Construction Project Superintendent

Job Title: Project Superintendent (experience required in Industrial Construction)
Report to: (Sr.) Project Manager

Full-time, Exempt Position
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, up to 3% retirement contribution, vacation and sick time.
Eligibility to work in the United States required including a valid driver’s license. Sponsorship unavailable.

Summary

Project Superintendent will oversee on-site construction operation on a day-to-day basis, and ensure that work is done safely, on time, within budget and to the right quality standards under supervision of the Senior Project Manager or Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise full cycle construction activities
• Set up the project site office trailer and make sure that permits, labor notices, safety regulations, and EEOC material are posted in a conspicuous place. Set up sanitary stations and coolers
• Direct all field personnel (contractors, suppliers, vendors) to achieve completion of the project on schedule with quality workmanship that conforms to the drawings and specifications
• Maintain construction schedule and identify and solve problems
• Keep the progress schedule current and review schedule status
• Order materials and schedule inspections as necessary throughout the process
• Promote job site safety, encourage safe work practices and rectifies job site hazards immediately
• Ensure all employees and contractors are adhering company safety policy and attend safety meetings
• Prepare complete, accurate and timely submittal logs for construction projects based on project drawings and specifications
• Accountable for receiving approved submittals from Architect or Engineer and notifying Project Superintendent of potential schedule impact
• Assist Project Manager by preparing all necessary back up related to change requests
• Responsible for timely completion of all required project close-out documents per contract
• Distribute contract documents to subcontractors, including drawings, specifications, and general conditions. Include any accepted alternates or addendums with documents
• Schedule all required construction meetings with required personnel, subcontractors, architects and owners
• Take accurate and complete meeting minutes and distribute timely
• Attend Owner/Architect pre-bid, project and closeout meetings
• Solicit subcontractors and suppliers for proposal prior to proposal submission time
• Prepare correspondence with Owner, Architect, Engineers, Subcontracts, Suppliers, etc. (Examples of referenced correspondence include, but not limited to the following items: Schedule of values, project schedule, memos, request for information, transmittals and submittals)
• Submit building permit application, follow-up on review progress and receive upon approval. Submit Check Request (Urgent Pay Request) to Accounting for associated fees according to Urgent Pay Request procedures
• During Construction Phase, proactively manage project to achieve quality, schedule, budge and safety. Utilize and maintain tools to schedule and document management to track and record project performance
• Document quality and progress of each Subcontractor and Suppliers. Update Subcontractors and Suppliers of any changes to the plans, specifications and/or schedule
• Inform management of productivity, costs, quality control, document management and processing of applications for payment. Notify management of any issues that arise which affects quality, budget, progress and safety
• Prepare, schedule and supervise completion of a final punch list
• Maintain an organized job site, including the construction office
• Maintain positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees
• Other duties may be assigned that may reasonably follow and relate to essential tasks

Required Knowledge and Abilities

• Must have minimum of 5 years in successful general contracting (as Prime Contractor) and project management for larger than 50,000sqft project related experience in industrial construction
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the construction field
• Understand and have thorough knowledge of the project plans and specifications
• Strong and effective communicator, both verbally and written, who can interface cooperatively with various departments of the company, as well as clients and subcontractors
• Possess good organizational, analytical and problem solving ability
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
• Represent the company at all times with high moral and ethical conduct
• Willingness to provide leadership and management
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
• An overall “action orientation” and strong problem solving abilities
• Ability to travel extensively and relocate

Other Requirements

• Ability to apply construction related technical knowledge
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions: effectively follow instructions from supervisor
• Ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to interpret governmental regulations and instructions
• Communication skills: effective communicated ideas and information both in written and verbal form
• Mathematical ability: calculate basic arithmetic problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Planning and Organization skills: develop required plans to solve problems; take advantage of opportunities to accomplish goals; establish systematic methods of accompanying goals
• Reading ability: effectively read and understand information contained in memoranda, reports and bulletins, etc
• Ability to operate computer workstation and other business machines with speed and accuracy

Environmental and Physical Demands of the Position

• Typical construction site environment
• Physically fit to walk in the construction site from one end to the other, ability to climb up to the roof, stairs, etc. to monitor construction activities
• Far vision at 20 feet or further; near vision at 20 inches or less
• Lifting and carrying 50 pounds or less
• Pushing and pulling objects weighing 60-80 pounds on wheels
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop, Bending/twisting and reaching
• Talking and hearing; use of phone
• Hold a valid US driver’s license

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge and skills. Minimum of 5-7 years' progressively responsible field experience in industrial projects as Prime Contractor.