The Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all the activities of a construction site according to project blueprints and schedule plans. Their duties include coordinating subcontractors, performing quality control and safety checks, and providing on-site direction when preparing construction sites.
Reports to
- Director of Construction or Assigned Construction Project Manager
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage a team of workers, including work schedules, project progress and resource allocation.
- Create cost estimates for labor, supplies, materials, and other project costs.
- Collaborate with clients, Project Managers, and other construction management to determine budget and timeline.
- Coordinate materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers.
- Create schedules for workers and subcontractors.
- Hire additional subcontractors and assign work accordingly.
- Plan, direct, manage, oversee, and document all daily activities on the project site.
- Make changes in the operation as necessary to best meet construction deadlines.
- Implement management techniques that are cost-effective and efficient.
- Supervise onsite subcontractors and keep a record of any changes to any aspects in the construction during the day.
- Complete weekly reports to send to client, Construction Project Manager and Contract Division.
- Promote a positive work environment following DBK’s policies and make subcontractors keep a professional standard.
- Make necessary offsite runs for materials, architectural prints, among other things.
- Immediately reports any incidents, injuries, or delays to the Construction Project Manager.
- Handle small to medium physical labor activities when necessary to keep the project moving forward and inform the Construction Project Manager as well as the Director.
- Consistently meet internal and external deadlines
- Keep the jobsite and staging area clean and organized.
- Monitor jobsite for safety issues and address them immediately.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- 5 years or more experience in construction as superintendent.
- High-School diploma or GED, trade school, or military.
- Bachelor’s degree- Preferred not required.
- General knowledge of construction processes and materials
- Good verbal and written communication skills; and strong conflict management skills.
- Good computer skills: knowledge and proficiency in common office applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and general software navigation.
- Detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments.
- Must be able to move, carry, or position items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- OSHA 30 certification or ability to do it within 1yr of hiring.
Additional Qualifications
- Always maintains a professional image by:
- Following safety policies and procedures
- Abiding by all DBK standards of performance and code of ethics.
- Maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor with all customers and associates.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure.