Superintendent

Franjo Construction•Homestead, PA

110d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary focus of a Construction Superintendent is to provide the managerial and leadership skills necessary to manage the day-to-day matters of a self-performed workforce, as well as, general management of all subcontractors, owners, architects, and engineers. The Superintendent is responsible for coordinating and executing all self-performed work, assisting with and managing all subcontractors, complete understanding of all contract documents, safety requirements and schedule. Also, this position provides the knowledge, skills, and experience required to ensure that the project milestone dates, overall schedule completion dates are met, and to ensure a safe and successful project delivered on time and within budget. This position is expected to work within a 90-mile radius of the city of Pittsburgh, and will be an employee of the Pittsburgh, PA office location.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience working as a superintendent in construction industry.
Ability to perform the following tasks: general demolition, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, doors & hardware/glass, drywall, finishes, specialties, and general (assist in unloading of items and minor site cleanup).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites, E-mail, and other software used in the construction industry.
Client relations.
Results driven.
Strong project and time management.
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to pass a 7 year background check.
We also conduct pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Prepare, plan, and supervise day-to-day total construction activities in accordance with project specifications, documents, and schedule. This includes interfacing with the design team members, ownership, the project team, company employees, local authorities, and utility providers.
Responsible for completion of daily production reports for all self-performed work and manages activities to ensure that self-performed work is being performed within best practices.
Monitor progress or deficiencies associated with subcontractors, self-performed work, cost over-runs or issues affecting project costs and impacts to project schedule. This includes interfacing with company warehouse staff, mechanics, and all other departments.
Ensure all field employees comply with company safety policies and PPE requirements per the company Safety Manual and enforces all onsite safety best practices. Will be proactive in addressing safety related issues.
Make sure all accidents and injuries are documented and are reported immediately to the Director of Field Operations, Safety Director, and Human Resources.
Prepare, plan, and supervise all project related issues including, but not limited to, manpower scheduling, technical assistance to company employee's and subcontractors, project document interpretation, construction means, methods and equipment.
Be present and participate in new project turnover meetings.
Assist in and accept responsibility for completion of final baseline schedule.
Mitigate issues affecting schedule and costs to minimize impact to bottom line and project schedule.
Responsible for construction logs to be turned in on time and daily on company provided format and is responsible to perform daily inspections/preventative maintenance on all company owned equipment and rentals. Ensure all off hour shifts are supervised.
Manage changes in project scope and ensure these changes have been communicated appropriately.
Prepare, strategize, and supervise all construction related activities planned in conjunction with the project team. Direct interfacing and an open, professional dialogue with the project manager to ensure a smooth flow of project information from start to finish with emphasis on costs, man hours and scheduling of self-performed activities. Primary focus to be centered upon having the work performed as efficiently and safely as possible using all available resources.
Maintain, supervise, and submit all daily log of job site activities in a timely manner, i.e., timesheets, project photos, material deliveries, emails, etc.
Prepare, plan, and supervise in conjunction with the project team the development of RFI's, critical construction issues and the disbursement of related drawing updates, sketches, CCDs and change orders.
Oversee and supervise both company-owned and rental equipment maintenance schedules to ensure safe, proper operating of all site equipment.
Prepare, plan, and supervise daily material deliveries to ensure all company employees and subcontractors are working as efficiently as possible.
Work to create short-interval look-ahead project schedules to make sure that upcoming events are communicated, tracked, and are being proactively executed.
Participate in final walk through with client and manage the punch list to assure timely completion.
Collect/submit certificate of occupancy and final inspection cards to project management to record.
Superintendents strive for "all hands" work mentality; project pending superintendent may work directly in construction activities.
Meet with the Safety Director and complete mandatory safety training prior to start of employment.
Additional tasks as necessary and/or assigned.