What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Superintendent position at Fortney & Weygandt?
Job Summary:
The Construction Superintendent will oversee all phases of a construction project.
Travel Required: Nationwide
Headquarters: North Olmsted, OH
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Prepares work schedules and assignments in a timely manner for all trades and communicates with the Project Manager and Director of Field Operations.
• Communicates and enforces safety procedures and site rules.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Develops and coordinates a schedule and cost-effective plan for completion of an assigned project.
• Collaborates with other staff to create preconstruction estimates and budgets for materials and labor.
• Coordinates and schedules the work activities of tradespeople, professionals, and laborers, communicating instructions and project assignments as appropriate.
• Regularly inspects work for quality and timeliness; prepares and provides progress reports to owners and architects; makes recommendations for necessary modifications.
• Collaborates with Project Manager, architect, engineer, attorney, and other pertinent stakeholders to ensure specifications, zoning requirements, and other regulations are met.
• Ensures specifications and regulations outlined in architectural and engineering plans are followed.
• Obtains required permits and licenses; executes construction contracts according to terms of agreement.
• Monitors budget throughout the project and communicates variances as they occur.
• Complete & submit Daily Journal, recording all necessary data & progress photos.
• Maintains records related to costs and inventory.
• Addresses any safety violations or other deficiencies.
• Collaborates with union representatives to answer questions and clarify procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, and adaptable to technology.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.
• Thorough understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.
• Thorough understanding of quality building practices.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Construction Science, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field required.
• At least four years of experience in building trade required.
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
• Able to wear all required PPE.