Commercial Construction Superintendent - Government

HITT Contracting Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•$99,000 - $150,700

About The Position

The Superintendent directs on-site project workflow in alignment with the project schedule and HITT’s safety and quality standards. The role provides leadership and serves as a liaison among project team members, promoting the interests of the business and its clients. The Superintendent communicates project priorities to site staff and subcontractors and is the primary on-site leader for the construction project.

Requirements

At least 5 years of commercial construction experience, including experience with a commercial general contractor.
Mastery of building processes and best practices.
Ability to organize people, tools, and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results.
Ability to use sector- and project-specific software systems, including Microsoft Office applications such as Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; ProCore; Adobe; and BlueBeam.
Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Clear, concise, professional communication skills, including audience-appropriate business writing and verbal communication.
Positive attitude and passion for construction and the industry.
Ability to gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, communicate it clearly, and understand how project processes affect the broader business.
Ability to organize and manage tasks and priorities.
Consistent integrity in keeping with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values.
Commitment to continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities.
Adaptability and flexibility as technology, design, means, and methods change.
Ability to collaborate with people of varied backgrounds and styles.
Ability to create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
Respectfulness, including punctuality, engagement, focus, and respect for others.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business; additional work experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
Experience with tenant renovations, service work, work in occupied spaces, weekend work, or fast-paced projects.
Project lead experience.
Previous experience as a superintendent or project lead.
OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

Administer HITT’s safety program for subcontractors, ensure accidents and incidents are promptly reported and investigated, and assist with safety inspections by outside agencies.
Maintain HITT quality standards across all aspects of the project.
Lead on-site safety and manage a safe jobsite for everyone involved.
Maintain a daily log of activities and site conditions, and manage the punch list and closeout process through owner and architect acceptance.
Work with the project manager to formulate the project schedule, ensure appropriate installation methods and sequencing, meet schedule commitments, and maintain quality standards.
Maintain good working relationships with subcontractors, develop community relationships that enhance business opportunities, and ensure subcontractors are treated fairly.
Document work orders and tickets accurately each day, understand subcontractor scopes to avoid unnecessary change orders, identify problems early, and provide solutions promptly.
Develop and organize the site team, arrange temporary site facilities and utilities, and identify long-lead items that need expediting.
Collaborate with the project manager and site operations team throughout the project.