Superintendent, Construction

The Superintendent is responsible for directing, coordinating and exercising functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of assigned projects within the area of assigned responsibility. This position directs the activities of crew workers on construction projects.

This position works at various construction job site locations in OH and IN. Both daily and overnight travel is required.

• In the absence of a full time onsite safety officer, the superintendent:
  • Conducts weekly safety meetings and safety inspections
  • Reports and investigates near misses
  • Reports and investigates incidents and alerts Safety Director
  • Understands and enforces company safety policies

• Supervises field forces, tradesmen, foremen, other trades and subcontractors/suppliers as needed to meet safety, schedule and profitability goals
• Plans, coordinates and directs the efficient scheduling of crews, equipment and subcontractors/suppliers to ensure high quality construction at a minimum cost
• Maintains daily communications with project managers regarding status of jobs
• Attends and contributes to scheduled corporate and project meetings
• Ensures foremen and crew members clearly understand the daily job tasks to be performed and weighs this against expected goals
• Ensures the availability of backup plans
• Oversees effectiveness and evaluates performance of project foremen and their crews
• Expediently corrects work deficiencies by utilizing a high level of integrity aligned with the company’s core values
• Confers with subcontractors and suppliers engaged in executing work procedures interpreting specifications and coordinating various states of construction
• Willingness and understanding of accountability associated with the project
• Responsible for training and mentoring of people
• Inspects work in progress to ensure project conforms to specifications and meets quality standards
• Ensures all required project paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Communicates with other management staff
• Encourages communication and ideas from field personnel
• Consults and/or delegates and oversees daily JSAs to recognize the safety hazards associated with the daily tasks and educates crews of hazards
• Appoints onsite SWPPP inspector and holds them accountable for conducting inspections per contract requirements
• Reviews production and unit cost reports daily
• Reviews job costs with project manager on a weekly basis
• Creates and maintains an ongoing punch list from beginning of project
• Delegates approved duties and responsibilities to an assistant superintendent should the project require (see Assistant Superintendent job description)
• Presents all field negotiations to project manager for approval
• Maintains positive relationships both publicly and professionally in and outside of the work place
• Presents professional behavior and appearance
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company

• Ability and desire to develop and mentor others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Advanced mathematical skills
• Proficient with computer software applications
• Understanding of and ability to analyze and interpret contract documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to conduct meetings and speak effectively before groups, clients, subcontractors and others
• Ability to read plans, effectively use cost reports and schedule
• Understanding and utilization of Best Practices/Lessons Learned using established lists, creating new practices and striving for continual improvement
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere
• Demonstrates respect for coworkers and customers
• 30 Hour OSHA certification
• First aid/CPR certification

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Vocational or construction management training a plus
• Minimum 5 years in direct field work, preferably in management/foremen level
• Expertise in plan reading, planning and understanding of…