Construction Superintendent - St. Louis

Job Description

Salary: $80,000-$110,000

With more than 5000 residential roofs installed over 40 years, we have an unbeatable reputation for satisfying our customers. We pride ourselves on the highest quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. We need you to help grow and continue our legacy of success. We are currently looking to expand our ever-growing team by hiring an experienced Construction Superintendent to support residential and commercial projects the Central Illinois area.

Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to the following:

Supervise foremen to lead safe and efficient roof system installations

• Oversee field staff, assisting foremen with crew leadership
• Visit job sites daily
• Conduct or participate in daily safety audits
• Train field staff in safety, work skills and efficiency
• Provide ongoing feedback to foremen regarding job performance
• Resolve complains and grievances; assist with discipline when necessary
  
  

Ensure production and quality goals

• Maintain understanding of contract information for jobs
• Track labor hours and production against stated goals
• Schedule materials, equipment and deliveries, paying special attention to using inventoried materials
• Monitor material usage, minimize waste, anticipate shortages and order materials as needed
• Coordinate, supervise and manage subcontractors
• Monitor quality of installations
  
  

Deliver excellent customer service

• Engage with customers to answer questions and provide explanations
• Schedule daily or weekly contact with customers to review progress
• Discuss any outstanding issues with customers and other parties
• Meet with customers to verify satisfaction with work and billing; deliver warranties
  
  

Manage and coordinate job details between the field and office

• Review plans and sites, delegate crews and do all pre-job planning including but not limited to creating site-specific safety plans and work plan efficiencies
• Ensure crews have information and instructions necessary to complete jobs
• Submit reports and paperwork and otherwise coordinate communication between office and job sites
• Participate in manufacturer final inspection
  
  

Know and stay abreast of design requirements, codes and materials; use expertise to prepare accurate and competitive proposals and contracts

• Review and understand scope of work and project specifications
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates for products, projects or services
• Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness
• Organize product information, shop drawings and samples for submittals
• Seek to constantly gain knowledge and improve ability to estimate all company products and systems
  
  

Develop and maintain relationships with manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and customers to strategically approach jobs and purchases

• Consult with clients, vendors or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Secure required equipment/material process as required
• Document customer feedback in job files
• Identify material cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement
• Identify and pursue potential business
• Be responsive to the needs of existing and potential customers
  
  

Track, manage and debrief all projects

• Purchase materials and equipment for all projects
• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine reasons for discrepancies
• Provide improvement recommendations to cost-estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs
• Maintain accurate, complete and organized files
• Maintain job communication for change-order management with field personnel
• Follow up on outstanding estimates as required or assigned by the general manager
• Scheduling and coordinating jobs
• Act as project manager when required
• Process manufacturer warranties
• Review project assignments, plans procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times, and analyze staffing and material requirements for each phase of construction
• Confer with building owners / managers, direct supervisory personnel and subcontractors in interpreting specifications or blueprints, and coordinate various phases of construction to meet project and customer requirements and prevent delays
• Confer with supervisors, vendors and inspectors to resolve problems and improve methods
• Perform final walk-through with owner or building manager
• Review jobs after close-out to determine overall job performance
  
  

Exhibit exemplary leadership with all company personnel

• Participate in regular review meetings with project managers
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development
• Demonstrate willingness to be a team player
• Offer assistance and expertise to others
  
  

Skills And Abilities

Language skills ability to read, analyze, and interpret written information, and write legibly and informatively

Effective communication the ability to convey information, concepts, and concerns to people with differing communication styles

Math the ability to perform math calculations relevant to roofing work

• Basic algebra
• Geometry
• Rates, ratios, proportions, and percentages
• Draw and interpret bar graphs and pie charts
  
  

Technology the ability to use computers, phones and other technology tools

• Above average keyboarding skills (add words per minute)
• Word Processing software
• Spreadsheet software
• Database software
  
  

Roof system installation the ability to teach others roof system installation skills

Safety and security the ability to identify and correct unsafe conditions according to company and OSHA standards

• Observes safety and security procedures
• Determines appropriate actions in addition to guidelines
• Reports and/or corrects potentially unsafe conditions
• Uses equipment and materials properly and effectively
  
  

Quality the knowledge to inspect and ensure attention to detail and quality

Productivity the ability to meet production goals

Plans and specifications the ability to read and understand architectural plans and specifications

Leadership motivate others to perform

• Exhibits confidence in self and others
• Inspires and motivates others to perform well
• Motivates others to fulfill the companys mission and vision
• Makes self available to crews, staff and customers
• Provides regular performance feedback
• Develops subordinates skills and encourages growth
• Supports everyones efforts to succeed
  
  

Management ability to juggle schedules, including anticipating weather and its effects, details and outcomes

• Appropriately delegates work assignments
• Makes timely decisions
• Includes appropriate people in decision-making process
• Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities
• Prioritizes and plans work activities
• Coordinates projects
• Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks
  
  

Teamwork ability to work with others to accomplish goals

• Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Gives and welcomes feedback
• Ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives