Superintendent Job Description

 Job Summary:

At Site Work Specialists, a superintendent supervises and directs activities of the crews and coordinates subcontractors. They also keep operations efficient and within specified deadlines and budgets. The superintendent is responsible for the overall quality of a project. The position's skill set is always increasing by working with an exceptional team that prides itself on doing some of the finest and most challenging projects in this region.

 Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Yes

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safety on your project is your responsibility
• Know what is needed for safety on-site
• Attend and conduct safety meetings, maintain safe job site practices and the use of safety equipment, and ensure the crews follow safe work practices
• Responsible for the layout of a project
• Knowledgeable in the layout and operation of theodolite and transit
• Supervise operation and maintenance of all machines and equipment on the job
• Direct activity of workers
• Know your project including, but not limited to:
  • Know your plans and specifications
  • Know and follow your schedule
  • Know your job cost and discuss with the Project Manager
  • Know your material, equipment and workforce needs ahead of time and communicate those needs to your Project Manager with a two-week schedule – Plan ahead!
  • Pre-task planning to ensure the task is done efficiently and safely
  • Have the right crew for the task at hand. Schedule crews' duties and assign responsibilities
• Attend project pre-construction and progress meetings. Conduct coordination meetings with subcontractors.
• Communicate with, coordinate, and direct supervisory personnel and subcontractors on various phases of the work
• Communicate with Project Manager, Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Inspectors to resolve and coordinate construction.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure accuracy, quality and that work conforms to the plans and specifications
• Complete paperwork correctly and turn it in on time – Daily Logs, Weekly Safety Sheets, Time Cards, Walk Arounds, and Two-week Schedules
• Perform training as needed in all areas of the project
• Teach inexperienced employees how to perform tasks more efficiently and safely
• Ensure that appropriate materials and equipment are on-site for the construction when needed
• Review submittals and shop drawings to ensure that the materials and equipment received are correct
• Advise Project Manager of job progress through daily logs and meet regularly with your Project Manager as needed
• Complete the job
  • Timely completion of punch lists
  • Warranty Issues
  • As-Built Drawings
  • Sell the Job
• Do not use or operate any equipment or tools that you have not been trained to operate properly
• Be dependable to your team: You work as a team and progress as a team

 Required Skills/Abilities:

• Willingness to learn and master new tasks, duties, and responsibilities
• Pay attention to job details to provide an acceptable uniform product
• Identify and communicate any job site hazards
• Safely and correctly operate all manual and power tools
• Keep all tools in good, clean, and operating order
• Demonstrate and promote safety and proper housekeeping on all job sites
• Display a positive attitude towards the company, fellow employees, and customers
• Be ready to help with any task, even if it is below your skill level
• Take direction and accomplish duties outlined by your supervisor and ask questions when you do not understand the task
• Be responsible for working unsupervised for periods of time and complete work as directed
• Ability to instruct and direct laborers and other construction helpers in a positive and encouraging manner

 Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and random employee pool drug/alcohol testing
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must arrive on time to job site fit for duty for required shift and have personal protective equipment (PPE) and necessary tools with you.
• Attend all safety meetings and maintain safe job site practices following company policy
• Wear and maintain PPE as directed by supervisor and safety team, including but not limited to hard hats, safety glasses, and high visibility vests
• Willingness to travel out-of-town
• Maintain acceptable personal hygiene
• Dress appropriately for winter working conditions

Required Tools:

Must have required tools listed below within 30 days of hire and bring them with you to the job site as needed:

 Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds periodically throughout the work shift
• Must be physically able to work a minimum of 8 hours a day
• Must be able to stand and kneel for long periods, work on your knees, lift heavy materials, and work outdoors in high heat and cold weather conditions

Disclaimer

This document describes the position currently available. It is not an employment contract. Our company reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Site Work Specialists provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.