Superintendent, Construction

Job Title:

Lead Superintendent – Multifamily Construction

• Serve as the primary on-site leader and main point of contact for all construction site activities on multifamily projects.

• Administer the site safety plan, promote safe working conditions, and proactively identify and prevent hazards.

• Maintain full knowledge of the company safety manual and assist the Project Manager in developing an OSHA-compliant site-specific safety plan.

• Communicate and manage the site-specific safety plan with staff and subcontractors during pre-construction meetings and throughout construction.

• Act as the point of contact during any OSHA visit, immediately notify leadership, and follow direction for compliance and response.

• Fully investigate all on-site accidents, document findings, and communicate details to the Project Manager and Human Resources.

• Verify that executed subcontracts and all required exhibits are on file before any subcontractor begins work on site.

• Conduct and document pre-construction meetings with each subcontractor prior to the start of their work.

• Create, publish, communicate, and administer a detailed 4-week production-level look-ahead schedule and update it weekly.

• Coordinate closely with the Project Manager to align field activities with the overall prime project schedule and contractual milestones.

• Ensure internal weekly production schedules support achieving project milestones ahead of prime contract commitment dates when possible.

• Provide direct supervision of project field staff, monitor hours on site, and manage sub-tier agreements to maintain schedule and budget goals.

• Lead proactive planning from project start-up through delivery, including professional communication, enforcement of subcontractor accountability, and oversight of production means and methods.

• Thoroughly understand the prime contract scope, plans, specifications, and bidding documents to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

• Inform the Project Manager of any client or architect requests that may exceed contractual obligations and prevent subcontractors from performing work beyond those obligations without prior approval.

• Assist the Project Manager in identifying and evaluating proposed changes, including schedule and cost impacts.

• Study construction documents in detail to identify deviations, inconsistencies, or conflicts as early as possible.

• Consult with subcontractor experts and project engineering staff to clarify and resolve conflicts in the construction documents.

• Initiate and manage Requests for Information (RFIs), maintain issue logs, and participate in the resolution process for all design conflicts.

• Evaluate, maintain, and communicate all design team-issued or acknowledged ASIs, RFIs, and material submittals.

• Advise the Project Manager of any changes that may affect project cost or schedule.

• Maintain a complete record set of drawings and as-built documents throughout the project duration.

• Implement and support the company Quality Assurance Manual, ensuring all construction work meets quality standards and contractual requirements.

• Schedule and coordinate government and third-party inspections, and accompany inspectors to facilitate efficient reviews and approvals.

• Lead efforts to resolve non-conforming or non-compliant work promptly, prioritize corrective actions, and obtain written approvals from the appropriate authority.

• Assist the Project Manager in drafting punchlist and delivery acceptance procedures for the project.

• Present completed work professionally and on time for inspection by the architect, owner, and other stakeholders.

• Coordinate rapid responses to punchlist items or areas requiring additional work, prioritizing these in accordance with the delivery plan.

• Promote and enforce high standards of housekeeping and site cleanliness among staff and subcontractors.

• Seek opportunities for additional training and professional development and collaborate with the Project Manager to create and follow a development plan.

• Manage and mentor Assistant Superintendents when assigned, demonstrating ownership of their performance and development.

• Prepare written evaluations of subcontractor and supplier…