Residential Construction Superintendent

The Construction Superintendent is responsible for the daily activity on the job site to ensure the subcontractors are performing according to the contract and that the budget, site plans and schedules are adhered to. This position is the main point of contact at the site.

Responsibilities and Duties

Review plans and specifications for errors and report findings to project manager

Hold preconstruction meetings with subcontractors, private utilities, and municipal officials

Monitor daily weather reports and coordinate work efforts and precautions as required

Coordinate installation of temporary utilities (power, telephone, water)

Coordinate construction stakeout

Coordinate subcontractor work efforts

Conduct daily erosion and sediment control inspection

Conduct daily clean-up (trash, debris, street cleaning)

Coordinate material deliveries

Coordinate project work areas

Update construction schedules daily and provide updates to office

Coordinate any subcontractor notifications with project manager

Maintain daily reports

Monitor subcontractor inspections

Monitor subcontractor testing

Coordinate and oversee private testing (concrete, soils, etc.)

Coordinate private utility installation (power, gas, telephone, cable)

Hold weekly project meetings on site with all subcontractors

Process change order requests to project manager

Check all material deliveries against purchase orders

Oversee and tally all earthwork haul tickets and submit to project manager on a weekly basis

Monitor OSHA safety regulations and ensure subcontractor compliance

Monitor all company equipment

Monitor all project closeout procedures (as-builts, inspections, punch lists, monumentation)

Other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

Education: minimum High School, prefer four year degree

Experience: Position requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in construction or related field. Must have a thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction and site development projects. Must have an understanding of all applicable building codes, OSHA regulations and all governing standards.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Project, plan take-offs, project budgets and estimating.

Must have strong scheduling skills.

This position requires good written, oral and reading communication skills in order for the incumbent to accurately obtain, interpret and transcribe a variety of communications and instructions.

This position requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adjust and interact with all levels of personnel.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to operate general office equipment including but not limited to: computers, phones and related media and informational devices.

Ability to communicate both in person and/or by telephone.