What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent position at SIRQ Construction?
Company Description
SIRQ Construction is a team of construction-minded entrepreneurs who consult and manage projects from inception to completion. They provide exceptional talent in a great environment, leading to outstanding experiences with extraordinary results.
Summary: Superintendents are SIRQ’s representatives on site. The Owner, Architect, and Subcontractors see you as the face of SIRQ Construction. It’s important to treat others with respect, being honest and fair. Deliver a quality job that is completed on time, and within a budget that you can be proud of.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following is a brief guide to the responsibilities of a superintendent. This is not an exhaustive list. Your duties will change depending on the project and the project team:
Safety
o Coordinate with project team & Safety team for overall project safety.
o Site Specific safety plan. Identify risk activities.
o Make sure regular safety inspections are being performed and closed out.
o Make sure site-orientation process is in place.
o Know & Support SIRQ’s safety goals identified in SIRQ Safety Program.
Project Documents
o Study the plans and specs as much as possible.
o Schedule yourself 10-30 minutes a day to do this.
o Ask questions, clarify the design (RFI’s, missing scope, compatibility)
o Review Submittals & RFI’s on the daily. (Don’t just rely on the PE’s)
o Update As-builts regularly (Do this weekly…It is easy to get behind)
Scheduling
o Develop the schedule to be accurate to the project.
o Update Weekly…Keep an eye on Critical Path, Float Path, Workflow, & Sequencing.
o Follow the company requirements for delays and impacts to be shown on the schedule.
o Keep an updated PDF on you when in the field.
o Send out schedule reminders at least 3 weeks in advance. Your job is NOT their only job.
o FINISH ON TIME.
Daily Logs
o The more detail the better (Photo’s, Note’s, Procore phone logs, attachments)
o Schedule yourself time each day.
o These are required daily.
Housekeeping
o Establish the expectation from day one.
o Use the contract if necessary (Hold subs accountable)
o Give assignments to the trades. (Stop work if needed)
o A safe site is SIRQ’s responsibility. (Everyone should go home safe)
Jobsite Leader
o Lead by example (Lead from the front, show confidence)
o Mentor/Teach all on site (Learn from the trades)
o Maintain Positive relationships (Trades don’t have to love you, they need to trust you)
o YOU call the shots, not the trades.
Training
o Attend Monthly SIRQ Super trainings (90%)
o Visit other SIRQ sites (See what others are doing)
o Hone your craft (Ask for help, learn through books, trainings)
o Speak up (Ask for trainings that may benefit you & others)
Follow Through
o Do what you say you will do.
o Follow though & report back.
o Don’t be afraid to call someone out.
o Hold yourself & others accountable
o Create respect with the teams.
Preplanning
o Always Plan ahead (Be Ready for anything, be proactive, look ahead)
o Be Aggressive (Don’t sit back & wait, plan now)
o See the Future (Know your jobsite, drawings, schedule & trades)
o Study your Jobsite (Stand back & take a 30,000-foot view. You will see roadblocks & flow)
o Have Plans A, B, & C Ready to go.
Software Management
o Become an Expert (Procore, Phoenix, Bluebeam, Excel, Word, Emails)
o Get Training.
o Train others.
o Be open minded (We don’t know what we don’t know)
To Do List
o Create a Task List you use daily. (Set a reminder to go through your list)
o Find a system that works for you (Note pad, apps, calendars)
o Go over this list daily for Critical Items (What’s hot for today?)
o You will miss things if you do not track them.
Daily Huddles / Trade Coordination
o This is your meeting (You are in control of the meeting)
o Talk Schedule (Critical upcoming dates & milestones)
o Always be prepared for this meeting (Plan for this meeting, have an agenda)
o Set the expectation for this early (Start & end on time)
o Hold Trades & SIRQ accountable.
o Track constrains (Roadblocks, Who/What is the roadblock & due dates)
Job Walks – Daily / Safety / QC / Schedule
o Schedule yourself time for these walks.
o Focused walks with No distractions. (Don’t let others steal your time)
o Walk multiple times a day (Don’t just sit in the trailer)
o Send out corrections & assignments.
o Know what’s going on, on your site.
Quality Control
o Set the expectation early on
o Know what is being installed.
o Inspections (Your goal, no rework)
o Ask questions (The trades should be the experts)
o Trust your instinct (The job will talk to you)
Lean Construction
o Integrate Lean Construction Principles
o Respect for People, Optimizing the Whole, Generating Value, Define Waste, Focus on Flow, and Continuous Improvement.
Expectations/ 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 the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B.A, P.E.) from a credible college/ University in Engineering or Construction Mgmt. Experience in the field will be consdiered lieu of education.
Language Skills
Ability to read, write and speak in English. Must have the ability to analyze and respond to engineering drawings, purchase orders, and contracts. Ability to effectively communicate with owners, supervisors, and co-workers.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations and calculate mathematical extensions. Good knowledge of geometric formulas and equations are required to calculate area, volume, etc. in performing take-offs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. General understanding of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have an excellent knowledge of reading blueprints, the ability to use Bluebeam, Procore and other Project Management software; Spreadsheet and Word Processing software is mandatory.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Coordinate, work with and oversee a variety of subcontractor employees. With an ability to lead and set high expectations for subcontractors.
Physical Demands- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Required to stand, walk, talk, see and hear.
· Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 35 lbs.
· Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach.