Superintendent, Construction

The Superintendent is a field leader of projects who provides on-site field administration/supervision and technical management for all construction operations, including direct supervision of Assistants, Foreman, subcontractors, and other construction related personnel, directing them in planning, coordination, and execution of work on time, within budget, attaining or exceeding profit goals, maintaining a safe workplace, promoting and enhancing Client relationships and the Company image.

The Superintendent works in close coordination with the Project Manager and their staff to ensure the timely and cost-effective execution of a quality project, which results in a Client who is satisfied with SG. They oversee the field operations to ensure they fulfill their respective critical roles in order to safely execute timely, profitable, and quality work.

The Superintendent is also expected to develop, nurture, and enhance SG’s relationships with Clients and designers with whom the Company works. This role includes the expectation of the development of repeat work with the Clients the Superintendent is assigned to when that is available. Design relationships shall also be nurtured and managed in order to develop an avenue to secure work with new Clients with whom the designers may be working.

The Superintendent’s ability to influence the securing of new work through these relationships is a key factor for the future development of and advancement within the Company.

Experience:

Preferred four (4) year degree in a construction-related curriculum or equivalent experience in field-related duties, including any accredited apprentice programs. Ten (10) years, +/-, experience as a Field Engineer/Assistant Superintendent. Demonstrated leadership ability of project teams with successful outcomes. Has mastered the “Responsibilities” of an Assistant Superintendent. Proficient in basic use and functions of a personal computer. Experience with Viewpoint software preferred.

Experience with construction-related software

Responsibilities:

• Represent the Company and SG’s project team in a positive manner in all project meetings.
• Represent the Company at all times in such a manner as will enhance the reputation of the firm.
• Promote the growth and development of Client, subcontractor, and vendor relationships.
• Seek and identify new work opportunities and inform the Director of Operations (“DO”) and business development of potential projects with current and potential new clients.
• Has demonstrated the ability to interact with Owners with positive results. Can communicate with both written and verbal skills and carries themselves professionally in all meetings and interactions. Is viewed as a true advocate of the Owner and someone they can rely on to build a team as well as a building.
• Has demonstrated the ability to interact with Architect and Engineers with positive results. Can communicate with both written and verbal skill and carries themselves professionally in all meetings and interactions. Is viewed by Architects and/or Engineers as a collaborator who is a positive influence on the team dynamics.
• Has demonstrated the ability to interact with subcontractors with positive results. Can communicate with both written and verbal skill and carries themselves professionally in all meetings and interactions. Is viewed as a leader of the site and exercises a “firm but “fair” policy. Is seen as a Superintendent who can aid the subcontractors in achieving their own project goals.
• Review and provide feedback on all Purchase Orders and Subcontracts.
• Perform a qualitative review of all contract documents for potential conflicts or interpretation issues to mitigate risk.
• Ensure all requirements of insurance, safety, labor relations, and Equal Employment Opportunity are met.
• Proactively identify and solve problems to minimize risk.
• Understand local labor requirements, availability, and capability for self-perform work.
• Be familiar with all policies and processes as it relates to this position.
• Ensure timely project completion through project scheduling, expediting of material deliveries, and the management of material and document…