Field Superintendent - Data Center Construction

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Ashburn, VA

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring a Field Superintendent to be located on data center project in Sterling, VA for the Mission Critical Business Unit. The Field Superintendent is responsible for the profitable supervision of a major portion of the field work performed by The Weitz Company or its subcontractors. The Field Superintendent may be assigned in the lead role on a smaller project and report to the Project Manager. However, typically a Field Superintendent reports to the Project Superintendent. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years of project construction experience
Experience in a fast-paced environment
Excellent leadership skills with a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Problem solving and negotiation skills
Business acumen and relationship building skills
Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple products (iPhone & iPad) and have the ability to learn specific software.

Nice To Haves

Data center experience is strongly preferred
Solid systems experience with Procore, JDE, and Asta is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and enforce all prime contract and subcontract terms and obligations.
Construct the project in accordance with the plans, schedule, specifications, and the best standards of the trade. Organize the work for optimum utilization of labor, equipment, and supplies. Monitor the field performance for all aspects of the project.
Ensure that all required contracts, insurance, and bonds are in place prior to subcontractors starting work.
Ensure weekly subcontractor meetings are occurring and minutes recorded and distributed.
Maintain and protect all tools, equipment, and materials on the jobsite.
Ensure that all layouts are completed accurately and are conveyed to the appropriate parties. Responsible for site logistics and layout plans and procedures.
Organize site and cleanup to present a professional image and provide safety to the public.
Actively manage all project costs. Consult with the Project Manager (PM) when budgets are going to be over or under original projections. Monitor estimated versus actual costs. Assist Project Manager with accurate monthly cost projections.
Notify Project Manager immediately of any field work orders and complete appropriate documentation.
Update labor quantities weekly and assist PM in updating material equipment report on a timely basis.
Submit equipment usage reports to warehouse manager.
Review and approve payments to subs, vendors, and suppliers.
Assist the Project Manager in developing, updating, and maintaining the project schedule.
Document all delays, back charges or other extra work. Initiate changes to keep the project on schedule. Inform the Project Manager of any conditions that affect the scheduled delivery dates for materials.
Prepare two-week look-ahead schedules and review with subs at coordination meetings.
Conduct weekly job coordination meetings with subs. Coordinate the work of the sub's field forces and inform Project Manager of any lack of performance.
Assist the Project Manager in continual evaluation of all plans.
Ensure all assigned personnel comply with all company regulations.
Respond effectively to RFIs and coordinate response in the field.
Manage routine relations with union reps. Know all provisions of current labor contracts. Discuss any issues with the Construction Manager (CM).
Manage routine issues with owners' and architects' reps. Discuss issues with PM or CM.
Prepare periodic owner status reports as required.
Prepare and update project schedules.
Create and maintain working relationships with owners, architects, vendors, governing authorities, subs, and general public during all phases of the construction process. Identify their strengths and weaknesses and seek to improve the company's image with them and the general public
Other duties as assigned