Construction Superintendent - Workhorse Capital : Job Details

Our client, a General Contractor, is looking for a Superintendent to join their growing team. The superintendent is responsible for overseeing and directing project production efforts. This includes: organizing work methods, ensuring adherence to safety policies & procedures, scheduling teams and material delivery, controlling costs against budgeted projections and resolving discrepancies, tracking inventory & supplies, and ensuring conformity with project design specifications and workmanship.

Successful delivery of these responsibilities can be accomplished by effective collaboration with clients' representatives, associates, architects, engineers, suppliers, subcontractors & site staff.

May be responsible for leading subordinates or a team in accomplishing these responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead meetings with owners/tenants to discuss build-out specifications and/or improvements and educate on the practicality & cost approaches of each aesthetic
• Coordinate activities with architects, engineers, or other associates responsible for project design
• Establish relationships with the design team & coordinate communication as necessary throughout the project lifespan
• Create a project schedule in Microsoft Project and develop a plan for pre-construction through completion
• Effectively collaborate with estimators to deliver accurate proposals & bids
• Manage team schedules to ensure appropriate coverage at all times
• Manage team task assignments & maintain accurate timekeeping records
• Effectively supervise & evaluate the performance of employees & sub-contractors
• Assist & educate project teams to effectively communicate RFIs and submittals to the design team
• Maintain project/build-out construction schedule, adjusting action as necessary to meet established deadlines
• Oversee and approve job-cost updates and coordinate with the project manager to achieve the most effective/economical strategy
• Initiate and attend regular meetings with clients, sub-contractors, and field teams to plan, troubleshoot and assess / monitor costs
• Continually foster positive relationships with all site staff to deliver a quality finished product
• Maintain daily reports / meet record-keeping requirements for both material and labor

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as project superintendent or construction industry supervisor
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in build-out construction
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & related software, such as smartphones, tablets & industry apps
• AutoCAD experience is a plus but not required
• Knowledge of construction safety regulations, legal requirements & OSHA compliance standards
• Ability to build effective working relationships with a variety of contractors & sub-contractors

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, which includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote the effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions
• Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)

Physical Requirements

Combination Office and Field Environment: Most work may be performed in a typical office environment. Standing and sitting for long periods are required; it may be necessary to reach in all directions, kneel, stoop or climb a small ladder. Work may infrequently be performed at a job site, in a construction trailer, or the field. Fieldwork may sometimes involve exposure to elements, inclement weather, and being exposed to sounds of heavy construction equipment and requires extensive walking. Adherence to applicable safety protocol is required.