Superintendent - Healthcare Construction

Layton Construction Company•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

The Superintendent is responsible for daily job-site operations, including scheduling, production, and procurement of materials, manpower, and equipment. The role supervises direct labor and oversees contracted work to support successful project completion. The Superintendent plans construction procedures and staffing by reviewing specifications, coordinates schedules and look-ahead planning with the Project Manager, and oversees material and tool deliveries. The role communicates progress and issues with supervisory personnel, craft workers, subcontractors, clients, inspectors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders; resolves workforce and construction problems; inspects work for compliance with specifications and schedules; and adjusts work schedules based on progress, material use, and costs. For new construction projects, the Superintendent works with the Manager of Craft Resources to assign personnel across projects, manage crew mixes and labor costs, and address craft personnel performance. The Superintendent also collaborates with the Project Manager on the Project Management Plan and ensures company safety, equal opportunity, quality, and housekeeping policies and standards are followed. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a construction-related field, or equivalent, and at least 5 years of commercial construction experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to and from the project site.
Ability to understand and correctly apply building codes and other design requirements and accurately read blueprints.
Knowledge of subcontractor scopes of work and tolerances.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including clear expression and proper grammar and syntax.
Administrative skills to monitor and coordinate work activities and keep organizational members informed of progress and problems.
Management skills to proactively monitor and supervise subordinates and follow up on delegated assignments.
Integrity and adherence to ethical standards, conduct expectations, and organizational policies.
Problem-solving ability, including using information from different sources to formulate alternative solutions.
Ability to work collaboratively and help coworkers, customers, subcontractors, and others achieve their goals and assignments.
Interpersonal skills, tact, and sensitivity to others' needs and feelings.
Organizational and planning skills, including prioritizing multiple tasks, allocating resources, assigning personnel, and using time efficiently.
Professional appearance and conduct.
Initiative, self-direction, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and telephones.
Ability to use spreadsheet and word-processing software.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare construction experience, including OSHPD/HCAI, is highly preferred.
Basic Spanish is preferred.
Knowledge and use of CMiC is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan construction procedures, staffing, and work phases based on specifications, schedules, tools, equipment, and building methods.
Coordinate project scheduling with the Project Manager and use look-ahead schedules to assess progress and identify upcoming issues.
Coordinate the pre-construction meeting with the Project Manager before mobilization.
Direct procurement and timely delivery of tools and materials in accordance with work schedules.
Communicate construction issues and progress to supervisory personnel, craft workers, subcontractors, and clients.
Meet with subcontractors before mobilization to review scope and schedule, and communicate schedule and phasing requirements before each phase of work.
Work with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve workforce complaints and grievances.
Consult with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
Inspect work in progress to ensure it conforms to specifications and construction schedules.
Manage project progress, materials use, and costs, adjusting work schedules as needed.
For new construction projects, coordinate personnel moves with the Manager of Craft Resources, manage crew mixes and work assignments to control labor costs, and address craft personnel performance issues.
Work with the Project Manager to prepare the Project Management Plan.
Implement company policies, including safety and equal opportunity policies, and maintain company quality and housekeeping standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.