Neighborhood Superintendent Internship

At Redwood Living, Inc. (“Redwood”), we know we are only as successful as the people who power us. Our employees are passionate, they are talented, they are empowered to make decisions that positively affect the lives of our residents. From site personnel to corporate leadership, our employees demonstrate Redwood's commitment to deliver more than expected, communicate openly and honestly, and demonstrate integrity in all aspects of our business. As we continue to grow, we seek these same qualities in every team member we bring on board. 

Job Description 

Under the general direction of the Neighborhood Superintendent (NS), the Superintendent Intern will be responsible for supporting Redwood Construction Company team members in the planning, scheduling, coordinating, and directing all field activities required to ensure successful completion of the vertical construction of one or more Redwood neighborhoods. As such, you will be expected to act as a Redwood brand ambassador, promote our brand and provide the best resident experience possible. 

All Redwood employees are expected to conduct all organizational business and practices in accordance to Redwood company policies and to ensure all vendors adhere to Redwood’s Construction Code of Conduct. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Assist with the coordinate and supervision of construction activities
• Develop a thorough understanding of all design and contract documents.
• With input from the NS, direct field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule with quality workmanship that conforms to all contract documents, scopes of work, and company standards.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers, subcontractors, suppliers and building officials and inspectors.
• Monitor labor and subcontractors to ensure productivity, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance.
• Gain an understanding of OSHA requirements, attend safety meetings and encourage safe work practices.
• Identify job site safety hazards and report issues to the NS.

• Inspect field conditions and to help identify problems and inaccuracies.
• Identify constructability issues, design deficiencies, code violations and any other issues.
• Analyze problems and recommend solutions to the NS.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, well-organized job site.
• Walk with building inspectors during inspections to learn the process and make note of corrections needed.
• Maintain appropriate documentation throughout the project including project schedules and logs in PM Web.
• Perform turnover walkthrough with Redwood’s operations personnel to create unit punch lists.
• Ad hoc special projects, as assigned.
• All other related duties, as assigned.

Required Skills 

As a Superintendent Intern, you will be required to exhibit the following skills: 

• Respectfulness, trustworthiness, empathy and leadership
• The ability to work under pressure
• Excellent time management skills
• The ability to communicate and interact with employees at all organizational levels
• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills.

Qualifications, Education & Certifications 

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Urban Studies, Finance or Communications
• General computer proficiency including working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and project preferred.
• Technical knowledge regarding current construction methods, particularly production and wood frame construction.

Working Conditions 

This job operates in both a construction site and occasional office environment. In this role, the employee will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, desk phones, iPhone, photocopiers, etc. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend and walk with the ability to lift 20 pounds where applicable. Local travel may be required on 75% of work days and overnight stays may be required on 10% of work days. 

Redwood Living, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Redwood strictly prohibits and does not tolerate illegal discrimination, and Redwood provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Compensation details: 18-18 Hourly Wage