Superintendent

Dragados•Honolulu, HI

About The Position

The Superintendent directly supervises employees and manages coordination of site equipment, labor, and materials, including scheduling material deliveries with the Office Engineer. The role works in close contact with the Project Manager (PM) to meet schedule, cost, and production goals and anticipate management needs involving third parties. The Superintendent directs supervisors and subcontractors in planning and carrying out work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating construction phases to prevent delays. The role orders tools and materials to align with work schedules; works with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve methods; and inspects work for compliance with specifications and schedules. The Superintendent also prepares or reviews progress, materials, and cost reports, adjusts work schedules accordingly, directs workers on major maintenance or reconditioning projects, and focuses on cost control and quality. The role attends coordination and production meetings with the PM and performs other assigned related duties. Work takes place in varied indoor and outdoor weather conditions. The position requires physical work throughout 8–12-hour shifts, including lifting and carrying, prolonged standing, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, and using hand and power tools while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certificate in construction.
At least 10 years of experience in civil, structures, heavy roadways, or a larger scope of work.
Structures and bridges construction experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to address problems involving several concrete variables.
Microsoft Office computer skills.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds multiple times per hour throughout a shift.
Ability to stand for 90% of an 8–12-hour shift.
Ability to climb 30-foot ladders and 60-foot stairs, and climb concrete formwork and rebar while wearing a 30-pound harness and tool bags.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl for up to 30 minutes at a time, multiple times a day.
Hand-eye coordination and dexterity to use small hand tools while standing, bending at the waist, or kneeling throughout an 8–12-hour shift.
Ability to see clearly at varying distances and read work plans and other documents while wearing required safety glasses.
Ability to hear surroundings and instructions while wearing hearing protection as needed.
Ability to work an entire 8–12-hour shift in varied indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
Ability to operate small hand and power tools at or below shoulder height while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling; tools may weigh from a few ounces to 35 pounds and must be used throughout an 8–12-hour shift.
Ability to perform required tasks while wearing a harness and/or tool bags weighing up to 30 pounds for 90% of an 8–12-hour shift.
Ability to follow safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise employees.
Coordinate site equipment, labor, and materials, and schedule material deliveries with the Office Engineer.
Maintain contact with the Project Manager to ensure schedule, cost, and production goals are met and to anticipate management needs involving third parties.
Direct supervisory personnel and subcontractors in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating construction phases to prevent delays.
Order tools and materials for delivery at times that conform to work schedules.
Confer with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
Inspect work in progress to ensure workmanship conforms to specifications and construction schedules.
Prepare or review reports on progress, materials used, and costs, and adjust work schedules as indicated by reports.
Direct workers carrying out major maintenance or reconditioning projects for existing installations.
Control costs and minimize unexpected costs while maintaining quality.
Attend coordination and production meetings with the Project Manager to develop activities and address potential structure-related problems.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.