Project Superintendent

Description

Overall Scope and Responsibility:

This position is responsible for overseeing all trades and effectively managing daily on-site activities. Candidate must possess the knowledge , experience and confidence to engage and professionally interact with design professionals, consultants and clients while successfully directing the subcontractors and other construction related personnel in planning, coordinating and safely executing the work in accordance with the contract documents, schedule and budget. Will work closely with the Project Manager and fulfill integral role on the project. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Carry out the Project manager’s directives relating to the requirements of the Project Schedule and the commitment of assets (labor, material, and equipment) required of any contractor. 

2. Advise Project Manager of developing situations, which may impact the Project Budget

3. Ensure that each contractor has adequate manpower, supervision, materials, and proper equipment on the job when required. Work with the Project Manager and Project Engineer to ensure compliance with contract terms and scope of work, and adherence to schedule.

4. Review project plans and specifications and comment on the building design, scheduling, possible cost saving measures and potential construction problems

5. Carry out the Project Manager’s directives relating to the requirements of the Project Schedule and the commitment of assets (labor, material, and equipment) required of any contractor 

6. Assemble job site office and equipment requirements

7. Contact, schedule and coordinate all subcontractors, suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, vendors and utilities in critical path to ensure timely completion;

8. Monitor and maintain the project construction schedule on a weekly basis, prepare and maintain Daily Reports, on milestones achieved, schedule adherence by contractor, daily activities by contractor by area of project. 

9. Inform the project manager of any errors, discrepancies or omissions contained within the drawings

10. Maintain a safe job site, ensure OSHA compliance in all work by contractors, and by own workers. Maintain all OSHA required documents, accompany all OSHA inspections of the site and alert Project Manager of their presence or intended inspection.

11. Coordinate all required site inspections

12. Maintain and enforce quality construction standards and controls

13. Maintain control and responsibility for the security and operations of equipment on job site

14. Prepare agendas for weekly job meetings together with Project Manager’s input. Work hand-in-hand with Project Manager on effectiveness of weekly project meetings.

15. Communicate with project team regarding Project documents including, but not limited to, design drawing revisions, submittals, and RFIs;

16. Ensure that subcontractors are fully executing and complying with their contracted scope of work;

17. Coordinate required inspections with City of Palmetto Bay, FPL, WASA, Fire Dept. and other government entities involved in the Projects;

18. Performs other duties as assigned, including

a. Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to Projects team for resolution;

b. Maintain daily reports;

c. Preside over weekly subcontractor meetings;

d. Ensure that job sites are always kept in a clean and organized manner.

e. Maintain and update construction schedule along with Project Managers and scheduling consultants;

f. Manage labor foremen, laborers and all other GC staff; and

g. Coordinate all material deliveries

Requirements

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

? Must have strong interpersonal skills to support leadership, management, negotiation and problem-solving functions of this role. 

? Excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and handle work-related stress is required.

? Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, professional, outgoing, and customer service oriented.

? Remain calm and professional in stressful situations.

? Detail oriented while maintaining an extremely positive attitude.

? Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision.

? Recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve routine problems.

? Team player with a "can do" attitude that can work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; or three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of building construction, means and methods, scheduling and cost control procedures, general contract, general conditions, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications. . Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule. Minimum 10 hour OSHA Certification Required, 30 hour OSHA Certification is preferred.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Spanish language a plus. 

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Construction Project Management Reporting Software; Database Software (Timberline Products), Internet; Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook. 

Physical Demands:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. 

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.