Construction Superintendent

Position Summary

The Construction Superintendent directs construction activities for buildings and other construction projects, coordinating employees, subordinate supervisors, subcontractors, suppliers, and inspectors. This position plans and oversees field execution to keep work on schedule, maintain workmanship and specification requirements, resolve construction issues, and control the use of labor, materials, and equipment. Responsibilities are carried out personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Planning and Scheduling

• Study project specifications to determine construction procedures, the sequence of work, and trade requirements for each phase of construction.
• Plan field activities around project start dates, completion dates, material availability, and the coordination of trades.
• Direct personnel and subcontractors in executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating construction phases to prevent delays.
• Review project progress and adjust work schedules in response to progress reports, material usage, costs, and changing field conditions.
• Pick up last-minute supplies and building materials when needed to keep construction activities on schedule.

Field Supervision and Workforce Coordination

• Assemble and coordinate supervisory, clerical, engineering, and other project personnel at the start of construction.
• Assign and direct work so employees and subcontractors understand project requirements, work priorities, and construction schedules.
• Inspect work in progress to confirm that workmanship conforms to specifications and that activities adhere to construction schedules.
• Confer with customers, personnel, and labor representatives to address complaints, resolve grievances, and maintain coordination within the workforce and project.
• Direct workers performing major maintenance or reconditioning projects at existing installations.

Quality and Technical Problem Resolution

• Coordinate with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems.
• Evaluate construction methods with project participants and identify improvements that support effective execution.
• Ensure customer and project requirements conform to the company's Warranty Standards and Performance Standards Guidelines.
• Communicate specification requirements and coordinate corrective work when inspections identify workmanship or construction issues.

Permits, Inspections, and Site Safety

• Obtain required permits from the governmental jurisdictions in which projects are located.
• Explain the company's building standards program to building inspectors and coordinate resolution of inspection-related questions.
• Supervise compliance with MIOSHA standards and requirements at the project site, including work performed by subcontractors and company staff.
• Coordinate with inspectors and project personnel to address construction and site compliance concerns.

Materials, Cost Control, and Reporting

• Order tools and materials and coordinate delivery dates to support planned work schedules.
• Monitor materials used and associated construction costs through project reports and field coordination.
• Prepare or review reports on construction progress, materials consumed, and costs; use these reports to inform schedule adjustments.
• Assist with estimating and bid proposals by contributing information about construction procedures, scheduling, and field requirements.

Other duties may be assigned.

Authority and Decision-Making

• Schedule and assign staff as needed to complete projects on time and within specifications.
• Commit to the supplies and building products needed to complete assigned projects.
• Administer appropriate employee recognition, notices, and performance reviews within the position's supervisory responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise construction employees at the job site in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; recognizing and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Construction Planning and Problem-Solving

• Ability to interpret construction specifications, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to organize construction activities, coordinate multiple trades, and resolve practical field problems involving a variety of concrete variables and limited standardization.
• Ability to connect field observations and project reports with decisions about work sequencing, materials, and construction methods.

Communication and Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate work requirements and coordinate problem resolution with employees, subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, suppliers, and customer representatives.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with probability and statistical concepts and the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical construction situations.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with aspects of design software, such as CAD-based programs, are desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, and Eligibility

• A valid state-issued driver's license is required.
• A contractor's license is preferred.
• Must meet applicable employment eligibility verification requirements.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally sit.
• Regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and vibration.
• A work environment in which the noise level is usually moderate.