Superintendent

Description

Madison based and home every night. Full-time Superintendent

Purpose and Scope

In accordance with Vogel Bros. Building Co.’s beliefs / values / mission / vision, the Superintendent is responsible for overall supervision and execution of assigned projects, from project planning to project completion. The Superintendent will oversee – of both Vogel Bros. field personnel as well as subcontractors and visitors – the safety, quality of work, cost of work, schedule, labor, equipment and materials associated with the assigned work. Responsibilities will be carried out in a manner that exemplifies and promotes a safe, caring and ethical culture on each assigned project.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• General Duties
• Responsible for the scheduling and coordination of all daily jobsite activities.
• Regularly conduct physical inspections of job site (at least twice daily), focusing on progress, safety, schedule, quality and budget.
• Coordinate both Company-owned and rented equipment needed to perform job-specific activities, ensuring Company procedures are followed to maintain equipment and prevent safety, risk and liability issues.
• Ensure that required paperwork – as required by the Company or project-specific – will be completed in a timely and quality manner.
• Quality Control
• Ensure quality control is in compliance with Vogel Bros.’ Quality Control Requirements and special instructions as required by the project, and/or directed by the Project Manager or Director of Field Operations.
• Work with layout personnel to establish and lay out building lines, baselines, and benchmarks.
• Audit job sites to ensure that high standards of craftsmanship, assembly, and cleanliness are met and maintained by all Vogel Bros. and subcontractor crews.
• Coordinate and schedule third-party inspections.
• Safety
• Adhere to and enforce Vogel Bros. Building Co.’s Safety Program; local, state and federal safety regulations; jobsite-specific safety expectations; and safety tasks as requested by or coordinated with the Director of Safety and Human Resources, and/or the Director of Field Operations.
• Maintain high safety standards by setting a personal example.
• Conduct job site safety meetings and safety inspections.
• Conduct Daily Huddles with your crews, focusing on safety, the day’s planned activities, and ensuring the crew understands the plan and expectations for that day’s work.
• Cost
• Be familiar with the cost projections established through the bidding and budgeting phase of the project.
• Work with Project Manager and Director of Field Operations to plan for and control labor costs by utilizing crew analysis and other cost-projection tools.
• Supervise and coordinate work activities to maximize productivity and minimize final costs.
• Accurately report all production, cost, and job progress information on a regular basis.
• Communicate daily production goals to work crews.
• Schedule
• Develop the project schedule, including manpower projections, in cooperation with the Project Manager and Director of Field Operations.
• Update and maintain the project schedule weekly, in cooperation with the Project Manager.
• Expedite and coordinate material deliveries and storage.
• Conduct and document weekly meetings to schedule and coordinate the work of all Vogel Bros. and subcontractor crews.
• Staff/Support Services
• In cooperation with the Director of Safety and Human Resources and the Director of Field Operations, conduct human resources functions for field personnel.
• Support continuous improvement of field personnel by way of:
• “Leading by example”;
  
  

ii. Providing regular feedback – both strengths as well as areas for improvement – to staff regarding their performance, and working in cooperation with the Director of Field Operations to develop personnel;

iii. Complete performance appraisals and peer reviews, as requested;

iv. Assigning mentors to improve the skills of others; and

• Creating a healthy environment where employees can reach their full potential.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Education equivalent to a high school diploma/GED.
• Five (5) years of experience in the construction field, two (2) years of experience as a construction foreman, or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience determined to be acceptable by the hiring authority.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and bend for full work days.
• Ability to use hands, arms, fingers, and to reach.
• Ability to work from heights.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.