Superintendent

Layton Construction Company•Charleston, SC

32d

About The Position

The basic function of the Superintendent is to coordinate and supervise craft employee activities and subcontractors. The Superintendent reports to and is directly accountable to the General Superintendent. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Hire, train, evaluate and terminate craft personnel, following established company policies, procedures, and practices. Supervise craft personnel and other contractors to ensure project is constructed by design, within budget and on schedule. Assist project management with drawing interpretations and recommend construction methods and equipment. Ensure all personnel comply with safety and working procedures. Assume responsibility for productivity of project. Promote a safe work environment.

Requirements

8-10+ years of supervisory experience in the construction field.
Excellent communication, organizational and supervisory skills
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, and methods).
Thorough knowledge of all safety requirements.
The ability to motivate employees and handle any situation that occurs on the project.
Must have the ability to perform the following tasks: Coordinate the movements of eyes, hands, and fingers with full use of hands, arms and fingers.
See well (either naturally or with correction).
Climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or work at any height.
Lift and carry objects weighting up to 50 pounds and occasionally more.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.

Responsibilities

Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives and other contractors.
Plan, coordinate and supervise on-site functions.
Supervise craft employees and other contractors as required by the contract.
May authorize and approve all project personnel transactions, purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc.
Provide technical assistance, interpret drawings, and recommend construction methods and equipment as required.
Assist project management in developing and implementing project procedures, working documents, standards.
Ensure all on-site personnel comply with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, etc. Document all violations; notify project management, recommend/implement corrective actions as required.
Work closely with the Safety Director to create a constant awareness including rigid enforcement of the requirements of Ajax Building Company’s Safety Policy.
Assume responsibility for productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials & equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
Perform and/or supervise building layout and field engineering.