Superintendent

Description Summary The superintendent is responsible for overseeing and directing project production efforts. This includes organizing work methods, ensuring adherence to safety policies & procedures, scheduling teams and material delivery, controlling costs against budgeted projections and resolving discrepancies, tracking inventory & supplies, and ensuring conformity with project design specifications and workmanship.

Successful delivery of these responsibilities can be accomplished by effective collaboration with clients’ representatives, associates, architects, engineers, suppliers, subcontractors & site staff. May be responsible for leading subordinates or a team in accomplishing these responsibilities.

Responsibilities

and Duties Lead meetings with owners/tenants to discuss build-out specifications and/or improvements and educate on the practicality & cost approaches of each aesthetic. Coordinate activities with architects, engineers, or other associates responsible for project design. Establish relationships with the design team & coordinate communication as necessary throughout the project lifespan.

Create a project schedule in Microsoft Project and develop a plan for pre-construction through completion. Effectively collaborate with estimators to deliver accurate proposals & bids. Manage team schedules to ensure appropriate coverage at all times. Manage team task assignments & maintain accurate timekeeping records.

Effectively supervise & evaluate the performance of employees & sub-contractors. Assist & educate project teams to effectively communicate RFIs and submittals to the design team. Maintain project/build-out construction schedule, adjusting action as necessary to meet established deadlines. Oversee and approve job-cost updates and coordinate with the project manager to achieve the most effective/economical strategy.

Initiate and attend regular meetings with clients, sub-contractors, and field teams to plan, troubleshoot and assess / monitor costs. Continually foster positive relationships with all site staff to deliver a quality finished product. Maintain daily reports / meet record-keeping requirements for both material and labor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred. Minimum two (2) years’ experience as project superintendent or construction industry supervisor. Minimum five (5) years’ experience in build-out construction. Proficiency in Microsoft Office & related software, such as smartphones, tablets & industry apps. AutoCAD experience is a plus but not required.

Knowledge of construction safety regulations, legal requirements & OSHA compliance standards.