Superintendent

J Davis Construction•Charleston, SC

19d

About The Position

J. Davis Construction is a family-owned full-service general contractor serving Upstate South Carolina, Northeast Georgia, and Western North Carolina. The General Construction Division delivers projects across industrial, amenities/community, higher education and K-12, commercial, and governmental sectors. The Superintendent is an integral member of the General Construction Team, responsible for maintaining production, project schedules, and contract deadlines. Working closely with the assigned project team, the Superintendent helps set project direction, coordinates subcontractor performance, and ensures projects are completed safely, to the required quality, on time, and within budget. The role also serves as the main point of contact for owners and subcontractors on construction matters and supports project planning, reporting, change management, inspections, and closeout.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a superintendent in commercial or industrial construction.
Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project.
Familiarity with construction project management software; Procore is required.
Ability to read blueprints.
Advanced knowledge of commercial and industrial construction.
Ability to identify deficient work and provide a resolution.
Strong written and verbal communication skills aligned with the company’s core values.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction science and management or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain client satisfaction on assigned projects.
Participate in project reviews with the preconstruction team and project turnover meetings from preconstruction to the project team.
Develop the project execution plan and site logistics plan with the Project Manager.
Develop and finalize the project schedule with the Project Manager; maintain the schedule and develop recovery plans to meet commitment dates.
Enforce and maintain site-specific safety and quality requirements.
Review Requests for Information before the Project Manager submits them to design and the owner.
Review product and detailed design information submittals and provide comments before submission for approval.
Lead and document weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
Maintain the project budget and assist the Project Manager with managing budget overruns.
Ensure adherence to the executed contract’s terms and conditions.
Ensure regular project photos and daily reports are completed in Procore.
Maintain open communication and act as the main point of contact for the owner and subcontractors regarding construction matters.
Communicate and document project constraints, impacts, and delays for the Project Manager.
Coordinate timely owner and subcontractor change management for project change events with the Project Manager, ensuring documentation is in place before changed work proceeds.
Manage subcontractors to their scopes of work.
Coordinate and attend required inspections with the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Issue non-conformance reports to subcontractors providing deficient work.
Maintain a clean project site.
Identify and manage completion of punch-list items in a timely manner.
Participate in generating monthly progress and executive summary reports and weekly project update reports with the Project Manager.