Project Superintendent

Position Description For Project Superintendent

Reports To: Project Executive or Project Manager

Basic Function:

The Project Superintendent is responsible for overseeing on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to specifications. This role involves coordinating subcontractors, enforcing quality control and safety protocols, and maintaining project documentation. The Project Superintendent must demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to effectively manage the construction process.

Job Responsibilities

Values

Demonstrate an understanding of company values by listening to employees, clients, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with DCI Group's Values and Mission.

• Devoted: Demonstrate a commitment to our people and clients by fostering strong relationships, supporting team development, and ensuring project success through collaboration and mentorship.
• Genuine: Communicate openly and honestly with all stakeholders, delivering both good and challenging news with integrity. Lead by example, maintaining professionalism and ethical decision-making regardless of the situation.
• Simple: Follow DCI's fundamental approach to project management-Listen, Plan, Execute, Exceed-ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in every phase of construction.
• Growth: Make decisions with a long-term perspective, considering the lasting impact on projects, client relationships, and team development.

Team Leadership and Relationships

• Lead, supervise, and mentoring project teams to ensure concerns and challenges are addressed effectively.
• Conduct regular site meetings with subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to align expectations and resolve issues.
• Develop a strong relationship with owner and design team through routine on-site interactions
• Oversee construction progress on projects and address challenges.
• Help develop and implement company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance at all levels.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding for field staff.
• Walk job sites regularly to assess progress, provide support, and ensure adherence to project plans.
• Participate in the development of strategies for project pursuits and client relationships.

Accountability

• Continuously assess and recommend improvements to field operations and procedures, actively seeking ways to enhance efficiency.
• Develop expertise in market sectors relevant to the company's projects, staying informed about industry trends.
• Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring their needs and expectations are met, while listening to their feedback.
• Ensure project oversight by coordinating team availability
• Implement company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance at all levels.

Budget and Cost Control

• Monitor project budgets and expenses to ensure financial accountability.
• Review job costing reports and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure subcontractor agreements and purchase orders align with project budgets and scopes of work.

Schedule Management

• Follow DCI Group's Full Circle Scheduling process including pull plans, weekly work plans, and daily standup meetings. This role is directly responsible for ensuring weekly work plans and daily standup meetings take place throughout the project.
• Identify and address scheduling challenges proactively to maintain project efficiency.
• Develop and enforce project-specific goals, schedules, and milestone plans.
• Ensure project teams adhere to schedules and deadlines.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely material and equipment deliveries.
• Document schedule progress with project team using weekly work plans and daily reports.

Quality

• Oversee compliance with contract documents, design specifications, and construction standards.
• Conduct preinstallation meetings, first work inspections, periodic inspections to set expectations to ensure work conforms to DCI Group's standards.
• Provide input on Monthly Status Reports as it relates to quality assurance issues.
• Conduct observation reports on a routine basis and participate in Designer and Owner quality walks. Document, distribute, and follow up on any issues that may arise.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including daily reports and progress photos.
• Ensure site is meeting DCI Site Expectation Guidelines.

Safety

• Develop and manage the overall site safety plan, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company safety policies.
• Promote and enforce a strong culture of safety across all project sites.
• Address safety hazards promptly as they arise.
• Develop and conduct project specific safety orientations for all field workers and visitors on the site.
• Ensure the team is conducting a weekly safety walk to identify any potential hazards on the project.
• Conduct and participate in company safety initiatives.
• Ensure Project Specific Crisis Management Plan is completed and followed.

Contract Management and Knowledge

• Review and understand contract documents to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Understand and manage third party testing requirements defined within contract documents.
• Understand and manage authority having jurisdiction, permitting, and inspection requirements.
• Review and understand prime contracts and subcontracts to optimize project success.
• Understand and enforce DCI general work and special work requirements. Participate in the development of project specific special work requirements with the project team.

Project Closeout

• Ensure successful completion of project closeout procedures.
• Maintain strong post-project relationships to foster repeat business and client satisfaction.
• Oversee completion of punch lists and final inspections to ensure project acceptance.
• Assist owner with owner furnished equipment.
• Assist owner with the execution of all building utilities.
• Participate in owner training and transfer of attic stock material.
• Understand and manage owner warranty process.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA regulations and a proven track record of implementing strong job site safety programs. OSHA 30 and OSHA Competent Person certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing construction projects, including projects exceeding $5 million.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction plans, with in-depth knowledge of commercial construction methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project Management software, and P6 Scheduling software preferred.
• Expertise in project scheduling, including Critical Path Method (CPM) planning and familiarity with Lean/Last Planner techniques.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Ability to walk job sites and lift/move up to 50 pounds as required.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.