Superintendent, Construction

The purpose of this role is to oversee the physical construction of the assigned project done with a high level of quality, profitability and by meeting or exceeding the construction schedule. This role is responsible for properly managing the process and the relationships with clients, subcontractors and Blum staff. This role is responsible for all field activities including project set up, project execution, financial management, people development and relationship management.

The Superintendent role is one of leader, coach, negotiator and arbitrator. The leadership displayed by this individual is critical to the projects performance.

• Oversees a single medium sized project or multiple smaller projects.
• Mentor less senior staff. Manage multiple Field Engineers/Foremen on multiple smaller projects.
• Evaluate Field Engineer/Foreman and craft employee’s performance and identify training needs.
• Perform all duties of the Field Engineer/Foreman should project size, budget, or staffing limitations exist.
• Lead and Communicate with Blum Office Staff, Subcontractors and Vendors to assist them in working to the Project Schedule.
• Become “subject matter experts” in Blum Best Practices.
• Represent Blum with Owner(s), Architects, Consultants, Government Authorities, Vendors and Subcontractors in a professional and courteous way.
• Build effective working relationships with clients and the Blum project team members
• Plan effective/accurate schedules for project(s) and manages manpower accordingly for multiple tasks/projects.

The results that are expected from a top performing Superintendent on your own project or those managed by other Field Engineers/Foremen under your Leadership.

• Review Owner contract and become familiar with terms & conditions.
• Review any available drawings and specifications to become completely familiar with the project.
• Review and provide input to Pre-con on bid packages to ensure project scope is covered.
• Review of project drawings with PM to uncover and address issues of constructability or lack of scope
• “Write a book” on the job! Dig in deep.
• Work in partnership with the PM to prepare a procurement schedule that will meet the delivery needs of the project so that the job is delivered on time.
• Provide input regarding the quality, reliability, appropriateness, etc. of subs included on bid list.
• Schedule and provide walk-throughs with subcontractors as required to ensure that they are fully informed about scope and are therefore are positioned to provide proper pricing.
• Ensure at project start that Blum is in compliance with Local, State, Federal, Building and other owner/client rules and regulations.
• Create project schedule.

* CORE VALUE – Operational Excellence – Plan effectively:

• Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy, goals and client commitments through
• Project Manage projects where appropriate.
• In partnership with PM, coordinate and schedule, kick off meeting to ensure that all team members are well informed and aware of all project requirements and expectations.
• Schedule and run pre-install meetings with subs.
• Oversee all field operations involving tradesman, Blum staff, owners and vendors and ensure that the project strategy and contracts are executed.
• Perform daily walk-throughs to ensure proper site safety, construction, progress and quality control.
• Work in partnership with the Project Manager to maintain an updated and accurate project schedule that reflects the changes in project status and meets the cost and time requirements of the project.
• Create labor study to determine Blum staffing requirements that will result in on time and on budget project delivery.
• Prepare and distribute RFI’s.
• Review submittals in conjunction with PM and/or Field Engineer.
• Review COR’s with PM to ensure accurate costs.
• Prepare project look ahead schedule based on current p

Review of project estimate and general conditions for awareness of project financial goals and proper billing of labor and material.