Superintendent 1 - Building Envelope

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Superintendent 1 helps plan, manage, and execute all aspects of assigned projects. The role manages material and equipment, assists with people management, ensures project documentation is complete, and helps meet project goals for timely and profitable completion. Work is performed in support of JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values. The position makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults a supervisor on other decisions. The stated career path is Superintendent 2. The Superintendent 1 oversees subcontractors, company staff, suppliers, work plans, site operations, safety, quality, schedules, project documentation, and material and equipment needs. The position collaborates with project and field leadership, project managers, owners, design teams, governing authorities, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle, including pre-planning, changes, reviews, procurement, and closeout.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of construction experience.
At least 1 year of field supervision experience.
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to conduct effective presentations.
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office.
Ability to apply construction management means and methods to projects.
Knowledge of project processes and how they support successful project completion.
Ability to build lasting relationships with team members and collaborate internally and externally.
Proficiency in project management and accounting software, required JE Dunn construction technology, and scheduling software.
Ability to apply Lean processes and philosophy.
Intermediate knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
Knowledge of self-perform work and labor productivity.
Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work through relationship building.
Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
Intermediate layout skills.
Intermediate knowledge of crane flagging and rigging.
Ability to understand document changes and their impact on the project schedule.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead safety culture, demonstrate commitment to an injury-free environment, investigate safety incidents, and retrain staff as needed.
Manage subcontractors and organize the overall job and workflow.
Oversee company staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and programs such as Safety, Quality, and EEO for a small project or a major portion of a larger project.
Develop work plans for subcontractors and self-performed work.
Coordinate and manage care, custody, and control of the project site.
Lead daily standup and weekly trade meetings, and attend, manage, and participate in appropriate progress and project OAC meetings.
Create, manage, change, and implement the project schedule in conjunction with the Project Manager.
May track and monitor project budget and costs using project management system cost reports and project manager data.
Communicate key project information to owners, design teams, governing authorities, subcontractors, suppliers, and other departments.
Follow the project filing and documentation system; update drawings, logs, diaries, and inspection notebooks.
Approve and/or record unit cost information for weekly reports and complete daily reports, logs, and tracking reports.
Evaluate progress on self-perform work and make adjustments as needed.
Manage project material and equipment needs, and support MOC and DLSC procurement and approval processes.
Assist in selecting formwork, tools, and equipment for self-perform operations.
Manage timecard approvals to ensure accurate hours and appropriate cost codes.
Ensure quality compliance using specifications, quality standards, in-house QA/QC, and outside resources.
Support project closeout by supervising pre-punch activities and coordinating with the owner, architect, and governing authorities.
Develop understanding of the project pursuit process and methodology.
Participate with field operations leadership and the project team in project pre-planning; implement, monitor, and adjust the plan through the project lifecycle.
Partner with field leadership to establish field staffing for the assigned project.
Partner with project management to identify schedule and cost impacts of project changes.
Participate in negotiating project changes with the owner and architect.
Participate in preparing and presenting project review meetings, including monthly reviews and other key project meetings.
Participate in project buyout meetings with subcontractors and vendors.
Understand and apply owner and subcontractor contract terms and conditions.
Identify and recruit top talent.
Lead, support, and promote diversity and inclusion, and ensure positive, proactive implementation of JE Dunn’s non-discrimination policy.