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Job Summary

Superintendents oversee and manage all phases of construction projects, including project safety, coordinating workers, materials, and equipment, supervising subcontractors and staff, and ensuring that specifications are being followed and that work is proceeding on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.

Superintendents may interact with specific Government, Federal, County, and/or City Agencies, based on Division and/or Department assigned. Specific job titles may include Underground, Field, Project, Equipment, Gas, Electric, etc.; however, the essential duties and responsibilities are highlighted below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors job safety and safety training; enforces safety programs and OSHA Standards as required and ensures subcontractor compliance with company standards.
• Primary liaison with project managers and engineers for the day-to-day construction activities of the project.
• Perform an in-depth review of all contract documents to become familiar with all details, notes, and requirements.
• Monitor quality standards of all jobs, including contractor performance, and ensure that all quality assurance and company standards are being met.
• Guide in resolving construction problems.
• Provide technical assistance regarding construction methods and equipment.
• Lead, supervise, and develop all field staff, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
• Always ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements.
• Identify potential changed conditions and inform the Project Engineer and Project Manager.
• Assist with the preparation of written reports and/or updates (internal and external) for management, client, and project team, to ensure a clear understanding of project status.
• Manage and make decisions related to the performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control, and trade employee staffing levels.
• Oversee work among all trades to promote a coordinated project operation. Resolving local area problems regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor and equipment, schedule, and all other appropriate matters.
• Act as liaison among the owner's representatives, inspection agencies, staff, and subcontractors.
• Manage the General Conditions and General Requirements for the project to maintain the budget.
• Manage the work to ensure that it is completed in compliance with and conforms to the approved contract documents.
• Track and control schedules and associated costs to achieve completion of a project on time and within budget.

Key Job Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours when necessary for business needs
• Experience working in construction is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license
• Minimum 10 years of industry-related experience in airport fueling, electrical utility, and/or gas pipeline construction
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of how to read and interpret general and subcontract documents, drawings, and specifications, as well as construction means, methods, and materials.
• Knowledge of construction cost control and basic accounting procedures.
• Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA requirements and safe working practices.
• Ability to work with customers to develop and maintain long-term relationships.
• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Knowledge of Primavera scheduling is desirable.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the job site: coordinate, schedule, direct, monitor, and inspect all activities of the subcontractors, suppliers, labor, and material, and train. Mentor foreman and crew members.
• Assist in the selection and hiring of related staff. Trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product. Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds
• Able to monitor the project site throughout each shift
• Able to pass a respiratory fit test if working in an environment where required
• Able to lead crews in stretch and flex activities daily
• Able to access all areas of a project site to inspect work and communicate with employees
• Able to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction
• Work is performed at project sites and in an office and/or trailer locations
• Work may be performed outdoors in weather conditions that vary from below-freezing temperatures to heat above 90 degrees, in wet and dry conditions, and in rural areas. Some exposure to odors, gases, dust, and dirt may occur. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

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