Full-time · Canton, United States
The Superintendent is responsible for directing, coordinating and exercising functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of assigned projects within the area of assigned responsibility. This position directs the activities of crew workers on construction projects.
We keep this position open because we are always looking for talented Superintendents. Please apply today if you are interested in joining the Beaver team!
Location
This position works at various construction job site locations in OH, WV, and PA. Both daily and overnight travel is required.
Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities:
Safety
General
Supervises field forces, tradesmen, foremen, other trades and subcontractors/suppliers as needed to meet safety, schedule and profitability goals
Plans, coordinates and directs the efficient scheduling of crews, equipment and subcontractors/suppliers to ensure high quality construction at a minimum cost
Maintains daily communications with project managers regarding status of jobs
Attends and contributes to scheduled corporate and project meetings
Ensures foremen and crew members clearly understand the daily job tasks to be performed and weighs this against expected goals
Ensures the availability of backup plans
Oversees effectiveness and evaluates performance of project foremen and their crews
Expediently corrects work deficiencies by utilizing a high level of integrity aligned with the company’s core values
Confers with subcontractors and suppliers engaged in executing work procedures interpreting specifications and coordinating various states of construction
Willingness and understanding of accountability associated with the project
Responsible for training and mentoring of people
Inspects work in progress to ensure project conforms to specifications and meets quality standards
Ensures all required project paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner
Communicates with other management staff
Encourages communication and ideas from field personnel
Consults and/or delegates and oversees daily JSAs to recognize the safety hazards associated with the daily tasks and educates crews of hazards
Appoints onsite SWPPP inspector and holds them accountable for conducting inspections per contract requirements
Reviews production and unit cost reports daily
Reviews job costs with project manager on a weekly basis
Creates and maintains an ongoing punch list from beginning of project
Delegates approved duties and responsibilities to an assistant superintendent should the project require (see Assistant Superintendent job description)
Presents all field negotiations to project manager for approval
Maintains positive relationships both publicly and professionally in and outside of the work place
Presents professional behavior and appearance
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company
Skills & Requirements:
Ability and desire to develop and mentor others
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Advanced mathematical skills
Proficient with computer software applications
Understanding of and ability to analyze and interpret contract documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to conduct meetings and speak effectively before groups, clients, subcontractors and others
Ability to read plans, effectively use cost reports and schedule
Understanding and utilization of Best Practices/Lessons Learned using established lists, creating new practices and striving for continual improvement
Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere
Demonstrates respect for coworkers and customers
30 Hour OSHA certification
First aid/CPR certification
Education & Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
Vocational or construction management training a plus
Minimum 5 years in direct field work, preferably in management/foremen level
Expertise in plan reading, planning and understanding of project specifications
Prior training in office operations and procedures
Estimating experience
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Equal Opportunity:
The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.