What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Site Superintendant position at KASA Construction Inc?
Site Superintendent
The Site Superintendent is responsible for field operations on the project(s) assigned in order to achieve timely and profitable completion of each project. The Superintendent directly supervises field labor force, including laborers/craft workers, including Foreman. This position must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.
The Site Superintendent should have the knowledge to oversee the construction of Public Roads, Highways, Public Parks and Sports Fields. Projects range from $500,000 to $30,000,000. The oversight will include but not be limited to the following Trades:
Earthwork, Grading, Underground Utilities; Sewer, Water, Storm Drain, Masonry, Landscape Irrigation, Concrete Flatwork, Concrete Structures, Electrical, and Asphalt.
What You'll Do:
- Direct day-to-day on-site supervision of field labor force including Foreman on multiple project sites;
- Inspection of Contractor or (Sub)Contract operations to ensure compliance with Contract;
- Review and approve Trade Contractor Payment Applications with Project Manager;
- Maintain good relationships with internal and external clients, including representatives of Owner and Architect/Engineer;
- Develop and maintain site logistics plan, in coordination with Project Manager;
- Conduct quality inspections;
- Coordinate site testing and inspection efforts.
- Monitor costs, including labor time and material;
- Communicate and enforce Safety and Health Management Program and Fleet Program;
- Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment through own actions and mentoring others;
- Manage schedules, including preparation of detailed short-term schedules and ensuring all activities take place on or ahead of scheduled dates;
- Prepare and submit Superintendent’s Daily Reports;
- Attend and participate in project meetings, including subcontractor meetings including Pre-Construction and Project Closeout.
- Acting Safety Officer and making Safety a part of the company culture
- Responsible for all Vehicle Fleet and Equipment Inventory and Maintenance
We're Looking For:
- Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products;
- Knowledge of KCI Internal software’s, and Field Management Systems;
- Broad understanding of industry to oversees multiple trades;
- Familiarity with requirements of drawings and specifications and with terms and conditions of Project Contracts, Subcontracts and Purchase Orders;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Good math/accounting skills;
- Strong management skills;
- Strong ability to read drawings and specifications;
- Functions effectively as part of a team;
- Exhibits strong leadership qualities;
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times;
- Delegates work appropriately;
- Strong decision making/problem solving skills;
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Junior College or Vocational education desired;
- OSHA certification;
- First Aid/CPR certification;
- 5 years of industry experience.
KCI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.
KASA’s Expectations of this position
0 to 3 months of Employment
- Be responsible for the ALL Field Operations from a Managerial and Leadership Role
- Be honest and transparent with the Management on everything, Good or Bad. You are my eyes and ears on site.
- Visit Jobsites Daily and assist and oversee All levels of employees but the main point of contact being the Site Foreman / Superintendent.
- After visiting job sites, return to office to work with PM and complete any necessary paperwork which will involve approving invoices, both price and scope.
- Pick up Time Cards, Shippers, T&M Sheets etc from Foreman / Site Superintendents and return to office PM’s, AP, HR, or Payroll Department.
- Hold Site Foreman accountable for their projects from A-Z
- Dispatch workers from job to job as necessary
- Attend All Pre-Construction Meetings
- Attend Weekly Meetings whenever feasible
- Review ALL contract documents for each project thoroughly in order to know and understand the work for discussions with Foreman, in terms of Quality Control, and scope. These contract documents include but are NOT limited to Addendums, Contracts, Plans, Specifications, RFI’s, Submittals, Soils Reports, etc.
- Be the conduit between the Field and Office ( Project Management Team )
- Report directly to the General Superintendent on a regular basis for any major issues or problems beyond your authority or ability.
- Assist Foreman with completing Disciplinary Actions Forms and sign Forms
- Embed the KASA Core Values and Safety Culture in ALL Employees
- Act as the Safety Officer for the Company, and regularly conduct internal Site Documented Audits
- Review and Approve Final Timecards Weekly that are submitted from the Field Foreman and submit to Payroll through HCSS ( Heavy Job )
- Responsible for the company’s Asset Tracking ( GPS ) including knowing the inventory of tools, equipment and material that could be used on the projects.
- Put out fires on a daily basis and be prepared to receive early, late, and weekend phone calls from Foreman other Site Supers, PMs on various issues if necessary.
- Resolve issues in a professional and expeditious manner
- Prepare Baseline Schedules with PM Team and provide weekly Updates on Actual Start and Actual Finish of each activity. KASA uses Primavera P6 for project scheduling.
- Assure that the Foreman have a 4 week look – ahead schedule updated weekly.
- Assist PM, site Foreman with monthly pay estimates
- Perform substantial completion, Final Completion and Close Out meetings
- Be very responsive to all Text Messages, Phone Calls, and Emails, especially if from VP
- Must be listed on Emergency Contact List
- Even if you are unable to visit a project site, call the Foreman and get an update on the progress of the work Daily to track efficiency and production
- Assist estimator in questions pertaining to the specifics of tracking actual costs for historical bid information.
- Assist in material take-offs and ordering, occasionally.
- Take initiative and do whatever possible to help others as a Team Player including moving small tools, equipment, or materials in your truck from office to job, or job to job, if needed to avoid pulling off workers from a jobsite to have it done.
- Update Equipment and Vehicles in the ARB / DOORS program when purchased or sold
- Place Equipment and Vehicle numbering on all new items purchased
- Pull Permits, Water Meter, etc, if necessary.
3 to 6 months of Employment
- Conduct Employee Interviews for New Hires for Field Operations
- Schedule, Host, and Lead Internal Monthly Meetings with ALL Foreman to discuss KASA’s operational procedures
- Hire and Fire employees upon approval from VP
- Know and Understand Apprentice Standards to assure compliance in the Field
- Know and understand Prevailing Wage Classifications and scopes of work to ensure the employees are not working out of scope
- Establish a system to maintain and track Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance and ensure they are maintained properly and on – time
- Assist in Buying / selling company Equipment
- Assist with As – Builts
- Have a thorough understanding of the company’s internal Cost reports and cost codes for each project to track budgets and production rates.
- Have a thorough understanding of the Public Contract Code, Standard Plans and Specs for Public Works Construction ( Greenbook ), Cal Trans Standards, and other documents that is required and pertinent in our work in the public works sector.
- Assist in promoting new trades that KASA can expand on, and Bid on.
- Be creative in developing better means, methods, and procedures, to benefit the company
6 to 12 months of Employment
- Complete YEARLY Employee Evaluations
KASA’s Core Values
- Safety – Live by the “KASA” Safety Culture
- Be Fair and Firm
- Preserve Our Reputation
- Respect All
- Have a Positive Attitude
- Lead by Example
- Take Ownership & Be Accountable
- Be a Team Player
- Be Proactive, Not Reactive
- Hit The Metal When It’s Hot
- Think Outside The Box
- Work hard, Play Hard
- Care For Our Employees, Our #1 Asset
KASA Safety Culture
- Knowledge
- Awareness
- See Something, Say Something
- Alive
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 5 years
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000