Superintendent

The Superintendent works on a peer basis with the Project Manager and other members of Keller as is deemed necessary. The Superintendent is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and overseeing the daily construction activities at a project site and is held accountable for the following Core

Competencies:

• Project Schedule and Productivity
• Project Quality and Safety
• Project Budget and Profitability
• Site Management
• Client Satisfaction
• Personal Development
• Corporate and Business Development

 GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTIONS

•  Coordinating and scheduling of Trade / Subcontractors; material/equipment deliveries, and the progress of the Project.
• Ensuring compliance of work with the contract documents, Trade / Subcontractor Scope of Work, project schedules, and specifications.
• Maximizing production, eliminating disruptions, and avoiding downtime.
• Comprehending all scopes of work, and aid in dispute resolution.\
• Track field time, equipment, and materials relative to changes in work.
• Implementing and enforcing all pertinent safety and quality control policies and procedures.
• Providing input on new and innovative ways to approach the needs of the company.
• Aiding in business development and client relations by keeping the Project clean, safe and organized.
• Understanding client needs and achieve an acceptable level of satisfaction.
• Knowing the status of the Project and being prepared to answer questions concerning the Project and your role as the Superintendent with confidence.
• Identifying mutual goals and objectives for the company at the start and document to create a win - win atmosphere.
• Completing activities assigned in a timely manner and within the guidelines and deadlines set.
• Maintaining standards of personal appearance fitting for the role of Superintendent.
• Providing leadership to subordinates through example.
• Studying and presenting standardization ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the company.
• Assisting in ensuring that duties assigned to others are being completed and that these duties are examined for exactness, neatness, and conformance to the company’s policies and procedures.
• Assisting in training new employees on the company systems, policies, and procedures.
• Overseeing and managing Keller tradesman and laborers assigned to the Project, ensuring manpower is effectively and efficiently utilized.
• Ensuring Keller and rental equipment is safely and properly utilized and maintained.
• Forecasting Keller manpower needs.
• Working on other projects/duties as assigned. 

PROJECT SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Project Schedule
• Working with the Project Manager and Trade / Subcontractors to prepare a detailed master Project Schedule.
• Monitoring and updating the Project Schedule with the Project Manager and Scheduling Consultant bi-weekly.
• Developing, preparing, and monitoring the Three Week Look Ahead Schedule.
• Reviewing and updating work activity reports regarding work activities that should have occurred but did not occur and/or work activities that should have started but did not start.
• Providing data to the Project Manager for inclusion into monthly Project Status Report.
• Maintaining the sequence of construction and reporting to the Project Manager changes to the sequence of construction.
• Identifying problem areas early and developing contingency plans for the successful delivery of the project and schedule.  
• Meetings / Inspections
• Participating in the Trade / Subcontractor Pre-Construction Meetings.
• Participating in the Owner Progress Meetings.
• Preparing, running, and documenting all weekly Trade / Subcontractor Coordination Meetings.
• Preparing, running, and documenting all Trade / Subcontractor Preparatory Meetings.
• Preparing, monitoring, and documenting all Third Party and Jurisdictional Meetings and Inspections.
• Preparing, leading, and documenting all Quality Control Meetings and Inspections.
• Preparing, leading, and documenting all Safety Meetings and Inspections.
• Documentation
• Preparing and maintaining the Material & Equipment Delivery Tracking Log.
• Preparing and maintaining Daily Reports on a daily basis, including uploading to the company server.
• Preparing and maintaining timely Project Photographic Records with the assistance of the Assistant Superintendent and / or the Assistant Project Manager.
• Preparing and maintaining timely Project As-built Records including posting addenda, requests for information, site changes, and clarifications on a minimum weekly basis.
• Preparing and maintaining documentation of all key issues through field correspondence.
• Reviewing and preliminarily approving all major Trade / Subcontractor submittal shop drawings.
• Developing and reviewing with the Project Manager requests for information.
• Safety
• Ensuring the Project and its workers follow company safety and jurisdictional policies.
• Taking necessary action to immediately correct unsafe conditions
• Issuing notices of safety violations or dismiss any personnel not performing according to safety requirements.
  

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years' experience in the commercial construction industry preferably in K-12 construction.
• Ability to read drawings, plans, and blueprints
• In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage and direct on-site project teams to successful completion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• OSHA 30-hour certification preferred.