Field Superintendent I - Building Group

Sundt Construction•El Paso, TX

About The Position

Sundt is a 100% employee-owned contractor focused on building long-term prosperity for its clients, communities, and employee-owners. The Field Superintendent I manages day-to-day construction activities, including supervising craft employees and subcontractors, and schedules field activities in coordination with the project schedule. The role is responsible for safety, production goals, quality control, and cost control, and may supervise one or more craft groups or scopes of work. Step I is the entry level in a progression of skills and experience and is intended for someone able to manage one to two crews and/or foremen, as well as subcontractors. The superintendent coordinates field resources and work, supports quality and safety plans, monitors project costs and risks, and maintains schedules and reporting. On self-perform projects, the role may also develop and manage craft teams, set performance expectations, provide feedback and training, and conduct Individual Development Reviews. The job description may change and may include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
At least two years of supervisory experience in similar construction technology, methods, equipment, tools, and work procedures.
Understanding of construction scheduling and cost control.
Ability to control and supervise employees and subcontractors.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all safety standards and procedures.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including frequent reaching and handling objects, occasional stooping, kneeling, bending, climbing, and lifting, pushing, or pulling, and sitting, standing, or walking for up to the duration of a shift.

Responsibilities

Emphasize a culture of safety throughout the project and ensure the safety plan is executed relentlessly.
Assist with or conduct reviews of shop drawings and design conflicts, review and implement RFIs, manage quality control and safety responsibilities, and coordinate and oversee subcontractors. Ensure the quality management plan is followed and installed work meets or exceeds Sundt’s expectations.
Assist with or manage the selection of equipment, construction methods, and sequencing of operations.
Assist with or conduct subcontractor meetings.
Assist with or manage implementation of LEAN planning.
Conduct daily risk management analysis with project leaders to ensure timely mitigation and documentation.
Understand project environmental control processes and take corrective action when necessary.
Enforce the project management plan to ensure field activities follow plans, policies, and procedures.
Manage project control activities and costs daily, take appropriate action to support consistent deliverables and successful project execution, demonstrate business acumen within the area of responsibility, and understand the change management process.
On self-perform projects, acquire, develop, and manage the craft field team as applicable, including communicating performance expectations, giving feedback, identifying training and development needs, providing on-the-job training, and possibly conducting Individual Development Reviews.
Oversee, direct, and coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontract activities in accordance with the project schedule. Ensure the material management plan and applicable change-control processes for contracts or purchase orders are followed.
Participate in business development and preconstruction activities as directed.
Prepare and maintain detailed schedules for assigned areas; incorporate, develop, control, manage, and communicate scheduling and sequencing changes daily, and take action to support timely execution.
Review timesheets, quantity reporting, and daily costs for proper preparation and coding. Complete daily reporting accurately and on time in accordance with the Sundt Management System.
Use available reports to manage project scope and ensure appropriate steps are taken to build the project successfully in the field; understand and possibly participate in developing the Monthly Progress Report.