Project Superintendent

GENERAL SCOPE OF POSITION

On assigned projects in the Austin area, the Project Superintendent is responsible for scheduling, managing, and directing field operations including the work of subcontractors and suppliers. Responsible for the timely completion of the project, for quality assurance, for job site safety, and for generating required field records and reports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Oversee and manage the delivery of assigned projects from physical commencement of construction through ultimate completion

·        Be acutely familiar with the construction documents related to the assigned project

·        Identify potential risks and develop strategies to eliminate or reduce such risks

·        Develop and implement a comprehensive construction schedule with project management assistance

·        Routinely update construction schedule and develop recovery schedules as necessary

·        Assure required building permits are properly obtained and posted

·        Schedule and orchestrate required inspections with code enforcement agencies

·        Develop and maintain a safe working environment at the job site

·        Collect and maintain current on-site MSDS records 

·        Develop and maintain a project-specific quality assurance program

·        Advantageously integrate work of subcontractors and provide proactive conflict resolution

·        Proactively participate in weekly on-site Owner/Architect/Contractor project meetings

·        Conduct routine meetings with trade foremen for the purpose of expediting the delivery process

·        Assure proper communications with all field personnel

·        Anticipate problems in advance and develop cost effective means of handling same

·        Assure timely completion of the project

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

·        5 years of experience as a project superintendent within commercial construction

·        Understanding of project scheduling logic and activity dependencies

·        Understanding of local building codes and inspection requirements

·        Understanding of budget constraints and cost effective alternative approaches

·        Understanding of OSHA safety standards and related job site enforcement

·        Understanding of importance of daily record keeping and job site logs

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

·        Ability to think “outside the box” and to develop alternative approaches to problem resolution

·        Competent in conflict and crisis management

·        Excellent leadership skills

·        Excellent time management skills

·        Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

·        Team oriented and unselfish in approach to business

·        Willingness to promote Forney Construction to current and potential clients

·        Understanding of and appreciation for Forney Construction’s Core Values

BENEFITS

·        Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

·        100% Employer Paid Disability Insurance and Basic Life A&D

·        3 weeks of vacation PLUS “Pay it Forward” Days for charitable activities

·        401(k) plan