Superintendent

F.H. Paschen•Crown Point, IN

About The Position

The Superintendent oversees all field operations at a project jobsite, including scheduling, coordinating, and overseeing subcontractors and trade employee activities. The role is an active participant in the company’s Safety and Quality programs and is responsible for day-to-day site supervision, project safety, quality, production, coordination, and documentation. The Superintendent works with the Project Manager, General Superintendent, Project Engineers, Trade Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, owners, designers, subcontractors, and other contractors to keep work organized and progressing toward completion.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or an equivalent combination of technical training and/or construction experience.
Minimum of two years of diverse supervisory experience.
Advanced understanding of production methods, construction processes, and supervision of people and projects.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Good communication, interpersonal, supervisory, and planning skills.
Working knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Proficiency using a smartphone and/or tablet.
Proven ability to manage.
Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control.
Ability to manage and supervise large and diverse groups of people.
Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
OSHA 30 certification required.
Must be able to walk jobsites and perform the stated physical activities, including lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Implement, enforce, and maintain corporate Safety, Quality, and Production programs.
Understand existing or potential health risks and follow and enforce guidance to prevent or eliminate health hazards.
Supervise day-to-day project site operations and maintain discipline at the jobsite.
Develop the site-specific safety plan and monitor compliance.
Ensure the company quality program is used on the project.
Plan and supervise Area/Trade Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents for self-performing work.
Determine construction methods, manpower levels, materials, and equipment for self-performing work.
Coordinate assigned work with trades, subcontractors, and other contractors on-site.
Assist in resolving construction problems, including work interferences, trade productivity, and interpretation of documents.
Conduct on-site meetings with subcontractors, owners, and tradesmen.
Coordinate material deliveries and verify material and equipment deliveries.
Maintain positive relationships with owners, subcontractors, and designers; serve as liaison with the owner occupant and owner representative.
Maintain project documentation, including JHAs, QC checklists, daily reports, material quantities, production records, and jobsite photos.
Manage progress photos using Site Spec or another photo management tool.
Monitor subcontractor progress and oversee subcontractor activities.
Collaborate on preparation of CPM schedules, prepare look-ahead schedules, and schedule work to meet project completion dates.
Produce and submit requests for information (RFIs).
Maintain as-built drawings and manage as-built and RFI information using PlanGrid or Bluebeam software.
Identify and document potential change orders and back charges.
Understand project equipment needs, requirements, and capabilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Dismiss FHP field trade personnel when necessary and stop work when necessary.