Bilingual Superintendent

4 weeks ago


Lexington, United States Contractor Company Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Overview:

The General Superintendent is responsible to provide on-site coordination for all phases of multi-family construction projects, including coordinating subcontractors, material and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being strictly followed, and work is proceeding on schedule, within budget. This individual will also be responsible for scheduling, inspections, quality control, and job site safety.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Schedule subcontractors, materials and vendors in critical path to ensure timely completion of the project.
  • Participate in project planning meetings with upper management to review labor needs and rates, material and duration of the project to manage customer expectations.
  • Recruit and Hire subcontractors and negotiate labor rates.
  • Review and Approve payroll for subcontractors within budget
  • Visit job sites to determine if areas are “Ready” to start installation and exercise authority to refuse work assignments if area is deemed “Not ready” to begin installation.
  • Participate in job mobilization.
  • Review and Assure that Shop Drawings are complete and accurate before accepting them.
  • Provide and explain Shop Drawings to Subcontractors and General Superintendents.
  • Responsible for site coordination of material delivery and receipt.
  • Manage and track inventory by following the project construction sequence and investigate material shortages allotted for projects.
  • Ensure that inventory turn days not to exceed 45 days without management approval.
  • Make recommendation on best storage solutions for each assigned project, schedule material deliveries, and ensure proper Heavy Equipment is available.
  • Perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding the work being performed
  • Ensure that subcontractor is fully executing and complying with his contracted scope of work
  • Negotiate repair change orders to ensure that project is completed within budget and profitability margins
  • Exercise decision making authority regarding material allocation, distribution, additional purchases, storage, and logistics.
  • Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to project team for resolution and ensure subcontractor has corrected all deficiencies identified by project team.
  • Regularly communicate with customers to ensure expectations are being met and installation progress and challenges are communicated
  • Responsible for managing and resolving complains or any issues brought to their attention by the customer or subcontractors by exemplifying company Values.
  • Ensure worksite safety and OSHA Compliance, as well as conduct weekly safety meetings
  • Perform General Superintendent duties at multiple job sites, simultaneously
  • Complete weekly credit card coding reports.
  • Walk all units on project weekly to monitor activities and assist in future planning
  • Input Reports Data minimum twice a week per Job assigned.
  • Ensure that the job site is always kept in a clean and organized manner
  • Responsible for quality control and completion of punch lists

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • 5+ years of experience in the construction industry (preferably in flooring).
  • Basic computer skills.
  • High-School Diploma.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Valid Driver's license and Clear MVR.
  • Forklift driving experience.
  • Ability to read blueprints is preferred, but not required.
  • Able to pass a background check and drug test.