Superintendent

J.F. White Contracting•Honolulu, HI

About The Position

The Superintendent directly supervises employees and manages coordination of site equipment, labor, and materials. The role coordinates timely material deliveries with the Office Engineer and maintains ongoing contact with the Project Manager to meet schedule, cost, and production targets and anticipate coordination needs with third parties. The Superintendent directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors in planning and executing work, interpreting specifications, and coordinating construction phases to prevent delays. The role orders tools and materials to meet work schedules; works with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve methods; and inspects work for conformance to specifications and schedules. The Superintendent prepares or reviews progress, materials-use, and cost reports and adjusts schedules as indicated. Responsibilities also include directing workers on major maintenance or reconditioning projects, controlling costs, attending coordination and production meetings with the Project Manager, and performing other assigned related duties. This role involves physically demanding construction work in a variety of indoor and outdoor weather conditions. It requires wearing safety glasses, hearing protection as needed, and other appropriate personal protective equipment, including a harness and/or tool bags weighing up to 30 pounds for much of an 8–12-hour shift. The work may involve lifting and carrying materials, tools, and equipment; prolonged standing; climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, concrete formwork, and rebar; bending, kneeling, and crawling; and operating small hand and power tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certificate in construction.
At least 10 years of experience in civil, structures, heavy roadways, or a larger scope of work.
Structures and bridges construction experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to address problems involving several concrete variables.
Microsoft Office computer skills.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds multiple times per hour throughout a shift.
Ability to stand for 90% of an 8–12-hour shift.
Ability to climb 30-foot ladders and 60-foot stairs, and to climb concrete formwork and rebar while wearing a 30-pound harness and tool bags.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl for up to 30 minutes at a time, multiple times per day.
Hand-eye coordination and dexterity to use small hand tools while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling throughout an 8–12-hour shift.
Ability to see at varying distances and read work plans and other documents while wearing required safety glasses.
Ability to hear surroundings and instructions while wearing hearing protection as needed.
Ability to work an entire 8–12-hour shift in varied indoor and outdoor environments and weather conditions.
Ability to operate small hand and power tools below shoulder height while standing, bending, and kneeling; tools range from a few ounces to 35 pounds and are used throughout an 8–12-hour shift.
Ability to follow safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Ability to perform the described tasks while wearing a harness and/or tool bags weighing up to 30 pounds for 90% of an 8–12-hour shift.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise employees.
Coordinate site equipment, labor, and materials, and arrange timely material deliveries with the Office Engineer.
Maintain contact with the Project Manager to ensure schedule, cost, and production targets are met and anticipate coordination needs with third parties.
Direct supervisory personnel and subcontractors in planning and executing work, interpreting specifications, and coordinating construction phases to prevent delays.
Order tools and materials for delivery in accordance with work schedules.
Work with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
Inspect work in progress for conformance to specifications and construction schedules.
Prepare or review reports on progress, materials used, and costs, and adjust work schedules based on reports.
Direct workers on major maintenance or reconditioning projects for existing installations.
Control costs and minimize unexpected costs and quality non-commodities.
Attend coordination and production meetings with the Project Manager to develop activities and address potential problems related to structures.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.