Superintendent

Position Overview: Manage and coordinate the work performed at the construction site by Elford crews and subcontractors.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Maintain relationships and communications with responsible individuals at the company corporate location, Sub-contractors, Design agents, and the Owners on a positive and timely basis.
2. Responsible for adherence to safety standards of Elford, Inc. and all regulatory agencies.
3. Follow company/corporate standard practices and/or procedures in the dealing with all parties involved in the project, to include: Company management personnel, Sub-contractors, Owners, Employees and/or Organized Labor representatives.
4. Construct the project in strict accordance to plans and specifications. Plans and specification are reviewed before a task is begun.
5. Monitor daily activities by on-site presence and supervision whenever work is performed.
6. Construct at the pace required to meet or exceed the established construction schedule.
7. Ensure all contract and specification required tests and inspections are completed in the proper sequence.
8. Coordinate the flow of appropriate information, materials, equipment and personnel with the responsible individual in the company corporate office setting.
9. Participate in the processes necessary to ensure the proper and timely billing of the Owner and payment of the sub-contractors.
10. Supervise all other company employees assigned to the project, to include “on site” office and/or clerical support staff.
11. Maintain specified standard quality control of all materials and methods of construction.
12. Monitor re-work of any unsatisfactory work to ensure the repairs meet specified quality standards.
13. Preview subcontractor contracts to ensure that complete scope of work is covered. Review contracts with project manager prior to bid award and final release of payment.
14. Attend weekly job meeting. Coordinate preparation with project manager. Conduct job meeting in the absence of the project manager.
15. Assist the Project Manager with scheduling of various short and/or long-term job site set-up, inspections and permit acquisitions.
16. Attend monthly Field Operations Meetings and participate in company-sponsored training.

Education/Training

10 years in the industry, trade school, apprentice program and/or Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience

Ten years plus of practical experience in the construction industry, with at least five years' experience in a superintendent/foremen role.

Skills

• Ability to influence and persuade to achieve desired outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner when dealing with employees, vendors and company contacts.
• Willingness to travel.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Competent computer skills to perform essential functions listed above.
• Willingness to continue education in changing industry