Superintendent

Russco, Inc.•Fall River, MA

35d•$80,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Management, the Superintendent is “The General” of the worksite, being RUSSCO’s eyes and ears on the ground leading the team to successful job completion. More specifically, the Superintendent’s responsibility is to supervise the field construction of a project and to complete the work on schedule, within the budget and to the quality of workmanship specified. The role is based entirely on the road, seeing the project through from start through completion. The role is also required to provide and promote RUSSCO’s interests in all matters relating to the project.

Requirements

An understanding of construction means and methods associated with the renovation and construction of retail buildings and site-work related thereto.
A working knowledge of civil, architectural, mechanical and electrical work.
Proficiency with spreadsheets, email, and other software used in the construction industry.
Ability to travel for multiple weeks at a time during projects.

Nice To Haves

Positive attitude and team-focused.
Drive for extremely high standards and high comprehension of best-in-class customer service.
Sense of urgency while ability to lead and motivate.
Able to give and receive candid feedback.
Understands deeply the importance of client relationships.

Responsibilities

To provide leadership and to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships of the on-site staff and to promote a positive project morale.
To have a thorough and complete knowledge and understanding of the General Contract, each Subcontract, the contract drawings, specifications and addenda, and to assist the Project Manager(s) in the development of the on-site procedures.
To examine the contract drawings, specifications and addenda for design deficiencies, impractical details and possible code violations, and to bring these to the attention of the Project Manager(s).
To assist the Project Manager(s) in the development and refinement of the Project Schedule, and to work with the Project Manager(s) to keep the schedules properly updated, and to see that the job meets the various required dates.
To plan and review the Construction Program with the Project Manager(s) including quality control procedures, safety and security practices, field office location and layout, temporary utilities, staging areas, equipment and manpower.
To coordinate, direct, monitor, and with the Assistant Superintendent(s) and the technical coordinators, (project specific as required) inspect the activities of the Subcontractors, Suppliers, labor and material.
To verify that each Subcontractor has completed his/her contractual requirements as condition precedent to beginning his work at the jobsite. This includes a Certificate of Insurance, a fully executed Subcontract, a Schedule of Values and a Safety Program.
To see that all required permits or licenses have been obtained, and that a weatherproof bulletin board is installed on which all required safety notices are posted.
To cooperate with, and direct when necessary, the activities of the inspection agencies, and to effect remedial actions indicated by the reports of these agencies.
To chair weekly coordination meetings and monthly safety meetings with the subcontractors.
To review and approve the Subcontractor’s monthly requests for payment.
To review and approve all time and material work vouchers and invoices.
To maintain good relations and communications with all involved in the project including the public.