropriately.

·      Complete reviews and evaluation forms as required.

·      Begin to identify training/skill gaps and suggest solutions.

·      Meet regularly with direct reports and assist with development.

·      Encourage others to participate in company sponsored events and activities.

·      Represent Doster and our Core Values.

·      Begin to take leadership roles in community and trade organizations.

·      Document employee issues/concerns appropriately.

·      Effective in setting and achieving personal and organizational goals.

·      Resolves issues/conflict in a proactive, professional manner.

·      Take responsibility for success of the overall teams and its individual members.

·      Utilize our Corrective Action procedures to coach and advise employees as needed.

·      Learn techniques for dealing with under-performers and having difficult conversations.

Qualification & Requirements

           Education / Certification(s)

·      Related Education, Degree, and/or Experience

·      First Aid/CPR & 30 Hour OSHA Certifications

             Recommended Work Experience

           5 to 20 Years

Physical Demands

Must be able to physically navigate a project site in any construction phase. May be required to inspect/view areas that require climbing, crouching, bending or related maneuvers. Must be able to cross site regularly and safely throughout the day. May be required to assist with moderate lifting or moving of items. 

Working Conditions

Most time will be spent on a construction site. Work will be both indoors and outside regularly. Will travel and relocate often as needed. Occasional meetings and/or training in a corporate office environment. Must be able to work with multiple groups/teams.