About This Role
This role involves the daily operation of a job site, overseeing scheduling, production, and the procurement of materials, manpower, and equipment. The Superintendent supervises all direct labor positions and manages contracted work to ensure successful project completion.
Responsibilities
- Study specifications to plan construction procedures based on starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction, utilizing knowledge of available tools, equipment, and building methods
- Interact with the Project Manager to determine the project schedule; develop and utilize "look ahead" schedules to assess progress and identify upcoming issues
- Coordinate the pre-construction meeting with the Project Manager prior to mobilization
- Direct procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules
- Ensure all parties involved with the project are informed of construction issues and progress:
- Meet with and direct supervisory personnel engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays
- Meet regularly with craft personnel to update them on construction issues and to gather input for solutions
- Meet with subcontractors prior to their mobilization to review scope of work and schedule; advise subcontractors prior to each phase of work on schedule and phasing requirements
- Meet regularly with clients to update them on the project's progress
- Work with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within the project work force
- Confer with supervisory and engineering personnel and/or inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and to improve construction methods
- Inspect work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and to construction schedules
- Manage the project based on progress reports, materials used, and costs and adjust work schedules accordingly (new construction superintendents only)
- Work with the Manager of Craft Resources to move personnel from project to project, minimizing hiring and layoffs; be responsible for crew mixes and work assignments to manage labor costs; may terminate company craft personnel not performing according to company policies, procedures, or other job requirements
- Work in conjunction with the project manager in preparing the Project Management Plan
- Ensure that company policies, such as safety policies and equal opportunity, are implemented consistently
- Ensure company quality standards and housekeeping requirements are maintained
- Perform other related duties as assigned
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