Superintendent

F.H. Paschen•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Superintendent oversees all field operations at a project jobsite, including scheduling, coordinating, and overseeing subcontractors and trade employees. The role supervises day-to-day site activities and participates in the company’s Safety, Quality, and Production programs. The Superintendent works with Area/Trade Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents, coordinates work among trades and contractors, and helps resolve construction issues while maintaining positive relationships with owners, subcontractors, and designers. The role also maintains project documentation and as-built information, monitors progress, supports scheduling and change-order processes, and verifies material and equipment deliveries.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or an equivalent combination of technical training and construction experience.
At least 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 Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Proficiency using a smartphone and/or tablet.
Demonstrated 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.
Ability to walk jobsites; the work involves sitting, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Understand existing or potential health risks and follow and enforce guidance to prevent or eliminate health hazards.
Implement, enforce, and maintain corporate Safety, Quality, and Production programs.
Directly supervise day-to-day project site operations.
Develop a 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 on-site contractors.
Help resolve construction problems, including work interferences, trade productivity, and interpretation of documents.
Conduct on-site meetings with subcontractors, owners, and tradesmen.
Maintain discipline at the jobsite.
Coordinate material deliveries and verify material and equipment deliveries.
Ensure proper job sequencing and schedule work to meet project completion dates.
Maintain positive relationships with owners, subcontractors, and designers; serve as liaison with the owner occupant and owner representative.
Maintain project documentation, including JHAs, quality-control checklists, daily reports, material quantities, production information, 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 and prepare look-ahead schedules.
Produce and submit requests for information (RFIs).
Maintain as-built drawings and as-built and RFI information using PlanGrid or Bluebeam software.
Identify and document potential change orders and back charges.
Understand equipment needs, requirements, and capabilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.