Superintendent

JOB DESCRIPTION:   SUPERINTENDENT

SUMMARY:   The Superintendent is a highly skilled and a critical position that manages day-to-day construction operations. The Superintendent is charged with developing and executing a logical plan that allows for the most efficient assembly of building components that result in a project that is completed on time, within budget, and of good quality.  A Superintendent supervises multiple people on the jobsite and must ensure safe, quality work within certain deadlines and time-constraints.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  (other duties may be required)

• Coordinate the following with field team: establish and communicate clear performance expectations - deadlines, feedback, 
• Determine training and development needs, and conduct on-the-job training
• Organize and facilitate individual performance and development reviews of field employees
• Schedule and Manage Pull Planning sessions, PPC record, and daily huddles
• Prepare and update the original CPM Project Schedule and pull plan.  Ensure that the schedule is kept current and used to manage the project; maintain a 3-5 week look-ahead schedule
• Document all JSA’s, review with field staff and file accordingly for quick retrieval, if necessary 
• Responsible for understanding prime contract terms and conditions (as applicable to field operations), contract documents, subcontract agreements, scope of work, purchase order agreements, and assuring contract compliance
• Champion and foster all stakeholder relationships.
• Manage subcontractor directives; promote and nurture effective communication with all trades
• Manage and approve T&M tickets, purchase orders and daily costs; code the costs accordingly
• Manage the review and processing of employee time sheets; manage paperwork for employee PTO requests
• Develop and manage the construction plan for successful execution of the work.  Coordinate the means and methods, manpower, equipment, and material resources required to accomplish this goal
• Document, manage, and distribute field reports as required – T&M, Daily Field Reports, Safety Reports, Inspections/Certificates, and Permits
• Maintain a complete set of up-to-date drawings; maintain “as-built” documentation
• Perform regular Safety/Quality Inspections.   Promote a culture of safety with all jobsite stakeholders.
• Conduct weekly subcontractor coordination meetings. Review safety requirements and any new project documentation (i.e. RFI’s, Submittals etc.); address and document any constraints from the trades
• Assist in the review of submittals, subcontract change orders, purchase orders, and cost control budget adjustments
• Review pay applications with (Sr. PM), from subcontractors and suppliers 
• Manage risk effectively; discuss costs, prepare accurate cost, quality, schedule, subcontractor projections.  Assist in the preparation of the Monthly Progress Report
• Coordinate timely completion of all punch lists and develop a schedule as required by the owner for the successful start-up and commissioning of all systems 
• Communicate change orders, owner/architect directives, inspectors’ demands, subcontractor/supplier delays, etc., to Project Manager.
• Assist with project completion/closeout by obtaining appropriate inspections, certificate of occupancy, preparing and coordinating punch list completion assist in owner training

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.  7 years’ substantial supervisory experience working commercial construction projects is required.  PMP or equivalent certification highly desirable.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Exemplary communication skills - both with management, jobsite staff, and subcontractors
• Microsoft Office Suite and Scheduling Software, including Primavera and Microsoft Project
• Understanding of construction scheduling and cost control

• Ability to meet and work within critical deadlines and under moderate pressure

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Bilingual in Spanish and English is not a requirement, but is preferred. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  OSHA 30 hour required.  Current First Aid & CPR certification required.