Construction Superintendent

Overview

We are seeking experienced Superintendents for projects located in Southern California. The right candidate will ensure their project is completed on time, within budget, according to project documents, and to the client's satisfaction. To achieve this, the Superintendent will direct field employees, supervise subcontractors, material suppliers, and delivery trucks. They will also coordinate with project inspectors and other stakeholders to achieve the project goals. A candidate with proven history and knowledge of ground up building construction is preferred. This position operates out of the project site. This role will routinely use office equipment such as computers and phones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review contract drawings, specifications, and addenda for design deficiencies, impractical details, and possible code violations, prepare RFIs as needed, and bring these to the Project Manager's attention.
• Take detailed Daily Reports of work done, detailing the labor and material employed, issues experienced, and inspections taking place using the program provided by the Company.
• Keep detailed record drawings or "asbuilts" using the program provided by the company.
• Maintain frequent (at least weekly) meetings with the project team throughout the job. Communicate with the project team in person, by phone, or in writing.
• Prepare 3week lookahead schedules prior to owner progress meetings.
• Negotiate additional work with subcontractors, track time and material (T&M) tickets accurately, and maintain specifications/requisition records of these activities for the job.
• Attend subcontractors' safety program toolbox safety meetings on a routine basis.
• Prepare for and hold weekly safety program toolbox safety meetings for company’s employees.
• Ensure project materials and workmanship meet project quality standards.
• Assist the Project Manager in developing and refining the project schedule, work with the Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager to update the schedule, and ensure the job meets the required dates routinely.
• Document the construction process and keep all parties informed on important issues.
• Especially keep the daytime office staff appraised of things they would normally not know.
• Have a thorough and complete knowledge and understanding of the prime contract, each subcontract, the contract drawings, specifications, and addenda, and assist the Project Manager in developing the onsite procedures.
• Maintain an adequate workforce of subcontractors to meet the project schedule.
• Coordinate material delivery and track delivery times, ensuring that material arrives at the job site when needed. Verify material delivered and ensure it matches approved submittals, purchase orders, and plans.
• Verify change order work. Coordinate with the Project Manager on pricing substantial/nonroutine work change orders.
• Coordinate all necessary inspections during the job.
• Develop interpersonal relationships with owner’s representatives, inspectors, and the architect on the project.
• Establish and maintain a compelling and harmonious working relationship with the onsite staff and promote positive project morale.
• Meet subcontractor project managers, subcontractor supervisors, architects, inspectors, and other stakeholders in a preconstruction conference to discuss the scope, potential problems, and decisions.
• Conduct a precompletion walkthrough with the project team members to prepare a quality control punch list. Expedite the punch list completion and follow up until the final payment request has been submitted.
• Superintendent's input is required for the Project Manager to approve all requests for payment to subcontractors. Verify that requests are correctly allocated to a job, priced accordingly and that the invoices reflect actual progress.
• Meet with the Project Manager to create plans on how the company will save future money on an overrunning job.
• Maximize performance on the job site.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
• vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
• Extensive field construction experience at supervisory level (Minimum 8 years as Superintendent)
• Current Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Certification, or achievement of STS Certification within six months of hire, maintenance of active certification status
• Working knowledge of all crafts (ability to read and understand specifications for all trades), and prior experience as foreman or journeyman in at least one trade, or project engineer
• Knowledge of OSHA laws
• Knowledge of job scheduling, planning, expediting and cost control
• Ability in problemsolving
• Strong sense of urgency
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Training provided for entry and developing roles
• Mileage reimbursement for roles requiring site visits
• Phone stipend for applicable field positions
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Sick Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• 401(k) with 4% Company Match
  
  

Why Join Us:

Join a growing company where your role is essential to daily success. As the backbone of our office operations, you will play a critical role in supporting our team, improving efficiency, and contributing to our continued growth.