At least 5 years of construction management superintendent experience, including proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications.
Experience building ground-up healthcare, commercial, education, industrial, and retail projects.
Good written and communication skills, with competence in negotiation and conflict resolution.
Organizational and management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize the daily workload.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contract drawings and specifications.
Keen attention to detail and ability to meet all assigned deadlines.
Familiarity with construction and project management software.
Good to excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience completing projects valued at $10 million or more.
CPR/First Aid certification.
10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certification.
Ability to maintain compliance with applicable safety, quality, and construction regulations, including OSHA rules and regulations.
Thorough understanding of construction techniques, construction materials, project design and engineering, surveying, construction law, labor law, and contract documents.
Ability to review and understand scopes of work, plans, specifications, subcontractor and vendor requirements, and shop drawings.
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage all field activities of employees and subcontractors to ensure contract requirements, safety goals, budget goals, and schedule goals are met.
Manage self-perform work and plan, coordinate, and supervise all employees and subcontractor personnel on-site.
Attend and participate in turnover, planning, closeout, pre-construction, weekly project, supervisory, training, and other required company meetings and functions.
Provide timely input and feedback to customers.
Build and maintain positive work relationships.
Ensure new employee orientation and subcontractor field orientation before subcontractor work begins.
Ensure employee and subcontractor work crews follow project procedures.
Evaluate field personnel, set goals, support employee development, recognize superior performance, and conduct 30-day and annual evaluations.
Submit daily field reports weekly and communicate field decisions to affected parties.
Communicate with the design team, engineering professionals, owners, vendors, and other affected parties.
Participate in proposal presentations and interviews.
Handle issues in a timely manner.
Coach and mentor employees to support their development.
Conduct improvement analysis for the project, processes, profits, and relationships.
Plan work schedules, assist with critical path method and short-duration schedules, and prepare monthly workforce projections.
Determine workforce and equipment requirements.
Develop and update material handling plans.
Review submittal lists, delivery schedules, estimates, subcontracts, scopes of work, plans, specifications, shop drawings, and budgets.
Communicate change orders to affected parties.
Monitor cleanliness and condition of the job site, trailers, tools, and company vehicles.
Assist project managers with material quantity buyouts.
Submit and verify weekly and daily timecards.
Review, approve, and cost-code material invoices.
Maintain effective tool rental management.
Review monthly financial forecasts with the project team.
Provide technical assistance to employees and subcontractors.
Ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications.
Ensure compliance with the company's safety and loss control and equal employment opportunity programs.
Prepare the site-specific safety plan with the Safety Director.
Coach employees and subcontractors on safe work practices.
Monitor and ensure weekly toolbox meetings.
Own job site safety procedures and plans, document corrective safety measures, and ensure implementation.
Conduct weekly safety meetings and safety audits.
Establish and maintain an on-site quality construction control program.
Participate in pre-installation meetings and preparation.
Ensure documentation throughout pre-installation, installation, and post-installation.
Ensure materials conform to approved submittals, plans, and specifications.
Drive completion with zero punch-list items.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with wood-framed construction.
Experience with CMiC and Primavera P6 scheduling.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certification.
We are looking for a Superintendent with Multifamily and Healthcare experience to join our team. This position will oversee and manage all field activities of DEW employees and subcontractors to ensure contract requirements are met while adhering to the company’s safety, budget, and schedule goals. This position will manage self-perform work along with the planning, coordination, and supervision of all DEW and subcontractor personnel on-site.
DEW’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values:
Vision Statement: To be the go-to construction partner known for our unwavering commitment to the success of every project.
Mission Statement: To build a team of professionals who share our core values and foster a culture where everyone can thrive and grow together.
Core Values:
Optimism: We share a positive mindset, believing in opportunities over obstacles.
Initiative: We are self-motivated, proactive problem solvers.
Accountability: We are committed to a culture of ownership, personal accountability, and safety.
DEW’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values are explicitly integrated into our daily decision-making, leadership behaviors, employee training, performance evaluations, and company culture. We use them as a guiding principle for all activities and hold employees accountable for upholding them, essentially making them a tangible part of the company's identity and operations. Our aim is to ensure we are aware of these guiding principles and feel motivated and encouraged to continue integrating them into our daily lives.
