Construction Superintendent

Waveland, United States | Posted on 11/06/2024

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We're hiring a construction superintendent who'll oversee all phases of a construction and installation project expected to complete in spring 2025, including:

• Interviewing and hiring site workers.
• Approving timecards and requests for time off.
• Preparing work schedules and assignments.
• Communicating and enforcing safety procedures and site rules.

Develops a schedule and cost-effective plan for completing an assigned project.

Collaborates with other staff to create pre-construction estimates and budgets for materials and labor.

Coordinates and schedules the work activities of tradespeople, professionals, and laborers, communicating to and via project foreperson to deliver instructions and project assignments as appropriate.

Regularly inspects work for quality and timeliness; prepares and provides progress reports to owners and architects; makes recommendations for necessary modifications.

Collaborates with architects, engineers, attorneys, and other pertinent stakeholders to ensure specifications, zoning requirements and other regulations are met.

Ensures specifications and regulations outlined in architectural and engineering plans are followed.

Obtains required permits and licenses; executes construction contracts according to terms of agreement.

Monitors budget throughout the project and communicates variances as they occur.

Maintains records related to costs and inventory.

Addresses any safety violations or other deficiencies.

Collaborates with union representatives to answer questions and clarify procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred.

At least four years of experience in building trade required.

Speaks English and Spanish fluently.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles.

Extremely detail-oriented.

Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.

Thorough understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.

Thorough understanding of quality building practices.

Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.

Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

Competitive salary range: $70,000 - $100,000