Description:
Summary
The superintendent is responsible for overseeing and directing project production efforts. This includes organizing work methods, ensuring adherence to safety policies & procedures, scheduling teams and material delivery, controlling costs against budgeted projections and resolving discrepancies, tracking inventory & supplies, and ensuring conformity with project design specifications and workmanship.
Successful delivery of these responsibilities can be accomplished by effective collaboration with clients’ representatives, associates, architects, engineers, suppliers, subcontractors & site staff.
May be responsible for leading subordinates or a team in accomplishing these responsibilities.
Responsibilities and Duties
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Lead meetings with owners/tenants to discuss build-out specifications and/or improvements and educate on the practicality & cost approaches of each aesthetic.
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Coordinate activities with architects, engineers, or other associates responsible for project design.
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Establish relationships with the design team & coordinate communication as necessary throughout the project lifespan.
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Create a project schedule in Microsoft Project and develop a plan for pre-construction through completion.
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Effectively collaborate with estimators to deliver accurate proposals & bids.
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Manage team schedules to ensure appropriate coverage at all times.
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Manage team task assignments & maintain accurate timekeeping records.
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Effectively supervise & evaluate the performance of employees & sub-contractors.
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Assist & educate project teams to effectively communicate RFIs and submittals to the design team.
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Maintain project/build-out construction schedule, adjusting action as necessary to meet established deadlines.
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Oversee and approve job-cost updates and coordinate with the project manager to achieve the most effective/economical strategy.
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Initiate and attend regular meetings with clients, sub-contractors, and field teams to plan, troubleshoot and assess / monitor costs.
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Continually foster positive relationships with all site staff to deliver a quality finished product.
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Maintain daily reports / meet record-keeping requirements for both material and labor.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
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Minimum two (2) years’ experience as project superintendent or construction industry supervisor.
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Minimum five (5) years’ experience in build-out construction.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office & related software, such as smartphones, tablets & industry apps.
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AutoCAD experience is a plus but not required.
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Knowledge of construction safety regulations, legal requirements & OSHA compliance standards.
