Superintendent

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS)•Rockville, MD

5d•$105,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Superintendent provides overall leadership for on-site field management and administration of the construction process, including planning, coordinating, and executing work on time and within budget. The role directly supervises junior staff, foremen, trade partners, and other construction personnel, and coordinates with clients, design team members, third-party consultants, and other project stakeholders. The Superintendent helps establish project parameters for on-site work while maintaining a safe workplace, enforcing quality control, strengthening client relationships, and promoting the company’s image. The position leads project teams in partnership with project management and is accountable for scheduling, logistics, documentation, safety, quality, risk management, trade partner coordination, and project closeout. It also involves developing team members and building positive relationships with owners, vendors, architects, engineers, consultants, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Nine years of construction operations experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field and five years of progressing supervisory construction experience.
CPR/First Aid and OSHA 30-hour certifications.
Proficiency with computer-based scheduling software, spreadsheet applications, project management software, and virtual construction software.
Knowledge and understanding of sustainable construction, such as LEED.
Ability to manage a team and lead a project to a successful outcome.

Responsibilities

Lead on-site field management and administration, planning, coordinating, and executing construction work on time and within budget.
Directly supervise junior staff, foremen, trade partners, and other construction personnel.
Coordinate with clients, design team members, third-party consultants, and other project stakeholders.
Create agendas and lead field meetings to align stakeholders on project goals, timelines, and potential issues.
Partner with project management to lead the project team, clarify responsibilities, delegate tasks, and support team development.
Create and implement quality control processes and proactively manage risks to meet project milestones and standards.
Implement and enforce EHS policies, coordinate inspections, mitigate risks, and maintain safety and standards compliance.
Identify and address safety hazards and quality concerns before they escalate.
Implement and enforce DAVIS best practices and site-specific safety plans, including safety protocols and inspections of project-site equipment.
Identify and mitigate project risks and provide solutions or adaptations to avoid delays and safety hazards.
Manage project documentation, including reports, schedules, invoices, compliance documents, RFIs, daily reports, drawings, quality control forms, and safety inspections.
Create and independently manage and adjust project schedules and logistics plans; create look-aheads and coordinate with trade partners to complete tasks on time.
Manage scheduling, quality control, safety protocols, and adherence to project schedules and deadlines.
Manage projects through completion, including final inspections, punch list items, and project closeout deliverables.
Maintain relationships with owners, vendors, architects, engineers, consultants, property managers, building engineers, owner representatives, and development managers; address concerns promptly and effectively.
Manage project contracts, material tracking logs, scopes, financial documentation, and trade partner relations, providing accurate and timely reporting.
Review and verify trade partners’ work for quality, contractual compliance, and project standards.
Perform project layout and control work, establish hold-to dimensions, and ensure construction compliance.
Understand trade scopes, evaluate trade tickets for validity, and understand the owner contract.