Construction Superintendent

Cogent Talent Solutions•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Construction Superintendent directs construction activities for buildings and other construction projects, coordinating employees, subordinate supervisors, subcontractors, suppliers, and inspectors. The position plans and oversees field execution to keep work on schedule, maintain workmanship and specification requirements, resolve construction issues, and control the use of labor, materials, and equipment. Duties may be performed personally or through subordinate supervisors. The superintendent plans and schedules field activities, supervises the workforce and subcontractors, inspects work for quality and schedule compliance, and coordinates technical problem resolution. The role also obtains permits, coordinates inspections, supervises compliance with MIOSHA requirements, monitors materials and costs, prepares or reviews progress reports, and contributes field information to estimates and bid proposals. The position has authority to schedule and assign staff, commit to project supplies and building products, and administer employee recognition, notices, and performance reviews within its supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to interpret construction specifications, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to organize construction activities, coordinate multiple trades, and resolve practical field problems involving concrete variables and limited standardization.
Ability to use field observations and project reports to make decisions about work sequencing, materials, and construction methods.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to communicate work requirements and coordinate problem resolution with employees, subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, suppliers, and customer representatives.
Ability to work with probability and statistical concepts and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical construction situations.
Valid state-issued driver’s license required.
Must meet applicable employment eligibility verification requirements.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Physical ability to frequently stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear; occasionally sit; and regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Ability to use close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Familiarity with aspects of design software, such as CAD-based programs.
Contractor’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Study project specifications to determine construction procedures, work sequence, and trade requirements for each phase.
Plan field activities around project dates, material availability, and trade coordination.
Direct personnel and subcontractors in work procedures, specification interpretation, and coordination of construction phases.
Review progress and adjust schedules based on reports, material usage, costs, and field conditions.
Obtain last-minute supplies and building materials when needed to maintain the schedule.
Assemble and coordinate supervisory, clerical, engineering, and other project personnel at the start of construction.
Assign and direct work so employees and subcontractors understand project requirements, priorities, and schedules.
Inspect work in progress for conformance to specifications and construction schedules.
Confer with customers, personnel, and labor representatives to address complaints, resolve grievances, and coordinate the workforce and project.
Direct workers performing major maintenance or reconditioning projects at existing installations.
Coordinate with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems.
Evaluate construction methods with project participants and identify improvements to execution.
Ensure customer and project requirements conform to the company’s Warranty Standards and Performance Standards Guidelines.
Communicate specification requirements and coordinate corrective work when inspections identify workmanship or construction issues.
Obtain required permits from the governmental jurisdictions where projects are located.
Explain the company’s building standards program to building inspectors and coordinate resolution of inspection questions.
Supervise compliance with MIOSHA standards and requirements at the project site, including work performed by subcontractors and company staff.
Coordinate with inspectors and project personnel to address construction and site compliance concerns.
Order tools and materials and coordinate delivery dates to support planned work schedules.
Monitor materials used and associated construction costs through project reports and field coordination.
Prepare or review reports on construction progress, materials consumed, and costs, and use them to inform schedule adjustments.
Assist with estimates and bid proposals by contributing information about construction procedures, scheduling, and field requirements.
Schedule and assign staff as needed to complete projects on time and within specifications.
Commit to supplies and building products needed to complete assigned projects.
Administer employee recognition, notices, and performance reviews within supervisory responsibilities.
Directly supervise construction employees at the job site in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; recognize and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.