Superintendent

Position Summary:

The Superintendent supervises and directs the work of Alliance’s on-site associates and manages the activities of subcontractors, including coordination of subcontracts, drawings and specifications. Superintendents have the overall responsibility for monitoring the quality of work and safety performed on the project. In addition, they have an obligation to monitor project costs and to take necessary action to minimize expenses and/or maximize profits while maintaining quality. Due to its essential job duties, this role is designated as a safety-sensitive position.

 EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• OHSA 30 Certification

• AQ Dust Compliance Training Coarse 310

• Microsoft Project Certification and Trained

• Accessibility  Training

 Preferred:

• Bachelor or Associates degree.

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Project Superintendent or Assistant on Multi-Family type projects and Type I and Type IV construction.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In conjunction with Project Managers and key subcontractors, participates in the development of the overall project schedule; develops and maintains short interval schedules to comply with the time frames in the CPM (Critical Path Method); updates all schedules to maximize performance.

• Implements and maintains a job specific safety plan.

• Walks every unit, every day to establish firsthand knowledge of project’s progress and quality of work being preformed.

• Participates in the development and implementation of appropriate portions of the project’s Quality Control plan.

• Working with the Project Engineer and Project Manager, organizes and secures all required necessary permits for temporary and construction work in a timely manner.

• Plans and reviews construction plans with Project Manager including procedures, job layout of turn sequence, equipment, systems, and manpower.

• Manages Project Engineers and Assistant Superintendents with regards to field documentation within ProCore (management software) for daily reports, drawings, RFI, etc.

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date knowledge of project estimates and takes steps to maintain work within the established budget.

• Studies, reviews and understands all construction drawings and specifications for suspected constructability and potential code violations.

• Assures that company policies and procedures are properly administered throughout the life of the project.

• Possesses and exercises extensive knowledge and executions of Fair Housing, ANSI and ADA accessibility codes.

• Understands and manages soil conditions, grades for proper sidewalk slopes, grades to accommodate accessibility paths and travel.

• Coordinates, directs and monitors the activities of subcontractors and suppliers.

• Works with the Project Manager and the Project Engineer in scheduling and expediting the delivery of materials and equipment furnished by company and subcontractors, and assumes the primary responsibility for their timely delivery.

• Directs and trains associates including subordinate supervisory personnel.

• Manages security for the project.

• Maintains and updates Daily Project Reports documenting the progress of the project and noting any problem areas that affect the timely completion of the planned activities. Daily Project Reports are to be copied weekly and given to the Project Manager for distribution to the Vice President.

• Ensures that appropriate notices are given and communicate with the main office concerning weather changes, impact, delays, etc.

• Coordinates, directs, and schedules all test and inspection activities of agencies and governmental authorities.

• Reviews performance and costs of all project operations and takes action as required to correct problems.

• Advises Project Engineer on all revisions and changes made in the field for proper documentation and distribution.

• Coordinates subcontractors through a regular and disciplined series of meetings wherein their plans and efforts are questioned, verified, augmented, and when necessary, changed to ensure the desired result.

• Meets with supervisors on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to communicate production expectations and their results as recognized through the cost reporting system.

• Assures the continuing development of the project associates through performance evaluations, varying assignments, training, and maintaining a positive project morale.

• Makes recommendations and modifications regarding office performance, business needs, etc.

• Manages and updates daily a project as-built set of plans throughout duration of project to be used for project close out and maintenance purposes.

• All other tasks assigned or directed.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and relate effectively, productively, and positively with other associates and Building officials and government agencies. 

• Detail oriented 

• Ability to instill confidence and project flow in team and sub-contractors.

• Proficient computer skills and experience working with Word, Outlook, and Excel and construction specific software.

• Possess strong knowledge base in all divisions for mixed-use building project components including site-work, foundation and structural systems, wood framing, interior finishes, and mechanical and electrical systems.

• Proven ability to create and lead a supportive team environment.

• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work a schedule that may include hours other than Monday-Friday. Work in excess of 40 hours per week is likely.