Mid-Rise Construction Superintendent in Buffalo, NY

This posting is for an opening in Buffalo NY.

Christa Construction – Customer Satisfaction through Quality, Service, and Value!!

Christa promotes an environment of professional development and creative thinking that demonstrates our commitment to hiring and retaining the best people in the industry. Our team comes first, it’s known through our multiple awards such as Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 Companies and Rochester’s Top Workplaces. As an employer, we’re focused on your growth in the company. From leadership development programs, state-of-the-art technology and an open-door policy to learn from each other, you own your personal growth and impact in the company as well as your career. We thrive on our outstanding client service and expertise.

We are trying to ensure we are bringing the right kind of individual to join our team.

Does your work ethic typically outshine the ones around you?

Do you know that you have the skills to impress, and the drive to deliver the highest quality in every situation?

Is your history bursting with examples of your personal and professional success?

Are you ready to catapult your career alongside the top professionals in the business?

Are you the next best thing to happen to Christa? Let’s chat and see!

Core Values:

Christa’s Core Values inform our decisions and actions at all levels. They serve as ‘guard rails’ for behavior between employees, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Communicating Christa’s Core Values and ensuring everyone internalizes them is essential to fostering and maintaining our amazing culture.

Christa cares about:

• Integrity: Clients, suppliers, employees, and communities we serve know we build with integrity.
• Safety: We prioritize safety every day, on every job site.
• Ownership mindset: We are responsible for our actions and accountable for

results. Treat every project like it is your own.

• Quality: We build every project with quality, exceptional service, & innovative

construction methods.

• Communication: We understand clients’ expectations, then deliver with clarity and transparency to the entire project team.
• Balance: We are committed to hard work, balanced with creating time for family, friends, and fun.

How will working for Christa benefit you?

Not only will you be a part of a wonderful team of industry-leading professionals, but Christa offers great benefits including: Health Dental and Vision, generous 401K matching, PTO, Life & LTD, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Training and Development support, Valuable experience, and more!

A successful Superintendent will have thorough knowledge and understanding of the construction process for wood-frame multifamily commercial construction of mid-to-high rise projects, and has the experience required to support various levels of productivity in every critical path trade throughout the project timeline, while promoting Customer Satisfaction through quality, service and value.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Key Responsibilities

• Jobsite Safety
• Schedule Management
• Daily Reporting
• Jobsite Communication and Coordination
• Entrepreneurial Spirit (Leading job with Authority)
• Delivering the project High Level of Quality
• Accountability

Core Competencies/Skill Sets

Technical Understanding

• Thorough technical knowledge and understanding of all structural trades (Mandatory).
• Read and comprehend all Contract Documents (Mandatory)
• Understands geotechnical, structural and materials testing requirements and
• procedures.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of crew size required for various levels of productivity in every critical path trade.
• Knowledge of soil types and their properties along with the ability to read and comprehend a soils report.
• Experience managing the installation of public utilities. Fully understands the timeframe for design, approval, and easement processes.
• Knowledge of Sediment and Erosion Control. SWPPP
• Thorough technical knowledge and understanding of site development trades.
• Thorough technical knowledge and understanding of all building envelope trades.
• Thorough technical knowledge and understanding of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection trades.
• Thorough technical knowledge and understanding of all finish trade work.
• Thorough understanding of plumbing, sprinkler, HVAC, and electrical, fair housing and ADA codes.
• Experience managing, coordinating, and obtaining close-in inspections and certificate of occupancy.
• Can perform a full submittal review
• Understands building codes and envelope requirements.

Field Management and Administration

• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and professional as-built drawings.
• Manages the commissioning of the building. (If not officially commissioned then manage the MEP engineers’ inspections, punch lists, and mechanical startups and schedule and document all owner training.)
• Ability to effectively manage and chair weekly subcontractor meetings and take notes to track and update accordingly.
• Ability to work closely with the Project Manager to ensure project harmony.
• Makes project status presentations at owner meetings.
• Completes and maintains accurate and thorough daily reports.
• Completes and maintains weekly and incident safety reports.
• Manages and maintains an up-to-date, posted, and accurate set of contract documents.
• Maintains accurate submittal files on the project.
• Performs accurate takeoffs (lumber, trim, doors, etc.)
• Is proficient and experienced with FTP sites, F-drive server access, use, and similar computer abilities.
• Responsible for coordinating and documenting all required project inspections with the Town, Utilities, Third Party Agencies, insurance representatives, etc.
• Has a complete understanding of all subcontractor scopes of work for the project.

