Construction Superintendent

Job Description:

Project Superintendent Company: BHS Construction

Job Title:

Project Superintendent Job Classification:
Exempt, Full-Time Reporting Relationship:
Project Manager; VP of Operations Salary:
Primary Accountabilities:

The Project Superintendent is responsible for all aspects of daily operations on assigned projects. The Project Superintendent also is responsible for training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and if necessary, resolving employee performance issues with the help of the HR Director and Project Manager when expectations are not being met.

• Manages one to twenty (1-20) hourly field employees. Manages all aspects of day-to-day operations for the successful completion of projects.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Reviews for Value Engineering ideas for work being performed by BHS.
• Recognizes potential issues and facilitates contingences and is able to provide solutions to the issues if/when they arise.
• Verifies Plumbing/Electrical rough-in locations.
• Provides accurate shop material and BHS equipment list.
• Provides field reports to Project Manager.
• Confers with daily, and directs BHS personnel and subcontractors.
• Engages in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications and coordinating various phases of construction.
• Coordinates with the project manager and estimator to evaluate subcontractors and suppliers.
• Performs customer relations activities and promotes teamwork with owner, architect, engineers, city officials, inspectors, safety officials, subcontractors, and BHS personnel in the field.
• Maintains tools and equipment on site.
  • Ensures all equipment checked out from shop is in good working order before using.
  • Returns equipment to shop in good working order.
  • Confers with Project Manager or President about repairs that need to be made to equipment.
• Schedules all necessary BHS inspections and ensures subcontractor inspections are being completed in a timely manner.
• Works with building inspectors, environmental authorities and health and safety authorities to ensure all relevant rules, regulations, laws and requirements are met or exceeded.
• Performs project mobilization and demobilization.
• Provides on-site supervision for all project personnel and phases of construction. Resolves onsite complaints and grievances within the work force when possible. Confers with HR, Project Manager, or President as needed.
• Interprets company polices to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Determines sequence of activities concerned with fabrication, assembly and erection of structures.
• Schedules subcontractors and procures and schedule delivery of materials and tools to ensure timely completion.
• Reviews production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of project. Maintains time and production records as requested by Project Manager.
• Reviews and inspects materials and workmanship throughout the project to ensure compliance with specifications and adherence to construction schedules. Keeps an In Progress Punch list for subcontractors, and BHS, for performed work.
• Works with Project Manager to monitor budget and expenses to ensure all work is completed within or under budget and in the most cost-effective manner.
• Resolve on site, and written schedule conflicts between subcontractors and suppliers, in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• Attends or conducts project meetings:
  • Weekly jobsite meetings (performs project walk through for percent complete, quality of work, cleanliness and safety issues).
  • Reports project progress weekly to Project Manager.
• Produces/Maintains Redline Drawings for BHS performed work.
• Ensures subcontractors have up to date Redline Drawings.
• Performs project walk through with owner, architect, and Project Manager. Ensures all In Progress Punch list items are completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Serves as primary field contact and manages unexpected issues professionally.
• Perform other assignments as directed by the Project Manager or President.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Five (5) years construction experience, and previous supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Completed and passed, at minimum, the OSHA 30-hour training course.
• Understanding of general construction techniques, knowledge of construction equipment, ability to read and understand construction documents, can do quantity takeoff.
• Deep understanding of construction blueprints.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Sound judgment and decision making and is expected to always consult with other members of the management team and with ownership where their areas of influence, knowledge or authority are…