Site Superintendent- General Contracting

R.W. Mercer Co. is a family-owned construction and service company headquartered in Jackson, Michigan with seven locations – six in Michigan and one in Indiana. The company operates in three distinct areas of construction: petroleum contracting and service, general contracting, and electrical. In each area, R.W. Mercer provides a turn-key approach that includes planning, design, construction, and installation as well as service, monitoring, and maintenance.

A General Construction Superintendent at R.W. Mercer is responsible for the execution of all aspects of installation and construction on-site. Construction of infrastructure requires constant supervision to ensure that the construction is happening as per plan. In addition, there is a need for keeping watch on the construction material on site and further requirements. They are a site superintendent who coordinates and manages all the activities on a construction site.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Safety and Quality

• Site Supervisor and quality control of RWM and Subcontractor Crews.
• Responsible for all aspects of site safety, including conducting safety meetings. Work with PM and Field Operations Manager to ensure safety by subcontractor crews.

Collaborates

• Review job schedule and cost breakdown with Salesman, Project Manager and Field Operations Manager prior to job start.
• Work together with Project Manager and Field Operations Manager to communicate scheduling needs: laborers, carpenters, technicians, materials, equipment, and subcontractors as required.
• Subcontractor management – ensure their work is being performed in accordance with plans, specifications, and purchase orders. Work with Project Manager to ensure subcontractor accountability

Leadership and Communication

• Manages all on-site construction activities. Including Subcontractor Management, workload completion and communication with Project Manager on any issues or concerns.
• Plan reading and executing to ensure the project is complete per manufacturer and engineering specifications.
• Schedule all inspections throughout the project to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Additional duties as assigned and needed by management.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years old or older and possess High School Diploma, GED, or equivalency.
• Must have 5 years of construction or restoration experience.
• Clean driving record and eligible to operate a motor vehicle (CDL license, if possible, by not required)