Reports To: Area Manager
Position Summary The Superintendent will oversee and manage field operations on assigned projects, ensuring adherence to site safety, planning, productivity, scheduling, quality control, and coordination with subcontractors and suppliers. This role emphasizes maintaining strong customer relations, promoting company values, and collaborating effectively with the project team.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Field Operations Management • Ensure adherence to safety practices by all employees and subcontractors, working closely with the Safety team to communicate new safety programs and identify potential hazards. • Utilize and review the dig board daily, keeping it current to ensure all site personnel are informed. • Participate in all project planning meetings, including Kick-off, Project Progress, Exit Strategy, and Post-Project Review Meetings. • Create and communicate short-interval look-ahead project schedules with Foreman to align with master CPM schedule milestones, ensuring they are accurate and updated regularly. • Ensure regular Daily Huddles are conducted by Foreman to discuss project progress and address daily needs. • Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, including Red-line As-builts, equipment reports, daily reports, and JHA/STA/Excavation Checklists, reviewing submitted documentation for accuracy and completion. • Ensure timely approval of Foreman timecards, verifying accuracy of quantities and diary entries, and consistently utilize production analysis and planning tools.
Project Planning and Coordination • Schedule and order materials, manage equipment care, and oversee production planning. • Understand and manage daily man-hours, including documentation and internal coordination. • Maintain contract knowledge and logistics for effective project execution. • Communicate material, equipment, and labor needs to the project manager. • Understand the Contract Scope of Work and identify necessary changes, proactively resolving issues through the RFI process.
Team Leadership and Development • Foster a balanced work environment, prioritizing employee well-being and morale. • Mentor and motivate employees, developing talent from within the organization by helping them set goals and learn while prioritizing safety. • Follow Human Resources procedures for hiring, firing, discipline, and promotion. • Maintain professional internal communication with fellow Superintendents, Foremen, PMs, and other FCC departments (Shop, Accounting, Payroll, etc.).
External Coordination • Manage logistics and maintain strong relationships with customers, owners, general contractors, and subcontractors. • Maintain professional external communication and conduct with owner's representatives, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and others by dressing and behaving appropriately. • Coordinate with the client's on-site representatives to ensure effective communication and compliance with project standards.
Technical Skills and Compliance • Develop and maintain a basic knowledge of construction techniques and stay updated on new methods. • Ensure compliance with quality standards and local, state, and federal regulations, as well as current plans and specifications. • Schedule all inspections and document quality aspects of physical work. • Manage the punch list and project closeout process to ensure timely completion. • Resolve conflicts and negotiations with professional communication and respect while engaging in difficult conversations.