Employment Type: Full-Time
FSLA: Salary/Exempt
Division: Field Operations
Department: Field Operations
Reports to: General Superintendent
Supervisory Duties: Yes
Salary Range: $167,000 - $225,000
Reporting to the General Superintendent, the Senior Superintendent provides overall administrative and technical management of the construction project. The Senior Superintendent manages all on site construction activities including self-perform labor, subcontractors and consultants to successfully execute large and complex projects.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
- Administer project safety program to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
- Proficient in all five areas of focus on their project:
- Safety, Schedule, Cost, Quality, and creating Raving Fans with all external partners.
- Develop and implement a site-specific safety plan for each project assigned.
- Verify that all subcontractors have a valid subcontract and an acceptable insurance certificate prior to working on site.
- Serve as the OSHA competent person for various tasks or assign others to serve as competent person.
- Preplan all operations to produce innovative and efficient methods to avoid hazards. Senior Superintendent must correct all recognized hazards immediately.
- Supervise construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
- Thoroughly understand the contract (owner/subcontractor), owner requirements, contract plans, contract specifications, submittals and any change documents
- Provide technical assistance on the project, interpret contract drawings and submittals, and develop construction methods consistent with contract documents.
- Work with the project team to set project goals and schedule milestones.
- Coordinate all required labor, equipment, small tools, permanent materials, and supplies as needed for self-perform operations.
- Create the Site-Specific Quality Plan (SSQP), manage all aspects of project quality efforts.
- Complete onsite material verification as required for the project.
- Manage project budget requirements:
- Assist the Project Manager in developing budgets and monthly costs to complete.
- Manage T&M process, including verification of time and materials.
- Track production and submit quantities weekly.
- Identify changes in the field, authorize field change requests, provide all documentation required to ensure compensation for all work performed.
- Assist in the approval process for all subcontractor requisitions.
- Manage the project to meet schedule requirements and milestones.
- Develop a baseline schedule with Project Services Group.
- Track progress against baseline schedule and critical path dates.
- Communicate schedule requirements at weekly subcontractor meetings.
- Develop a short-term plan on a weekly basis that directly supports the project schedule and looks ahead a minimum of 3 weeks.
- Coordinate and lead the daily stand up and weekly foreman meetings.
- Ensure that the material delivery log is updated and accurate.
- Interface with client representatives, A-E representatives, other contractors, and various building officials in a professional manner.
- Participate in business development. Create Raving Fans on current projects. Utilize contacts to initiate leads for future projects.
- Participate in quarterly Superintendent and Safety meetings, as well as periodic training sessions.
- Supervise assigned Foremen, Assistant Superintendents, and Project Engineers.
Key Skills
- Self-starter with ability to set goals and tasks with strong leadership skills.
- Strong communication skills.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferred in Construction Management/Civil Engineering.
- 3-7 years of experience in the construction or related field in a similar role or 7-10 years in a supervisory role as a tradesperson.
- Understands building plans and specifications.
- Safety standards knowledge and enforcement, OSHA 30 required.
