Construction Superintendent

Responsibilities:

The Superintendent is responsible for the supervision, organization, planning and scheduling of the physical execution of the work and management of the field forces for multiple interior construction projects.

The Superintendent directs and monitors the work of all subcontractors including the coordination of schedules, performance evaluation and assessment of project’s progress and its ability to achieve milestone dates. In addition, they are responsible for maintaining professional and productive relationships with the subcontractors’ foreman and field personnel, executives, as well as the Owner and the Architect.

The Superintendent is responsible for the timely and cost-effective field coordination, quality control and day-to-day supervision of subcontracted work forces for construction projects. Prepares the project schedule, maintains reports accurately describing project status, and review status with the Project Manager.

Duties:

• Lead kick-off meetings with subcontractors to review the contract scope of work as well as shop drawings.
• Prepare and monitor schedules including the project construction schedule, detailing timing of material delivery, subcontractor work schedules, inspection schedules and overall project plans. Advise Project Manager of circumstances and issues that may impact the project schedule.
• Participate in and schedule meetings, including weekly coordination meetings and all Safety meetings.
• Assist with estimating project costs including managing and limiting all at-risk work, collaborating with the Project Manager to negotiate fair costs of change order work.
• Identify and create RFI’s and manage the timeliness of all submittals to adhere to the project schedule.
• Manage and monitor construction activity to maintain compliance with contract specifications, Building Rules and Regulations, as well as RXR quality and safety standards. Including verifying accuracy of drawing plan measurements of floors, walls, ceilings, etc. Identify discrepancies and take corrective action with Estimating or Project Manager.
• Continually enforce safety policies and procedures by continually scanning the jobsite for potential safety hazards and performing weekly safety audits. Attend relevant courses on safety programs and stay up to date on the latest standards.
• Demonstrate full and current knowledge of all OSHA Safety requirements and always maintain compliance with these requirements on the job site. Ensure that all employees receive company Safety Training.
• Compile and track permits throughout project to completion, verifying proper close out.
• Prepare and maintain reports in accordance with company policies and procedures that accurately describe project status. Document issues and problems that have developed along with those responsible for their resolution.
• Document all field changes and “as-built conditions” to Project Manager on a weekly basis.
• Chair weekly subcontractor coordination meetings and verify minutes.
• Co-chair weekly project construction meetings with subcontractors, architects, engineers, other vendors, and owner to discuss project status. Document issues that impact the project schedule or will impact project budget and assign resolution to appropriate individuals in attendance.
• Obtain client and or architect signature on final punch list completion certificate.
• Assist Project Manager and/or Estimators by reviewing bid documents and estimates from a logistics, scope of items and general field perspective.
• Resolve labor disputes and personnel problems, escalating any issues when necessary.
• Establish effective working relationships with the client, architects, building manager, building engineer and other stakeholders. Actively enforce all building regulations regarding noise, use of elevators, security, etc.
• Maintain adequate and competent subcontractor labor crews as approved to complete timely and quality work. Schedule and coordinate work crews consistent with project demands and schedule, taking subcontractor labor and materials, including deliveries, building logistics, job tickets, etc. Meet daily with subcontractors to ensure daily schedules and task lists are understood and supervise crews to ensure work is completed as contracted with a minimal punch list.

Qualifications:

• Construction Industry and Project Documentation Fundamentals: Exhibits, gains and shares general knowledge of RXR related markets, transactions, partnerships, vendor types. Has broad construction knowledge (including MEP and exterior) and knows various means and methods for most trades, including a strong understanding of equipment and materials. 
• Construction Drawings and Specifications: Ability to read and understand drawings and the basis of design as well as constructability and operational issues while maintaining focus on business plan requirements.  Full understanding of applicable process for entitlements and zoning in the relevant jurisdiction. 
• Systems Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint skills, required. Construction Management Software required (Procore preferred). Bluebeam. Building Operations Management Software (Angus), preferred.  Experienced and efficient in using NYC DOB websites.

• Written Communication: Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in appropriate written form to persons inside and outside of the organization.
• Drives Results: Able to make sound and timely decisions based on multiple factors and reach solutions to complex problems. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and the integrity to make the right call to keep the organization, projects, and/or opportunities moving forward in a timely, organized fashion.
• Cultivates Innovation: Demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness by identifying and implementing new opportunities and approaches to negotiations, project plans, and business procedures. Seeks out opportunities to identify, analyze, and bring improvement to the existing business processes from small tweaks to complete reengineering.
• Overcomes Challenges: Faces and tackles unforeseen challenges. Comfortable in a fast-paced results-driven environment. Able to perform under pressure and scrutiny. Manages crisis while remaining calm and levelheaded. 
• Manages Ambiguity: Readily adapts personal, interpersonal, and leadership behavioral approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Thinks Strategically: Ability to take a broad perspective when approaching an issue, making decisions, and managing processes. Understands the impact inside and outside of the organization regarding resources and financial outcomes and can develop a plan to execute against goals.
• Builds Relationships: Ability to effectively convey information, in a timely fashion, with a clear understanding of needs and communication styles of each stakeholder. Relates comfortably with people across all levels and functions and works cooperatively to achieve shared objectives. Builds strong external and internal networks.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Knows their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits. Invites feedback without being defensive. Shares ownership and credit. Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Shows consistency between words and action.
• People Centric Leader: Ability to be a model that influences and creates a safe and motivating environment for performance and growth of their team. Creates team-wide energy, optimism, and engagement. Steps in to handle tough issues or deliverables that need to get done. Places a high priority on developing direct reports to meet both career and organizational goals, through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments. Values differences on the team. 

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk the work site, walk and stand for several hours at a time. 

Experience & Education

• Minimum 6 to 9 years of experience in construction management or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is preferred. A combination of education and work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience in high-rise and large interior projects preferred.
• Minimum OSHA 30-Hour required.
• NYC Site Safety Manager License preferred.
• NYC Registered Construction Superintendent preferred.