Sheet Metal Superintendent

when must a superintendent be on the job?
at the preconstruction meeting for all projects
for any project where an onsite preconstruction meeting between sales, operations &
the customer is not possible, we will then conduct a preconstruction meeting via
phone.
during the first day of tear-off and layout or installation.
during the beginning of any difficult or unusual roofing or sheet metal conditions.
during beginning of crucial metal details, gutter, coping, etc.
prior to significant weather events that may negatively impact project
to address all customer concerns. (safety, quality, damages, etc).
before gravel or surfacing installation
use final inspection punch list form to inspect the different roofing components of the
job to ensure quality.
final inspection walk through.
2. What items are discussed at the preconstruction meeting?
contact info
customer expectations & concerns
scope of work challenges as it relates to the following.
set up areas
safety
start times
critical areas
any missed items
pre- construction form must be filled out completely
3. What are the focal points of the mid-job inspections?
communicate with the customer to inquire as to his satisfaction level to date with the
project.
safety, quality of work & temporary tie offs
see final inspection punch list form for more detailed item list.
4. How often should he visit the job once it starts?
when running 3 or less local jobs he should make daily visits.
as often as the crew skill level & difficulty of the jobs requires but no less than 3
times a week. Weak crews may require daily visits.
5. How often should we communicate with the customer?
superintendent should communicate daily or as often as the customer requests but no
less than 3 times a week.
anytime there is a potential issue or changes in the original scope of work conditions.
foreman should communicate daily.
6.how often should he communicate with the operations manager?

daily but no less than 3 times per week.
• anytime there is an issue or change to original scope of work conditions
• change orders
• leaks•safety concerns
• damages•odor issues
• after inclement weather event.
• just prior to final completion.
7.how often should he communicate with the foreman?
• at minimum daily, if needed all day
• more often when any conditions could have an adverse effect of job.a.weatherb.safetyc.unforeseen conditions
8.when managing multiple projects within a 2 hr radius, how often should he visit each one?
• must be there at least during the must be times listed above in #1. – as a benchmark 3 times a week.
• as often a necessary to ensure that we meet 100% customer satisfaction and we adhere to springer safety, quality & production standards
• this will depend on how far apart they are & how long you are required to stay on one project along with crew’s experience.
9.how does he prioritize which ones to focus more attention on?
• customer satisfaction challenges
• project size & dollar amount
• difficulty of job (safety concerns, high profile facilities, schoolwork, etc.)
• experience level of foreman & or crew
• type of project (tear-off, restoration, layover)
• not meeting production goals.
• quality concerns
10.what conditions would lead you to increase from your normal communications and visits on a job?
• continued customer complaints
• several changes from original scope of work conditions
• safety concerns. Bad deck, slope & or height of roof, sensitivity of interior conditions
• impending weather (tie-offs, amount of ponding water a project holds, securing of materials).

• not meeting daily production goals.

• quality concerns

• inexperienced foreman/crew

• crew not following safety protocol
11.what should he do to help ensure a project’s success?
• organize all facets of the job.
• if the scope of work does not match the estimate you are required to contact operations manager for direction before proceeded with project.
• prompt material & equipment delivery, don’t be last minute
• plan to minimize additional trips, have crew take what it needed the first time.
• measuring & ordering of metal prior to the need of installation and getting the installation started prior to roof completion.
• communicate with each other don’t let…