Coordinating the onsite production of construction projects is the primary responsibility of the Superintendent, ensuring projects are executed to the highest standards and delivered on or ahead of schedule. This role involves ultimate responsibility for the job site, requiring constant presence and availability to all stakeholders, and making tough decisions in response to challenges.
Responsibilities
Ensure the safety of all workers and stakeholders on the job site
Lead by example by always following safety best practices and wearing full PPE
Rectify job site hazards immediately
Conduct weekly Toolbox Talks
Promote a culture of job site safety as the number one priority
Demand safe work practices from all employees, subcontractor employees, and visitors
Assure that designated safety personnel conduct regular safety inspections and reviews
Adhere to the “See something, say something” rule, communicating that unsafe behavior or conditions must be immediately brought to attention
Maintain site housekeeping, ensuring all trades maintain a clean and organized work environment
Ensure all field operators' licenses and certificates are up to date
Organize site safety training classes for team members whose certifications/accreditations are missing or need updating
Post multiple site safety and information boards and signage at key points throughout the job site
Maintain consistent communication and prioritize relationship building with all stakeholders
Communicate issues and scheduling to subcontractors in an effective and professional manner
Discover if any sub-of-a-sub is onsite and immediately alert the Project Manager
Schedule and perform weekly subcontractor meetings
Proactively communicate upcoming work with subcontractors, vendors, and clients
Communicate effectively with internal and external team members to function as part of the team and promote positive team dynamics
Inform project management staff of any unusual circumstances or issues that may cause delays
Cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with trades, clients, and City/Utility agents
Build a strong relationship with the local Police Department
Build a relationship with the Fire Marshall, requesting regular site visits to build the relationship for life safety inspections
Host AHJ/Contractor field events to allow trades to have facetime with local officials
Host AHJ Site visits to create a friendly relationship with local sub code officials and the site
Work with multiple supervisors on the job site and coordinate effectively for multiple supervision roles
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
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New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
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Tailored applications submitted
Organize Site Social events (Host Field Lunches regularly) to assist with site unity
Hold all trades to their commitments
Effectively role model company culture
Maintain a positive attitude and focus on solutions to project and team issues
Continually uphold the highest degree of ethical standards and servant leadership
Manage and supervise field construction to ensure conformance with the schedule, budget, and quality standards
Oversee the implementation of SWPPP programs
Complete multiple daily walk-throughs of the project to track progress
Oversee and take responsibility for equipment and materials onsite, ensuring unused equipment is pulled from the site
Maintain financial discipline for the project by cost-effectively managing the General Conditions
Maintain direct contact with trade subcontractors and vendors to schedule deliveries and manpower needed
Coordinate closely with the Director of Field Operations, Foreman, and Project Manager to discuss manpower needs, equipment, and supplies
Establish and maintain dimensional controls for the project, which may include the use of a third-party surveyor or layout personnel
Supervise the workmanship of subcontractors to ensure work is in compliance with project drawings and specifications and meets quality standards
Purchase miscellaneous job site materials and rough hardware and supplies as authorized by the Project Manager
Meet with client representatives, as appropriate, to discuss the status of the project and review and identify areas of question
Work in conjunction with Project Management staff to relay information to the client
Supervise and direct field laborers
Provide training and mentoring to employees in areas of management and construction techniques
Coordinate Field Parking, ensuring all techs display contact information on their vehicles
Confirm all cameras have homeruns to the breakers and that these breakers are locked out by the EC to prevent theft
Notify field techs weekly of major site milestone dates, upcoming visitors, and major happenings
Coordinate and schedule inspections and meetings with the AHJ as needed
Supervise and coordinate completion of the final punch list and site close-out activities
Update and maintain overall project schedule daily to ensure job progress is tracking in accordance with projected completion dates and milestones
Maintain records for site personnel such as daily field reports, progress diagrams, and worker sign-in sheets
Read and interpret project plans and specifications; analyze construction methods and scheduling for details and sequences of work
Check shop drawings submitted by subcontractors and field measurements to confirm design requirements are met before materials are fabricated
Ensure that no extra work or deviations from the contract documents are made without proper authorization from the Project Manager
Promptly bring client and architect requests for changes to the attention of the Project Manager for schedule and cost implication discussions
Prepare and submit on a timely basis all information and reports required by the job cost and accounting procedures, including daily reports
Verify that each Subcontractor has completed their contractual requirements prior to mobilization, throughout install, and closeout
Ensure proper COI (Certificate of Insurance) is in-hand for all subcontractors, especially subs-of-subs
Verify all safety documentation is received from subcontractors
Conduct job orientation for all subcontractors and site visitors
Ensure all required permits and licenses/documentation are obtained and are posted onsite with all required safety notices
Maintain detailed daily logs for work occurring onsite
Create 2-week and 4-week look-aheads (updated weekly) and assist project management staff with overall schedule updates
Create weekly and daily job reports
Make sure all workers sign in and take their name badges at the start of a shift
Perform safety inspection walk-through at the start and end of a shift
Perform SWPPP walk-through and dumpster inspection at the start and end of a shift
Review the shift transfer responsibilities sheet to understand work requirements for the upcoming shift
Receive deliveries and update material inventory checklist
Fill out extra work tickets
Email RFIs to Project Manager
Immediately update all field drawings when revisions are released and confirm with trade PMs regularly that they have the most current construction sets
Take digital photos of each work area and any important items for consideration or clarification at the end of a shift
Download photos to laptop at the end of a shift
Update mini schedules at the end of a shift
Update as-builts at the end of a shift
Submit end of day progress email to Project Manager, including photos, daily job log, progress update, and updated one-week look ahead
Confirm all site safety cameras are online and working at the end of each day
Important Details
Reports to: Director of Field Operations and the Project Manager
Direct reports: All Subcontractors, daily visitors, and foremen/laborers for the project
About the Company
Donnelly is a company involved in construction projects.
