Commercial Superintendent

Dean Snyder Construction • Clear Lake, IA

192d

About The Position

Position is responsible for directing the activities of construction crews and for supervising construction projects on a daily basis. Duties include: initiating, carrying out, monitoring, and assigning work to crews; working alongside crew members when needed; keeping jobs on schedule; performing inspections; training employees and providing technical advice to crews; evaluating employee performance and attendance, completing daily paperwork and approving time-cards. Superintendent is the party responsible for communicating with owner/customers, project manager, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. Assist in resolving safety issues and ensuring jobsites are in OSHA compliance. Responsible for supporting and promoting DSC culture through effective Leadership, Management, and Accountability (LMA). Enforcing company general and safety policies. The Superintendent I is the fifth level of an eight-level construction series.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.).
• Eight years of increasingly responsible construction and equipment operation experience, including 2 years of lead experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties.
• Knowledge of construction techniques and applications.
• Proficient in technology used for role.
• Understanding of employee and equipment productivity.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and city, state, and federal laws.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering plans.
• Possess a valid driver's license and meet the company's Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in self-performing trades, including carpentry, concrete, steel erection, and millwright services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Is capable running projects over a million dollars with multiple subcontractors and a crew of 5 or more.
• Responsible for day-to-day management of a construction project; studies specifications and coordinates with project managers to plan procedures for construction on basis of project schedule and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
• Supervises day-to-day operations of construction crews to include: recommendations on staffing levels; coordinating crew members and subcontractors; delegating work, ensuring adequate staffing; ensuring that crews have the required materials and equipment.
• Works in the field with crew members to ensure quality work is done efficiently to keep the project on schedule and under budget.
• Inspecting project to ensure proper layout of building including survey and double check all subs for correct layout.
• Supervises employees including: making hiring and termination recommendations; evaluating and documenting employee performance; approving schedules and time-off.
• Performs inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with regulations and standards including OSHA.
• Identify conflicts with plans and specifications; confers with the Architects, Engineers, subcontractors, and customers.
• Assists the project manager in resolving issues with customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Purchases materials and tools to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Tracks equipment used by project for submission to the project manager.
• Schedule and conduct regularly scheduled meetings with crews to convey company and/or safety information.
• Attend progress meetings with project manager and owner/customer.
• On site tools and equipment are maintained daily and coordinates with shop for repair when necessary.
• Responsible for being on site and available during working hours of crew members and subcontractors.
• Performs construction tasks as a crew member when not assigned to a project as Job Superintendent.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support project and organizational success.

Benefits

• Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Life, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance, etc.)
• Competitive wages
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Retirement Savings Program (401k) with employer match
• Generous PTO program
• Paid Holidays (seven days per year)
• Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees