Senior Superintendent

Summary:

Responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and directing all field activities to assure the project is successfully completed on schedule and within budget. The Superintendent supervises crews and equipment, coordinates installation of all trades work, administers good construction safety practices on all on-site activities, and ensures project schedule is met. The Superintendent also maintains the job site office and proactively assists the (Senior) Project Manager with project close-out.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates and supervises all construction activities.
2. Directs all field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, with quality workmanship that conforms to original plans and specifications.
3. Maintains construction schedule, identifies and solves problems.
4. Orders materials and schedules inspections as necessary throughout the process.
5. Understands the project plans and specifications.
6. Maintains positive relationships with customers, subcontractors, suppliers and other employees.
7. Assists (Senior) Project Manager with preparation, scheduling and supervision of the completion of the final punch list.
8. Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices and rectifies job site hazards immediately.
9. Maintains an organized job site, including the construction office.
10. Prepares and maintains status of plan reproduction.
11. Creates and maintains project log of daily reports.
12. Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors.
13. Assists (Senior) Project Manager with preparation of subcontractor bid packages.
14. Assists (Senior) Project Manager with transmission of addenda and other bid information to subcontractors.
15. Assists (Senior) Project Manager in showing creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors.
16. Plan, coordinate and supervise on-site operations. Supervise labor and subcontractors to ensure productivity, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance.
17. Define and delegate responsibilities and set goals of subcontractors. Develop and maintain overall operation planning for duration of the project.
18. Coordinate site testing and inspection efforts.
19. Coordinate with and provide input to project team on scheduling, engineering, material control, and job productivity. Monitor status of project, schedule, productivity and costs. Review and provide input on job costs and projection updates.
20. Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
21. Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures. Take corrective actions as needed.
22. Inspect work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies and explain and take corrective action as needed.
23. Comply, understand, and support company safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment. Identify job site safety hazards and take all necessary corrective actions to eliminate or minimize them.
24. Maintain good client relations.

Competencies:

1. In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures.
2. Professional, organized, self-starter with strong supervisory skills.
3. Strong written and oral communication skills.
4. Ability to analyze problems and make sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications and costs.
5. Ability to interface with clients and lead meetings.
6. Strong building knowledge of all scopes of construction and ability to manage subcontractors.
7. Excellent attention to detail with emphasis placed on quality.
8. Very organized with a systematic approach tasks to achieve accuracy and efficiency.
9. Professionally and technically competent.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 5 years of project supervision experience in commercial construction.
2. Bachelor’s college degree preferred but not required. Desirable study concentration in construction management.
3. Experienced in scheduling, ordering, field supervision, quality control, and production of all phases of construction.
4. Must be able to read, interpret and coordinate drawings and blueprints.
5. Ability to create and manage schedules. Procore experience preferred.
6. Understanding of OSHA and safety guidelines; OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred.
7. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
8. Solid working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
9. Share DSC’s Core Values of Diversity, Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Community and Teamwork.