Project Superintendent

W.E. O'Neil Construction•Tucson, AZ

3d•$89,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Superintendent controls all field activities related to a project, including on-site field administration, supervision, and technical management of construction operations. The role supervises and mentors Assistant Project Superintendents, Field Engineers, and laborers, and oversees subcontractors, owner vendors, and other construction-related personnel. The position is based at construction sites and manages project-specific field operations, schedules, safety, quality, documentation, and coordination.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience in a related field; alternatively, a minimum of 5–10 years of relevant project field experience as a Field Engineer, Assistant Project Superintendent, or equivalent.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Effective time-management and organizational skills.
Initiative, dependability, punctuality, emotional maturity, and willingness to learn and take on increased responsibility.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, design professionals, inspectors, subcontractors, internal departments, and project teams.
Ability to motivate and build teamwork and morale, and to mentor, coach, and train subordinate staff.
Proficiency in basic computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project or P6 Scheduling Software and project management software such as Prolog, Viewpoint, CMiC, or equivalent.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction delivery methods, market sectors, construction administration, building trades, construction means and methods, materials, building systems, planning, scheduling, estimating, and owner and architect relations.
Completion of an OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including climbing stairs and ladders, using construction personnel hoists, and navigating areas under construction.

Nice To Haves

Experience with daily software tools such as Bluebeam, Plan Grid, Safety Mojo, and BIM 360 Glue.
QSP certification when required by the project.

Responsibilities

Control project field activities, including on-site administration, supervision, and technical management of construction operations.
Supervise and mentor Assistant Project Superintendents, Field Engineers, laborers, and other field staff.
Oversee subcontractors, owner vendors, and other construction-related personnel and coordinate their daily activities.
Develop, maintain, and enforce project-specific site logistics plans, temporary facilities, and safety programs.
Coordinate and manage material deliveries and subcontracts; assist the Project Manager with subcontractor scopes of work.
Provide field input on cost-impacting activities and follow procedures for documenting change-order and back-charge work.
Develop and enforce baseline and look-ahead schedules; prepare and update P6 schedules and document delays.
Implement and document SWPPP measures, and obtain and maintain QSP certification if required for the project.
Understand project documents and contractual obligations, keep current with document changes, and ensure proper implementation in the field.
Provide technical assistance to project team members and coordinate field inspections and testing.
Provide field information for monthly reconciliation reports and forecasts, and monitor job-site control reporting.
Document existing conditions before construction and oversee the preparation, labeling, and filing of weekly progress photos.
Oversee preparation of meeting minutes for subcontractor, pre-installation, and safety meetings.
Create and issue project-specific incident reports; schedule and chair JHA meetings, involving the safety department when appropriate.
Document actual or possible claims and legal actions; ensure compliance with insurance, labor relations, and EEO requirements.
Supervise WEO-employed and third-party laborers, submit weekly time sheets for WEO labor, and assist with the General Conditions budget.
Enforce WEO and Cal-OSHA safety standards; collect subcontractor man counts and daily reports and prepare comprehensive WEO daily reports.
Create and manage completion and punch lists and ensure timely completion of listed items.
Mentor field staff, conduct annual performance reviews, and develop the skills and career paths of Field Engineers and Assistant Project Superintendents.
Build effective relationships, motivate project teams, promote WEO Corporate Values, and coach subordinates toward their career objectives.