Superintendent

A Superintendent’s responsibilities include managing the execution of commercial construction projects. The efforts of the superintendent will aid in successfully completing projects on time and within budget, while achieving the highest level of quality. This individual will be an integral part of the entire project team to ensure successful completion of projects.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Superintendent shall provide energetic accountable leadership on the jobsite and in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Proactively manage the job using intelligence, experience, and common sense.
• Main communicator of the project schedule to all individuals and companies working on site. Who ensures that all scheduled work is occurring and being completed on time.
• Attend the preconstruction meeting with the Owner, Architect, and the PEC team.
• Be an advocate for the job. Make sure that it is always moving forward.
• Responsible for daily coordination and sequencing of all work on the project site.
• Review plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials and equipment needed and to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Reviews the estimate to understand how the budget fits to the construction and time frame of the projects assigned.
• Conduct pre-job meetings with the Project Manager to review scope of work, manpower requirements, work sequence, special requirements, and safety awareness.
• Develop a “game plan” with the Project Manager and then assist in the creation of the formal project schedule.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Project Manager throughout the full project cycle.
• Complete and distribute the 3-week lookahead schedule every week.
• Determine with the Project Manager the equipment needs of the project.
• Review buyout log to ensure all scopes are covered.
• Review the Superintendents budget so that you are aware of the actual manpower and workdays that have been budgeted for all tasks.
• Responsible for managing a good working relationship with the Owner, Architect, and all trade partners.
• Review all subcontracts so that they are aware of what scope is in every subcontract.
• Oversee and manage Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, and crew(s).
• Coordinate the job site layout.
• Coordinate all required temporary facilities for the project site. (Trailer, Conex, power, water, porta potties, data, fence, PEC banners, etcetera.)
• Coordinate timely inspections.
• Monitor and log daily project activities and milestones to include uploading photos and reports to Procore daily.
• Update the project schedule monthly with the Project Manager and Project Engineer.
• Create, manage, and complete punch lists within 2 weeks of receiving substantial completion.
• Responsible for implementation of field quality control plan.
• Responsible for implementation of field safety plan.
• Ensure that there is an SDS folder with the actual hazards on the jobsite.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining jobsite security through the entire course of construction.
• Identify problems early and find solutions; ensure the highest level of quality is achieved.
• Hold personnel and subcontractors accountable for safety, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Responsible for overseeing, managing, and enforcing all safety requirements daily.
• Read and interpret construction documents and identify issues and discrepancies in documentation.
• Responsible for reviewing all the design details. If there is not enough information to build per the details, Superintendent will be responsible to get an RFI written to gain clarity.
• Ensure that everyone is constructing the project in accordance with all of the construction documents.
• Maintain Payroll for labor on the job.
• Return dray tickets to the office for attaching to invoices.
• Maintain and log company tools that are on the jobsite.
• Order and manage rental equipment that is on the jobsite.
• Will conduct weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Will attend the weekly OAC meeting.
• Review weekly labor costs with the Project Manager.
• Schedule pre-work meetings with all subs, to go over scope and submittals. To be assisted by the Project Manager and Project Engineer.
• Fill out and follow the concrete pre-pour checklist. Coordinate all concrete pours.
• Prepare daily Job Hazard Analysis with our labor, and with the subcontractors.
• Responsible to ensure all required safety, federal, and state signage is installed as required by the company and all regulations.
• Ensure that the State Fire Marshall is scheduled at least 1 month prior to the needed final inspection.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Participate in the recruiting, hiring, and training of new staff, specifically Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, and crew(s).
• Oversee the daily workflow of the project.
• Develop performance goals collaboratively with their direct reports.
• Ensure that performance goals are clearly communicated and current.
• Provide fair, constructive, and timely feedback towards performance expectations and goals.
• Conduct performance evaluations according to established systems and policies.
• Provide assistance, guidance, and coaching support as needed.
• Handle discipline of employees in accordance with company policy and in collaboration with their supervisors and HR.
  
  

Education, Experience, & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction or related field, or a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in a Project Superintendent role.
• Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Procore, P6, Bluebeam, and other project management software.
• Must ensure work is executed safely in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have experience with all aspects of commercial construction.
• Must be able to read and interpret construction documents and identify issues and discrepancies in the documents.
• Must be able to plan and schedule the completion of work with economics, safety, and budget in mind.
• Must be proficient at multi-tasking and organizing activities to meet deadlines.
• Must understand the technical requirements of the construction industry.
• Must be knowledgeable of standard contracting procedures and practices.
• Must be able to manage field supervisors and subcontractors.
• Must maintain a positive and professional working relationship with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and coworkers.
• Must have OSHA 30 Hour Certification.
• Must own a working vehicle with valid Driver’s Louisiana License and proof of insurance for Louisiana.
  
  

Physical & Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee will need to regularly lift and/or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 75lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to communicate information and ideas effectively so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer), as well as peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Read, analyze, and interpret data (emails, memos, letters, etc.).
• Maintain visual attention and mental concentration for significant periods of time.
• Read, analyze, and interpret data (emails, blueprints, memos, letters, etc.); maintain visual attention and mental concentration for significant periods of time.
  
  

Work Environment

• Duties are performed both in an office environment and at work sites to review progress and meeting with project stakeholders; travel to work sites using employee's personal transportation is required.
• At worksites, exposure to conditions like weather elements, airborne particles, dust, asphalt, moving mechanical parts, occasional chemicals, electrical shock, vibration, and loud noise levels may occur.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required for this full-time position. Workdays and hours coincide with job site and/or office hours. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and various digital devices.
  
  

Work Authorization

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
  
  

Disclaimer:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between Perrier Esquerré Contractors, LLC, and any of its employees.
  
  

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