Superintendent
Durham, NC
About the job
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the management of small to midsize projects with 1 to 3 team members, which could include field forces, tradesmen, foremen, other trades, and subcontractor/suppliers. Responsible for developing and leading all aspects of field operations to achieve or exceed all project goals for both LeChase and the customer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, coordinate, and direct the efficient use of labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors/suppliers to secure safe, high-quality construction at minimum cost in accordance with the LeChase Fundamental Requirements.
- Maintain daily communications with the project manager regarding the status of the job, including any significant changes required in the scope of work and subsequent change order(s).
- Coordinate, participate, contribute, and implement the Project Team responsibilities of pre-construction, construction, and post-construction assignments.
- Oversee the effectiveness and evaluate the performance of project foremen and their crews.
- Observe, monitor, and control manpower efforts and productivity. Coordinate field personnel with the Director of Field Operations. Monitor costs daily.
- Ensure that all required paperwork is filled out accurately, correctly, and turned in on time. The required paperwork includes time sheets with cost codes, equipment time sheets with cost codes, daily productivity/quantity reports, daily reports, accident reports, equipment/scaffolding release forms, project status reports, invoice approvals (when required), field purchase orders, time and material sheets, extra work/backcharge sheets, equipment time reports, safety meeting minutes, job meeting minutes, etc.
- Follow and implement the company safety program. Conduct safety meetings and safety inspections, ensure toolbox talks are being conducted, and maintain good housekeeping.
- Maintain excellent working relations with Owners, their representatives, construction managers, architects, and engineers. Pursue and obtain repeat business through complete customer satisfaction.
- Coordinate, cooperate, and assist subcontractors, suppliers, and other prime trades. Maintain good working relationships.
- Communicate with other management staff. Encourage communication and ideas from crews, foremen, and other trades through weekly/daily meetings. Anticipate and develop problem-solving techniques.
- Review job costs and schedule status with Project Manager weekly.
- Constantly maintain As-Built Drawings and other project close-out requirements throughout construction.
FEATURED BENEFITS
Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, HSA/FSA, 401(k), Paid maternity leave, Disability insurance, Bonus incentive program, Holiday pay, Paid time off.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent education required. Vocational and/or college degree in a relevant field strongly preferred
- OSHA 30 strongly preferred
- Technical, mechanical, electrical, communication, and leadership training preferred
- Skills/Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Fluent in using Microsoft Office & other construction-related software.
- In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision and balance abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.