Superintendent, Construction

Our superintendents provide overall on-site field supervision for the project site, working with the project management team to develop site logistics plans, job site communications plans, and project procedures. They also inspect construction activities to ensure compliance with established quality procedures and project plans, specifications, and shop drawings. In addition, they inspect trade and associated installations, train assistants, and ensure all on‑site personnel comply with project procedures.

This position supervises the work of construction workers, foremen, assistant superintendent trainees, assistant superintendents, and trade contractor employees.

• Develop a clear and concise site logistics, lifting, hoisting, deliveries and site access plan.
• Inspect construction activities in accordance with established quality procedures and evaluate compliance with project plans, specifications, shop drawings and other project related documents.
• Know, understand and consistently enforce Vaughn’s safety program and OSHA rules.
• Provide technical assistance, e.g. interpretation of drawings, recommended construction methods and equipment, etc., as required.
• Actively coordinate trade and associated installations in advance to mitigate conflicts due to sequencing, constructability, schedule and/or spatial issues.
• Review plans, specifications, general notes and shop/working drawings for assigned activities prior to performing assigned duties.
• Promote positive communication among employees and work as a team with project management, QA/QC and safety coworkers.
• Assist project management in developing and implementing project procedures, working documents, standards, etc.
• Help create and sustain a positive company image.
• Assist in effectively training assistants and workers to adhere to policies/procedures, submittals, schedules, contracting and motivating assistants to uphold core values by leading through example.
• Develop professional relationships with client and design team to ensure project is delivered successfully.
• Ensure all on‑site personnel comply with the project procedures.
• Exhibit strong organization skills to ensure projects are completed on time.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of time sheets, unit reporting, daily construction reports and labor projections.
• Ensure work performed follows company policies and procedures.
• Work integrally with project management team on status reports, and labor and material projections.
• Develop and maintain schedule to ensure coordinated and timely installations. Ensure schedule is followed or changed if necessary.
• Assist project management team in development and implementation of an effective job site communications plan. Communicate often and clearly with the team.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a project superintendent with a construction management‑at‑risk, hard bid, or design‑build contractor, overseeing multiple projects with per project value in excess of $10 million.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, and/or laboratory projects with a commercial general contractor preferred.
• Experience with self‑performing work in excavation, concrete, and finish carpentry.
• Beat‑the‑budget self‑perform labor track record.

• Ability to handle multiple personnel and technical issues simultaneously on an ongoing basis.
• Thorough knowledge of construction (technology, equipment, methods) and safety.
• Solid leadership skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to meet or beat project schedules.
• Ability to effectively control and supervise large groups of craft workers.

Accessibility:
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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.