Construction Superintendent

Cogent Talent Solutions•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Construction Superintendent directs construction activities for buildings and other construction projects. The role coordinates employees, subordinate supervisors, subcontractors, suppliers, and inspectors, and plans and oversees field execution to keep work on schedule, maintain workmanship and specification requirements, resolve construction issues, and control labor, materials, and equipment. Responsibilities may be performed personally or through subordinate supervisors. The superintendent plans and schedules project work, supervises the workforce and subcontractors, monitors work quality and progress, and resolves technical and field problems in coordination with project personnel, inspectors, and suppliers. The role obtains required permits, explains the company’s building standards program to inspectors, and supervises compliance with MIOSHA requirements at project sites. It also orders materials and tools, monitors their use and related costs, prepares or reviews progress and cost reports, and contributes field information to estimating and bid proposals. The position directly supervises construction employees in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Supervisory duties include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, recognizing and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. A valid state-issued driver’s license is required; a contractor’s license is preferred. The work involves frequent outdoor exposure and substantial physical activity, including regularly lifting or moving more than 100 pounds.

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 written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to organize construction activities, coordinate multiple trades, and resolve practical field problems involving varied conditions and limited standardization.
Ability to relate field observations and project reports to decisions about work sequencing, materials, and construction methods.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret 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 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.
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.

Responsibilities

Study project specifications to determine construction procedures, work sequences, 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 project progress and adjust work schedules based on reports, material usage, costs, and changing field conditions.
Pick up last-minute supplies and building materials when needed to keep work on 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 to confirm workmanship meets specifications and work adheres to schedules.
Confer with customers, personnel, and labor representatives to address complaints, resolve grievances, and maintain workforce and project coordination.
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 project 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 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-related questions.
Supervise compliance with MIOSHA standards and requirements at project sites, 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 schedules.
Monitor materials used and associated construction costs through reports and field coordination.
Prepare or review reports on construction progress, materials consumed, and costs, and use them to inform schedule adjustments.
Contribute information about construction procedures, scheduling, and field requirements to estimating and bid proposals.
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.
Interview, hire, and train construction employees; plan, assign, and direct their work; appraise performance; recognize and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.