Federal Building Construction Project Superintendent

Overview

This position is responsible for directing, coordinating and monitoring activities of construction workers and subcontractors on a construction site. This position collaborates with others to define construction requirements, develop project schedules and conduct safety and quality control inspections. The Superintendent anticipates and identifies project issues and risks, proactively communicates identified project issues and risks, presents solutions and confers with project team to resolve problems.

The Superintendent is the leader of all onsite construction activities. Projects typically range from $1,000,000 to $30,000,000 in contract amount.

Robinson Construction is a Design-Build General Contractor specializing in the completion of process-intense manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. Our clients include heavy industrial, manufacturing; food grade processing plants, chemical and processing; power and renewable energy; healthcare facilities, and mining industries, as well as federal, state, and municipal agencies.

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Directs, coordinates and monitors activities of construction workers on a construction site
• Collaborates with others to define construction requirements and project schedules; controls project scope and budget; modifies project schedule to reflect approved scope changes
• Follows and promotes established project standards, processes and procedures; examines and inspects work progress and construction sites to ensure specifications are met
• Reads drawings and specifications to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures
• Anticipates and identifies project issues and risks, proactively communicates identified project issues and risks, presents solutions and confers with project team to resolve problems
• Enforces conformance to safety and quality standards, processes and procedures; conducts safety and quality control inspections
• Conducts weekly project status/issues meetings (i.e. preconstruction, safety, etc.); documents and distributes results
• Records detailed information such as personnel, production, and operational data on construction documents
• Maintains established contractual requirements to manage customer expectations and quality standards; identifies opportunities for improvement
• Maintains positive client relationships to leverage future repeat business
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures

General Responsibilities

• Properly manage any crises or emergencies
• Serve as primary on site liaison with owner and owner’s representatives
• Develop and maintain a complete understanding of the scope and approach to assigned construction projects and identify change orders when appropriate
• Assist Project Manager in the development and implementation of the project schedule
• Ensure quality workmanship and tolerances to eliminate rework
• Ensure that the completed facility functions as intended
• Ensure that subcontractors are properly managed and scheduled
• Maintain favorable relationship with subcontractors to ensure their performance throughout the project
• Support subcontractors with the resources to allow them to perform their work when necessary
• Maintain jobsite order and cleanliness
• Find appropriate construction solutions when needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure selection and scheduling of employees
• Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure selection and scheduling of proper tools and equipment
• Serve as a motivator for employees by providing positive feedback
• Provide overall direction for all on site activities
• Ensure good attendance and timeliness of employees
• Foster an environment of cooperation and teamwork among employees
• Train and develop field engineers and foremen
• Identify leadership candidates and provide opportunities for development
• Coordinate…