Superintendent 2

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Superintendent 2 helps plan, manage and execute all aspects of assigned projects of some complexity. The role manages materials and equipment, assists with people management, ensures complete documentation, and works toward timely and profitable project completion 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 career path is Superintendent 3. The Superintendent 2 manages fairly complex stand-alone projects from start to finish, or a major portion of a larger project. The role assumes responsibility for project or assigned-scope management, scheduling, production, safety and quality, while coordinating internal resources, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders. This includes managing project risks, supporting project pursuits and changes, and helping ensure project goals are met. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of construction experience, including three years of field supervision experience. A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or a related field and experience with Lean principles are preferred. A valid, unrestricted driver’s license is required. The work may involve travel or relocation, exposure to hot or cold conditions, lifting up to 50 pounds, and non-traditional hours to meet project needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of construction experience.
At least 3 years of field supervision experience.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Ability to perform work accurately, completely and on time.
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
Intermediate presentation skills.
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, collaborate internally and externally, and work effectively as part of a team.
Intermediate proficiency in project management and accounting software, required JE Dunn construction technology, and scheduling software.
Intermediate ability to apply Lean processes and philosophy.
Intermediate knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work, self-perform work and labor productivity.
Intermediate ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through relationship-building.
Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
Intermediate layout skills and knowledge of crane flagging and rigging.
Ability to understand document changes and their impact on the project schedule.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or a related field.
Experience with Lean principles.

Responsibilities

Lead the project’s 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 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 participate in appropriate progress, project and OAC meetings.
Create, manage, change and implement the project schedule in conjunction with the Project Manager.
Track and monitor project budget and costs when assigned, using project management system cost reports and information from the Project Manager.
Communicate key project information to owners, the design team, governing authorities, subcontractors, suppliers and other departments.
Maintain project documentation, including drawings, logs, diaries and inspection notebooks, in accordance with the project filing system.
Approve 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 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 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 an understanding of the project pursuit process and methodology; participate in project pursuits.
Work with field operations leadership and the project team to prepare, implement, monitor and adjust the project pre-plan throughout 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, and participate in negotiations with the owner and architect to reach agreement on changes.
Participate in project review meetings, monthly reviews, project buyout meetings with subcontractors and vendors, and preparation and presentation for key meetings.
Understand and apply the terms and conditions of owner and subcontractor contracts.
Identify and recruit top talent.
Promote diversity and inclusion and implement JE Dunn’s non-discrimination policy throughout the organization.
Manage project or assigned-scope scheduling, production, safety and quality, and actively identify and manage project risks.
Use experience and knowledge to identify problems and recommend solutions for team review and implementation.
Manage deliverables provided by internal resources and functions such as IPS and logistics.