Schedule

• Thorough understanding of the critical path on a project, sequence of construction, project phasing and various trade durations.
• Schedules and manages the project mock-up.
• Ability to create and maintain an accurate “three-week look ahead schedule".
• General knowledge of the duration and crew size required to complete various tasks.
• Thorough understanding of lead time requirements for materials, selections, and work to be performed by others.
• Ability to assist the Project Manager in creating an accurate buyout schedule, and the ability to provide accurate dates for the submittal log to avoid late contract awards or material submittals
• Ability to communicate with suppliers to schedule and track materials, lead times, and deliveries

Quality Control – Managing the QA/QC Process

• Holds Preconstruction meetings
• Soils handling, placement, and testing
• Civil utilities (storm, sanitary, water) and public utility (Gas, electric, Phone, Cat) installations.
• Concrete and Masonry preparation, placement, and testing.
• Structural - steel / decking / joists and LG framing installation, details, layout, and structural review
• Wood framing practices, inspections, and structural and dimensional review
• MEP rough in practices, coordination, details, and inspection.
• Life safety — Fire walls / Smoke walls / Fire caulking / UL assembly
• Insulation (Thermal and Sound) and Vapor barrier
• All Interior finishes (Drywall — carpet)
• Exterior -Waterproofing / weather barrier / moisture barrier / air barrier
• Roofing installation, details, and inspections
• Siding and flashing, installation, details, and inspections.
• Masonry exteriors (Brick, Stone, etc.).

Safety

• Holds an OSHA 30 Hour certificate
• Obtains and maintains a first aid/CPR certification
• Consistently sets a good example for others (wears hardhat, boots, safety glasses, etc.)
• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to maintain a safe jobsite including disciplining subcontractors as necessary
• Maintains easily accessible, up to date site specific Christa Construction safety manual.
• Collects site specific subcontractor safety manuals from all subcontractors prior to them starting work on site.
• Consistently enforces Christa safety standards

QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Top candidates will have 8-15 years of experience in the construction process for wood-frame multifamily commercial construction of mid-to-high rise projects. Strong understanding of construction processes, techniques, scheduling, and materials. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Top candidates will also have intermediate to advanced skills in the use of technology including MS Office products, PROCOR. Advanced skills and/or education in comparable programs will be considered equivalent.

Superintendents typically have a range of physical requirements, including:

• Stamina and Endurance: The role often involves long hours on-site, requiring good stamina to handle extended periods of activity.
• Mobility: Ability to walk, stand, and navigate construction sites, including climbing ladders or scaffolding as needed.
• Vision: Good eyesight is essential for reading plans, inspecting work, and ensuring safety compliance.
• Hearing: Must be able to hear warnings and communicate effectively with crew members in a noisy environment.
• Strength: While heavy lifting is not typically part of the job, the ability to lift and move light to moderate materials may be necessary.
• Dexterity: Good hand-eye coordination for using tools or equipment and performing safety checks.
• Flexibility: Ability to bend, kneel, or reach to perform various tasks or inspect different areas of the site.
• Safety Awareness: Understanding and adhering to safety protocols to minimize risk of injury on site.

These physical demands can vary depending on the specific project and site conditions, but a superintendent should generally be in good physical condition to handle the responsibilities of the role effectively.

Compensation for qualified candidates is determined by multiple factors including but not limited to verifiable experience, education, and technical skills. The pay range for this position is: $90-$125k per year.

Western NY attractions include one of the natural wonders of the world, but they also include a boat load of really cool other attractions as well. Some attractions are natural: Niagara Falls, Lake Erie, beautiful sunsets; some are man-made: Canalside, Erie Canal; some are just plain fun – Albright Knox Art Gallery, Darwin Martin House, Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Museum, Darien Lake, Seneca Casinos etc. No matter if you’re a tourist, family friend, visitor from space or an enthusiastic Buffalonian – step out and get some.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction Experience: 5 years (Required)
• Multi-Family Mid-to-High-Rise Commercial Construction: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• OSHA 30 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Buffalo, NY 14261: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $125,000