Superintendent

Job Summary:        

Responsible for on-site control and supervision of assigned projects. The project superintendent directs all construction activities at the project site in accordance with pre-established schedules, budgets, contract amounts and procedures. Participate in the pre-project planning sessions-when possible-to familiarize her/himself with the project and offer practical advice pertaining to the project schedule and budget. The superintendent must familiarize her/himself with the project estimate and the cost control system at the beginning of the project.

Essential Duties:

• Hold weekly Safety meetings and maintain the Safety Manual.
• Contact Office Personnel immediately in the event of an accident. Prepare all accident report forms and send them to the office.
• Keep accurate and complete Daily Job Site Reports.
• Turn in all paperwork (Daily Reports, Weekly Timecards and Coded Invoices) to the Office Personnel weekly and in a timely manner.
• See to equipment maintenance and repair.
• Suspend or dismiss any personnel on the project site not performing according to Company procedures or policies. This action must be approved by the Manpower Coordinator.
• Recommend status changes and/or raises for any personnel that is deserving.
• Responsible for training, reviews and release of all personnel reporting directly to the position.
• Complete employee evaluations per company policy.
• Attend the pre-job conference for assigned projects.
• Prepare and schedule all work for each Customer Service project.
• Schedule subcontractors and coordinate their activities.
• Coordinate with owners and/or caretakers for access to work areas.
• Determine material requirements for the project (other than those determined and ordered by Pre-Construction Services) by print analysis and hard take-off.
• Determine subcontractor requirements (other than those determined and ordered by Pre-Construction Services) and write work authorizations using subcontractors from approved list, to cover the requirements.
• Forward priced and coded work authorizations or invoices to accounting.
• Familiarize yourself and SHC employees with the project estimate, cost codes and billing system for the project.
• When material has been received, verify packing slips against field copy of purchase orders, forward coded packing slips to accounting.
• Review subcontractor invoices received either at the jobsite or from accounting. If approved, initial approval box. If not approved, work with subcontractor to reconcile differences, review with the Project Manager, and send approved copy to accounting.
• Perform take-off and price out change orders initiated by either client or SHC, submit to owner’s representative or owner and when approved, adjust job schedule if required and forward change order, together with cost and selling price to the Project Manager for review.
• Attend weekly Superintendent meetings, Customer Service weekly preparation meetings and weekly work distribution meetings.
• Maintain liaison with local building departments and inspectors, fire departments and local utility companies and with Architects, Engineers and the Client or his/her representative.
• Review with the Project Manager the sample client invoice and return to accounting.
• Keep current with new construction methods and new materials.
• Coordinate job site manpower and subcontractors’ manpower for a timely project completion.
• Advise Manpower Director of manpower needs.
• Continually review and update progress reports, cost reports, owner billings, schedules, and requirements for completion.
• Prepare milestone schedules and short interval schedules.
• Investigate and recommend changes in methods, materials’ schedules and procedures where needed on the subject.
• Ensure that all testing of materials, as specified, is properly conducted and that testing results are properly recorded.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to suspend any Subcontractor not performing according to predetermined schedules or plans and specifications.
• Review with the PM the status of all subcontractors regarding insurance policies prior to beginning the job.
• Initiate and prepare all back charges to subcontractors in a timely manner.
• Review and code all bills for materials and subcontractors.
• Ensure that all charges for extras are reasonable and that work is properly executed.
• Coordinate timely inspections.
• Oversee quality control.
• Ensure completion of the punchlist.
• Maintain high morale at jobsites for all team members.
• Ensure that Safety procedures are always fully enforced on the project and that all records are in order pertaining to OSHA requirements.
• Conduct jobsite safety meetings as required.
• Maintain an elevated level of cleanliness on all jobsites.
• Keep as-built drawings up to date.
• Keep the Project Manager informed about everything.
• Ensure that all charges for extras are reasonable and that work is properly executed.
• Contact Office Personnel immediately in the event of an accident. Prepare all accident report forms and send them to the office.
• See to equipment maintenance and repair. Deliver tools to Tool Manager for maintenance and/or repair.
• Continually review and update progress reports, cost reports, owner billings, schedules, and requirements for completion.
• Take frequent vacations to maintain good, positive mental attitudes.

Job Qualifications:         

• Must be highly self–motivated, professional, and capable of managing workload and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical training in blueprint reading
• Mathematic competency in line with requirements of performing construction work accurately
• Computer literacy
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as field supervisor for general contracting company with home-building specialty

The following are tools Shaeffer Hyde Construction requires for each position. Purchase and ownership of tools on this list are the responsibility of the employee unless otherwise noted.

• 25′ tape measure
• 100′ tape measure
• Tin snips
• Hammer, 16-23 oz. weight
• Bullet level, 2’ level, 4’ level
• Screwdrivers – basic set – Phillips and regular
• Toolbelt
• 100′ chalk box
• Utility knife and blades, replacement blades*
• Cat’s paw
• Framing square
• 8″ adjustable end wrench
• Drywall jab saw
• Cordless drill and impact drill with all types of screw tips
• Minimum 13-piece drill bit set
• Allen wrench set
• Proper work boots
• Construction Master 5, Construction Master Pro calculator, or Phone App
• Architects’ ruler
• Pen/paper for notes*
• Carpenter pencil*

Notes: All tools are required on day one (1) with the exception of the power drill which should be obtained by the end of the 1st month and the circular saw which should be obtained by the end of the second month.

*Provided by SHC.