Job Responsibilities include:
Attend and participate in Turnover Meetings, Planning Meetings, Closeout Meetings, and pre-construction & weekly project meetings w/subs, vendors, owner, architect
Provide timely input/feedback to customers
Build and maintain positive work relationships
Ensure new employee orientation
Ensure DEW and subcontractor work crew follow project procedures
Evaluate field personnel; set goals to assist in employee’s personal growth and development
Recognize and reward superior work performance
Attend and participate in all DEW scheduled Supervisory Meetings
Attend and participate in all DEW scheduled Supervisory Training Programs
Attend and be pro-active at all company functions/meetings/committees that require attendance
Encourage employees to become involved in company functions, committees, etc.
Participate in groundbreaking, ribbon cuttings, and special events
Submit daily field reports each week
Communicate field decisions to all affected parties
Communicate with the design team, engineering professionals, and owner on an ongoing basis
Evaluate employees after 30-days employment and as required annually
Participate in proposal presentations/interviews
Handle issues in a timely manner
Coach and mentor DEW employees to assist in their development
Conduct an improvement analysis for the project, process, profits, and relationships
Plan, coordinate, and/or supervise activities of all personnel on-site (DEW employee as well as subs)
Plan work schedule (assist in the preparation of CPM Schedule and short duration schedule)
Determine workforce levels by preparing a monthly workforce projection update
Determine equipment requirements
Develop and update material handling plan
Review submittal list and delivery schedules
Communicate change orders to all affected parties
Monitor cleanliness of job site trailer, tool trailer, DEW vehicles, and overall construction site
Review and fully understand estimates and subcontracts
Review and understand budget
Assist Project Managers with the buyout of materials quantities
Submit weekly/daily timecards, assuring accuracy and timely submission
Review, approve and cost code all material invoices
Maintain effective tool rental management
Review financial forecasting on a monthly basis with the project team
Thorough understanding of construction techniques
Understands properties of construction materials
Understands all aspects of project design and engineering
Understands principles of surveying
Understands state and federal rules and regulations as they apply to construction (asbestos abatement, recycling, etc.)
Understands construction law (contract documents, insurance requirements, etc.)
Understands labor law (hiring, firing, evaluations, sexual harassment, etc.)
Provide technical assistance to DEW team and subcontractor
Review and understand the scope of work, plans, and specs
Review and understand subcontractor and vendor scope of work
Review and understand shop drawings
Ensure construction complies with drawings & specs
Be familiar with computer software
Conduct subcontractor field orientation for each subcontractor prior to the start of the subcontractor’s work
Safety:
Ensure compliance with the Company’s Safety and Loss Control Program and EEO programs on all assigned projects. Be aware of all potential claims as a means of protecting the company and communicate these issues to the Director or Safety if such potential exists.
Prepare the site-specific safety plan with the Safety Director
Coach employees and subs on the importance of and how to work safely
Monitor and ensure weekly toolbox meetings with crew
Be responsible for job site safety procedures/plan
Document and ensure corrective safety measurements are implemented
Understands and enforces OSHA rules and regulations
Maintain AED/CPR/First Aid certification
Conduct weekly safety meetings and safety audits
Quality Control:
Establish and maintain an on-site quality construction control program – Maintain compliance with State, Federal, and Local agencies
Participate in pre-installation meetings and preparation
Ensure all documentation of pre-installation, during installation, and post-installation
Ensure material conformance with approved submittals, plans, and specifications
Zero Punch list should be your objective.
Required Experience:
At least 5 years of Construction Management Superintendent experience, including proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications.
Experience building ground-up Healthcare, Commercial, Education, Industrial and Retail projects. Experience with wood-framed construction is an advantage.
Good written and communication skills. Competent at negotiation and conflict resolution
Organizational /management skills; ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contract drawings and specifications
Keen attention to detail and ability to meet all assigned deadlines.
Familiarity with construction/ project management software (experience with CMiC, P6 Scheduling a plus).
Good to excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Completed projects valued at $10 million or more.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.
CPR/First Aid Certified
10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certification; 30-Hour OSHA preferred
If you are interested in being part of an innovative and collaborative team, in a challenging and rewarding work environment, we want to hear from you! We are always trying to stay a step ahead of emerging trends in the industry. Every employee is part of the process and part of our success. DEW's philosophy is to invest in people and inspire them to bring the best of themselves to work every day. In addition to offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, employees are given opportunities to learn, develop and grow. These are the reasons DEW is named amongst the top places to work in New Hampshire and Vermont.