Construction Superintendent

Overview:

The Superintendent plays a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day onsite construction activities, ensuring that work is completed safely, on-time, in a quality manner, and within the set budget. This role includes hands-on management of staff and coordination with vendors and suppliers, as well as maintaining safety, quality and schedule on the job site.

Key Responsibilities

Site Supervision:

• Oversee and manage the construction site, ensuring adherence to project plans, building codes and safety regulations.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and workers, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources and labor.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Monitor work progress and ensure it aligns with project timeline.

Project Coordination:

• Attend project hand-off meetings to become familiar with project scope, budget, labor needs, timelines and critical path items.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and General Superintendent to ensure that project goals are met.
• Manage a three week look-ahead schedule. Coordinate the scheduling of subcontractors, suppliers and deliveries to avoid delays.
• Track long lead time items and ensure that appropriate on-site storage is planned for equipment and materials in a 4-5 week look-ahead.
• Resolve any conflicts that arise on-site between workers, subcontractors, or between different trades.
• Ensure all materials and equipment are available on-site and that the work is progressing according to the project schedule.
• Host weekly or bi-weekly meetings (depending on project needs) with subcontractors to review safety, schedule and coordination to ensure that contractual obligations are met.
• Review Requests for Information and required Submittals with the Project Manager.

Quality Control:

• Develop and implement quality control programs and inspections.
• Ensure that all work complies with drawings, specifications and applicable building codes.
• Perform regular inspections of construction work to verify that quality standards are being met.
• Address quality control issues as they arise and enforce corrective measures.

Safety Compliance:

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure workers are following OSHA standards and Southtree’s Safety Manual.
• Ensure that posted safety regulations are followed by everyone on site.
• Conduct regular safety training sessions and inspections to prevent accidents and ensure safety on-site.
• Address safety concerns immediately and ensure proper reporting of incidents.
• Hold weekly safety meetings utilizing Procore.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Utilize Procore software for documenting meetings; maintaining daily log books for personnel, weather, delays, etc.; notifying subcontractors of delays; reviewing drawings and submittals; documenting progress with photos.
• Work with HB Next on monthly job site inspections.
• Ensure all change orders are approved by Project Manager prior to subcontractor work.
• Review/approve labor crew timecard entries daily.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of comparable experience or similar role.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of structures, finishes, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building management systems. Knowledge of sitework preferred. Proficient in Procore or similar construction management software.
• Certifications: Current safety certification.
• Communication and Leadership Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to manage and organize resources. Experienced leader and team player; able to collaborate effectively with others. Strong problem-solving skills. Adaptable and flexible.

Working Conditions

• Willingness to be available during non-standard hours when necessary to coordinate staffing or for emergencies.
• Physical ability to perform supervision tasks, including standing, climbing, and driving as needed.
• Possess valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Job site dress code requires steel toed shoes/boots, long pants, hard hat, and safety vest.
• Able and willing to travel to jobsites throughout Metro Atlanta; Columbus, GA area; Macon, GA area; potentially out of state.
• Meal per diem and lodging reimbursement provided when commuting to job site is not reasonable as agreed by direct supervisor.