Self-Perform Operations Superintendent - Concrete

Turner Construction•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Self-Perform Operations Superintendent plans, forecasts, leads, directs, and coordinates Self-Perform Operations (SPO) staff, subcontractors, and suppliers on concrete projects. The role oversees implementation of the planned work to ensure it complies with the contracted scope, safety requirements, schedule sequence, quality standards, and production plans. The position supervises trade labor in concrete or other assigned areas and coordinates work with project personnel and other trades. The superintendent plans and monitors concrete work, staffing, materials, equipment, logistics, quality, and production; resolves field issues; and supports procurement, estimating, and project scheduling. The role also oversees trade forepersons, supports employee development and performance reviews, and promotes a safe, clean, respectful, and organized work environment. Work is performed at construction sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related experience as a superintendent managing work for a specialty contractor focused on concrete, or experience as a trades or general foreperson.
Experience managing work as a concrete superintendent, with a portfolio of completed structures.
In-depth technical knowledge of concrete structures and related trade tools and equipment.
Experience with line and grade.
In-depth knowledge and experience with various formwork systems.
Knowledge of building construction, means and methods, scheduling and cost control procedures, general contracts and conditions, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, and trade practices.
Knowledge of continuous improvement methods and tools.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
In-depth knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety practices.
Ability to work with minimal information and quickly develop an understanding of requirements.
Project-management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
Leadership and management skills, including the ability to build relationships with stakeholders and indirect reports.
Professional verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs and ladders, use construction personnel hoists, and negotiate areas under construction.
Ability to regularly travel short and long distances using a variety of conveyances.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Sequence SPO concrete work to meet the project schedule and estimated productivity, and coordinate SPO activities, durations, and workflow with the project superintendent.
Establish production requirements with trade forepersons, measure results weekly, and adjust practices or crew assignments to improve production where possible.
Monitor and report installed quantities and percentage of completion for SPO concrete tasks at production meetings.
Monitor delivery of approved materials to the jobsite in the scheduled quantities and at the scheduled times.
Assist the General Superintendent and/or Trades Manager with trade-labor hiring and termination decisions.
Develop relationships with labor sources and craft employees, and oversee work to promote coordinated project operations.
Plan, communicate, and implement work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control, and trade staffing levels.
Coordinate work with forepersons and superintendents from other trades that interact with the concrete structure or its sequence.
Resolve local-area issues related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, labor availability, and equipment schedules.
Develop and implement an SPO safety plan in compliance with company standards, safety codes, and regulations.
Select appropriate formwork for each structure application to support quality, safety, and production.
Make Job Hazard Analyses available to forepersons for daily pre-task planning.
Supervise trade forepersons, provide constructive development feedback, and contribute to performance appraisals.
Communicate work plans, schedules, and project deadlines to trade forepersons, staff, and crews.
Foster a clean, respectful, and organized work environment that motivates staff and crews to meet project milestones.
Monitor staff and crew productivity and confirm that materials and equipment are available at the jobsite.
Investigate, communicate, and resolve field issues with owners, owners’ representatives, architects, and/or engineers.
Manage monthly estimates of completed work, payrolls, material invoices, and subcontractor payment applications.
Manage installation of work in compliance with approved contract documents.
Monitor take-off accuracy and manage material procurement.
Assist in bidding by reviewing productivity and approaches to executing the work.
Analyze drawings to identify specified components that may create construction constraints and need resolution.
Use lean construction methods, such as the Last Planner System, for proactive scheduling.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.