Superintendent in Training

Job Title:  Superintendent in Training

Department:  Production

Business Unit:  Developments

Markets:  Lake Charles, LA

Reports to:  Construction Manager

Manuel Builders Mission Statement: 

We exist to provide well designed, value driven homes and to enrich the lives of all with whom we come in contact.

General Summary:  Assists superintendents in the building and inspection of work and new home construction.   Prepares sites for various construction tasks and assists with those in progress.  Keeps job sites safe and clean.  Progresses through the Super-in-Training program at a timely rate in order to move forward into the position of Superintendent.

Basic Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• One to two years of construction or residential building experience, preferably in new home construction.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform tasks as assigned by superintendent, which may include, but are not limited to calling and scheduling trades/vendors, inspecting assigned tasks, updating homeowners or in-office teams, creating VPOs, submitting tickets through our internal software, confirming work was done to agreed upon scope and standards, etc.
• Report any problems, damage, hazardous conditions, and oversights to superintendents
• Keep job sites clean by making sure debris is contained in proper dumpsters and cleaning as directed
• Assists with motivating subcontractors and suppliers to achieve the level of quality and performance required to meet company objectives 
• Motivates, coordinates, direct, and schedules the work of trade partners to achieve top performance
• Update job progress using the scheduling software
• Assists in inspecting all phases and supplies through construction schedule
• Works in cooperative ways with customers or realtors, solving, anticipating, and preventing problems

Physical demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:  

• Stays up to date on the basic concepts and methods used by trade partners including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC
• Is knowledgeable of all governmental regulations related to the development of land or construction of homes within a respective jurisdiction

General Assessment Skills:  

• Offers suggestions and/or ideas for change in a respectful and knowledgeable manner
• Exudes honesty and integrity within a professional image
• Demeanor is steady and consistent
• Presents Manuel Builders in best possible light
• Obtains and passes on relevant information to others who should know
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be professional and polished in appearance and speech

Work Environment and Schedule:

• Normal business hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00am - 5:00pm and Friday 7:00am – 12:00pm
• Periodic night and weekend work may be necessary
• Serves all markets in the Company