What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Superintendent position at Griffin Dewatering Corporation?

Job Description

Founded in 1934, Griffin Fluid Management is the leader in fluid solutions. We are guided by an unwavering commitment to our core values, and we aim to lead the fluid management and treatment industry through a continual improvement process, leading to our profitable growth. We diligently cultivate relationships with clients to help determine their pumping and treatment-related needs. We tailor an engineered, cost–effective, first–class solution to meet their needs and deliver the solution in a safe, timely, courteous, and professional manner. We recognize that our past and future success heavily relies on the efforts of our empowered, knowledgeable, experienced, dedicated, and valued employees. We constantly strive to build lasting relationships with our clients and stakeholders through integrity, respect, and performance providing a solid foundation for all of our projects. More information about our company is available at www.griffinfluidmanagement.com or by following us on LinkedIn.

Job Summary :

The Superintendent will have a deep understanding of pumping and treatment-related projects and how to execute them safely. The superintendent provides on-site coordination for all phases of pumping and water treatment systems, coordinating employees, subcontractors, materials, and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being strictly followed, and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. The superintendent shall be responsible for scheduling, inspections, quality control, and job site safety. The Superintendent is solely responsible for and will be held accountable for the timely completion of the project and for ensuring that the project is set up in strict accordance with plans, specifications, and local codes. The Superintendent shall schedule all employees, subcontractors, consultants, and vendors, as well as ensure their completion of work within the time allowed. The Superintendent shall be responsible for the coordination of work directed in the field, provided work is performed following plans and specifications. Conflicts or revisions to the plan shall be communicated with the project team (i.e., superiors, architect, engineer, consultant, and owner) for mutual resolution, before execution of work that deviates from the approved plans. The Superintendent shall establish and enforce job site quality control programs to ensure quality completion of construction. The Superintendent does not have authorization to engage in monetary agreements (subcontracts, change orders, work authorizations). All requests for monetary agreements must be communicated to the Branch Operations Manager and Project Manager for consideration before work is performed. Failure to perform these duties will result in reprimand or termination.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities of Superintendent :

Perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding the work being performed.
Creates and manages the schedule and time for all field personnel
Communicate with the project manager regarding Change Orders, RFIs, and Material Submittals.
Ensure that the field crew is fully executing and complying with his contracted scope of work.
Coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions.
Ensure all work is being performed safely, site safety procedures are followed, all Griffin personnel are utilizing proper PPE, and all work is being performed in accordance with Griffin’s SOPs.
Identify employee / subcontractor non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental quality standards.
Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to the project manager for resolution.
Maintain a daily job log (written) of activities on the job site.
Perform Superintendent duties at multiple job sites, simultaneously.
Ensure the field crew has corrected all deficiencies identified by the project team.
Issue notices of non-compliance to subcontractors regarding quality of work or scheduling.
Ensure that the job site is always kept in a clean and organized manner.
Perform job progress and completion punch list identification and completion.
Ensures workers for each task are fully qualified to perform assigned duties

Secondary Functions :

Assist in budgeting, bidding, and award of subcontracts.

Gather project material submittals and maintain records of approvals at the job site.

Identify areas of work that are outside of the subcontracted scope.

Preside at pre-construction meeting with each contractor

Opening the job site at the beginning of the day and securing the job site at the end of the day

Assist in hiring sub-tier employees.

Knowledge and understanding of local prevailing wage rules Supervisory Responsibility :

Supervisory Responsibility :

The superintendent shall supervise all subcontractors, consultants, and vendors daily. This supervision shall ensure adequate manpower is available for each task and compliant work performed. This position shall be responsible for monitoring project security personnel. The superintendent shall supervise all Assistant-Superintendents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Provide direction to and resolve problems amongst employees, subcontractors, and vendors

Ability to identify deficient work and provide resolution.

Communicate using the following tools : telephone, fax machine, written logs, email, computer, iPhone, digital camera.

Blueprint reading.

Physically lift up to 50 lbs.

Endurance and ability to visit the entire job site, including stairs or other elevated structures.

Monitoring job site general health and safety.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Planning / Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work promptly; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance / Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Other Qualifications :

Must be able to travel to the job site e (s) as assigned.

Ability to operate large forklift and backhoe equipment.

OSHA 30 Certified

Education and / or Experience :

Minimum of five years of verifiable experience, thorough knowledge of trades, and computer literacy. Experience in underground utilities is preferred. Office experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, word, project & Outlook) is also preferred. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization. Prior experience as a superintendent or other comparable roles is preferred.

Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Mathematical Skills : Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position involves work at a construction site where duties will be performed indoors and outdoors.

Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other business machines

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk;

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

Reach with hands and arms;

Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and

Talk or hear

The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk of vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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