Superintendent
ColumbiaOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Leads and motivates on-site construction activities for a project, overseeing safety, production, quality, schedule, and budget while directing subcontractors and project personnel.
About this role
Primary Function: Lead and motivate, in all efforts for safety, production, quality control, schedule, budget adherence, and daily on-site activities associated with the project or areas assigned. Serves as an area superintendent on a large project or as the lead superintendent on a small to medium project.
Responsibilities:
- Develops the overall construction plans for the project in conjunction with the project team.
- Reads and interprets plans and specifications from the Architect/Engineer and can communicate these to others.
- Oversees all aspects of construction to ensure compliance with the scope, quality, and building codes as established by the contract documents.
- Reads, implements, and effectively adjusts project schedules for project conditions.
- Applies Quality Control Practices.
- Identifies pre-mobilization activities in conjunction with the project team.
- Conducts inspections and audits of construction project activities and processes.
- Attends owner, project turnover, mobilization, and coordination, and closeout meetings.
- Directs M. B. Kahn personnel, engineers, and subcontractors by scheduling and sequencing the day to day activities of work.
- Manages tool and equipment utilization for the project to ensure our resources are used efficiently.
- Leads weekly Superintendent Meeting when required or in absence of Sr. Superintendent.
- Leads weekly Site Safety Meeting
when required or in absence of Sr. Superintendent. - Mentors Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, and others assigned to the project.
- Performs reviews of direct report personnel.
- Produces accurate Project Daily reports for areas assigned.
- Ability to forecast labor and material needs for the project or area assigned.
- Participates in the presentation of an RFP when required.
- Promotes and maintains positive relationships with the Owner/Architect/Engineer.
- Works with Sr. Superintendent to manage subcontractors and suppliers.
- Proactively anticipates and solves problems that could delay construction.
- Identifies, nurtures, and solicits future business opportunities for M. B. Kahn.
- Maintains assigned company assets.
- Assists Project Manager in development and periodic updates of project schedule for areas assigned.
- Implements and adheres to M. B. Kahn’s Safety Program, OSHA guidelines, and Company policies, procedures, and standards.
- Promotes integrity, honesty, hard work, safety, and quality throughout all aspects of the project and is a professional representative of M. B. Kahn.
- Performs additional assignments as directed by management or as required for successful project completion.
Required Certification/Training
- Completed OSHA 30 Hour Course for Construction
- Current First Aid Certification
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proficient in all aspects of Assistant Superintendent.
- Proficient in computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
- Understands navigation and use of project management software or similar software.
- Demonstrates excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to lead an onsite team.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
Blueprint ReadingConstruction SchedulingExcelFirst Aid CertificationLabor And Material ForecastingMicrosoft WordOSHA 30 Hour Course For ConstructionProject Daily ReportsProject Management SoftwareQuality Control PracticesResource UtilizationRFP PresentationSubcontractor Management
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