Commercial Construction Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

OVERVIEW

Jenkins Restorations upholds a vision to be the restoration firm of choice in existing and future markets while upholding Biblical values. The Commercial Construction Superintendent reports to the General Manager with accountability for providing excellent service for those who have been victims of disaster and for restoring property and lives with a servant’s heart. The Commercial Construction Superintendent is primarily responsible for managing the field functions of commercial construction jobs ranging from $5,000,000.00 plus. They should embody Jenkins Restorations’ core values, including, Can-do Attitude, Excellent Execution, Do the Right Thing, Actions of a Servant, and Responsible Stewardship (C.E.D.A.R).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for the Commercial Construction Superintendent:

• Managing of the field aspects of deadlines, progress, and quality on large commercial projects
• Existing industry relationships with architects, engineers and subcontractors
• OSHA 30 certification and management of safety requirements for projects
• Excellent skills reading and coordinating construction drawings
• Managing subcontractors on site to ensure project quality and deadlines are met
• Assisting with estimating for commercial projects
• Controlling access to site by vendors, subcontractors and any other visitors
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Education: Associates degree (A.A or A.S) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management is preferred with a record of strong academic achievement.
• Experience: At least 2 to 3 years of industry related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Construction/Restoration Industry experience preferred
• Basic math skills (equivalent to those needed at a GED level)
• Regularly required to climb roofs, crawl into confined spaces such as attics and crawl spaces, which includes being able to carry a 28’ ladder from their truck and setting it up at the roof line of the associated property
• Excellent customer service and communication skills using English language

CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience in field managing commercial construction projects including mixed use, multi-family, etc. is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:                                                    

The Commercial Construction Superintendent must possess the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Demonstrate the ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and the ability to speak effectively to customers and/or employees of organization in the English language.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:                                                   

To perform this job successfully, the Commercial Construction Superintendent should have knowledge of industry related software be able to “touch type” and be familiar with software like Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.); able to communicate via cell phone and appropriate apps.

REASONING ABILITY:

The Commercial Construction Superintendent should possess the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. They should also have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form in the English language.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is also frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The Commercial Construction Superintendent is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Appropriate safety equipment is furnished.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                       

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

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