Superintendent, Construction

The Superintendent supervises the field construction of a project, including organization, planning, coordination, and scheduling.

• A four-year degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• At least ten years of Building Construction experience in Corporate Interiors.
• Adequate knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, line and grade (survey), estimating and engineering principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of various construction methods and materials, their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances.
• Demonstrates management, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to travel throughout New Jersey and New York City as needed for projects.
• Willing to work flexible hours to meet project needs (for example, early mornings, late nights, night shifts, concrete pours, floor coating/cleaning, shutdowns, or work in areas after others have rotated out).
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and not require sponsorship.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage daily interior construction operations.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Monitor progress against the project schedule.
• Ensure work is performed according to drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term work schedules.
• Sequence trades efficiently to avoid delays and conflicts.
• Identify potential schedule risks and implement corrective actions.
• Inspect workmanship and materials.
• Ensure construction meets company, client, and industry quality standards.
• Conduct punch walks and oversee completion of deficiencies.
• Verify installations comply with plans, specifications, and building codes.
• Enforce jobsite safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Conduct safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with safety requirements.
• Investigate and document incidents or near misses.
• Coordinate activities between drywall, framing, ceilings, flooring, painting, millwork, glazing, and MEP trades.
• Resolve field conflicts and construction issues.
• Facilitate weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Serve as the primary field contact for owners, architects, engineers, and inspectors.
• Address client concerns and maintain positive relationships.
• Maintain daily reports and site logs.
• Track manpower, productivity, deliveries, and weather conditions.
• Document changes, delays, and field directives.
• Assist with RFIs (Requests for Information) and submittal reviews.
• Coordinate delivery and storage of materials.
• Ensure materials are available when needed.
• Monitor inventory and prevent damage or loss.
• Oversee equipment usage and maintenance.
• Schedule and coordinate required inspections.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes and regulations.
• Obtain approvals and close-out documentation.
• Coordinate final inspections.
• Oversee commissioning and turnover activities.
• To have comprehensive knowledge of general contract and subcontract documents, drawings, and specifications and to develop the on-site plans and procedures for the implementation of the work.
• To develop within the project documents the quality control procedures and requirements.
• To have comprehensive knowledge of the job estimate and to see that the work under his direction and control is performed within the parameters of the estimate.
• To plan the construction program, including procedures, plant layout, equipment, manpower and temporary construction services, and review the program with the Project Manager.
• To be responsible for the preparation of detailed area and trade schedules, to keep them properly updated, and to see that the job does everything feasible to meet the required dates. These schedules must be coordinated with the Project Manager for assurance of feasibility.
• To coordinate, and direct when necessary, the activities of inspection agencies and to effect remedial actions indicated by the reports of these agencies.
• To handle all job labor relations, obtaining help when necessary from the Project Manager or appropriate labor relations representative.
• To prepare regular and special reports for job meetings and attend same.
• To assist the Project Team in reviewing and approving monthly estimate of work completed, payrolls, material invoices, and all other disbursements.
• To assist in the timely preparation of Kajima's monthly requisitions and to see that they are promptly reviewed and approved,…