Construction Superintendent

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Company Mission

At Meridian, we build success for our clients. The way we build success is through a commitment to providing value and earning trust. Meridian Construction and Development, Inc. is a regional and national contractor.

Job Description

The Superintendent manages all field operations for a given project from start to finish, including but not limited to:

  • Coordinate subcontractors and direct sequence of operations.

  • Direct and manage site logistics – building layout, job trailer, staging, lay down areas, etc.

  • Manage temporary facilities – portable toilets, temp power, water, security fence, etc.

  • Manage baseline schedule with Project Manager. Distribute three-week lookaheads each week.

  • Coordinate and schedule all inspections with building jurisdiction and special inspectors.

  • Coordinate and schedule franchise utilities.

  • Communicate and collaborate with Project Manager, Owner, Architect, and field staff.

  • Manage field staff and/or foreman.  Coach/train/develop junior staff.

  • Lead project meetings/OAC meetings.

  • Quality control inspections, deficiencies, and corrections

  • Total site safety: weekly meetings (minimum), task planning, PPE, traffic control, etc.

  • Daily Reports, including timecards, equipment use, subcontractors, weather, etc.

  • Review budgets, submittals, and RFIs. 

  • Identify and communicate risk to all stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

The following is a list of general responsibilities for this position. It is understood that these general responsibilities are not inclusive of all the duties that this position requires but are intended as a general scope of work.

  • Responsible for overall supervision of Project or Projects assigned. On larger Projects with multiple Superintendents, you may be assigned the Lead Superintendent role.

  • Along with the Project Manager, participate in developing the overall Project Schedule. In addition, develop and maintain short interval “look ahead” schedules to comply with the time frames in the Project Schedule. Update all schedules to reflect current progress. Must be able to use a computer and related software.

  • Responsible to maintain good working relationships with Owner representatives.

  • Keep daily reports current. Daily reports are to be turned into the Project Manager weekly. Daily reports are to be objective and as complete as possible.

  • Have complete knowledge of the Project estimate and take steps to correct work and notify the Project Manager if the costs are at risk of exceeding the estimate.

  • Review the forecasted costs with the Project Manager regularly.

  • Assist the Project Manager with all daily productivity worksheets and the maintenance of the same to insure accurate jobsite cost control in relation to the Project budget.

  • Have complete knowledge of the deliverables in the contract, documents, drawings, and specifications.

  • Participate in the development and implementation of the Project Quality Control Program.

  • Assist with the set-up and maintenance of construction yard and offices.

  • Review and verify the hours worked on subcontractor extra work tickets. Make notations on time tickets if you have a problem with said ticket.

  • Determination of tools and equipment required for the Project; to be reviewed with the Project Manager.

  • Adhere to the Company Owned Tool & Equipment Policy. Verify inventory of Company-owned tools and equipment monthly being utilized on the Project. Review all lost or stolen tools with the Project Manager.

  • Maintain all Company-owned equipment being utilized on Project. Repair tools in a timely manner.

  • Ensure that all field-issued purchase orders are submitted with the proper information and that the purchase order procedure is followed. Procedures are outlined in the Policy Manual.

  • Daily scheduling and coordination of testing agencies with ongoing construction work.

  • Maintain field office filing system and drawing control.

  • Responsible for maintaining and monitoring Project Safety Program, including active involvement in the Hazardous Material Program.

  • Ensure the Project Safety Meetings are held weekly—Involve the Supervisor in this process.

  • Make sure that all jobsite accidents are properly reported to the Project Manager.

  • Make sure that all jobsite accidents are also properly reported to insurance personnel. Submit accident reports on the same day they occur. Conduct walk-thru with OSHA and Employer’s insurance company.

  • Working with the Project Manager, see that all required permits needed for temporary and permanent construction work are obtained in a timely manner.

  • Arrange and coordinate required inspections by Building Department Official(s). Attendance of all major inspections is mandatory.

  • Ensure that the hourly craft timecards are filled out daily and turn them into the assigned administrative assistant to be processed.

  • Verify and notify Project Manager of material and equipment received at jobsite.

  • Keep Project Manager informed of potential change orders due to field conditions and/or requests by Owner representative at jobsite.

  • Assist the Project Manager with project closeout.

  • Responsible for the behavior and attitudes of all subordinates under your supervision during normal working hours.

  • Responsible for communication on a day-to-day basis with both the Project Manager and Project Architect to ensure the activities of the day are discussed.

  • Other duties may be assigned, if deemed necessary, by the Company.

  • Ensure the continuing development of job staff through performance evaluations, varying assignments, training, and maintaining positive project morale.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

  • Excellent organizational skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Familiarity with legal terms.

  • Excellent internal and external customer service skills.

  • Must be able to work in a group and independently.

  • Detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and meet deadlines.

  • Demonstrated computer proficiency.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills.

  • Organized with strong attention to detail.

  • Team player, self-starter, results-oriented.

Qualifications

  • Minimum five years construction experience

  • Minimum two years experience leading construction projects in a Superintendent role

  • Procore, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), and Bluebeam

  • Microsoft Project or P6 experience preferred (not required)

  • High School Diploma

  • State Driver’s License

  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

  • Occasional travel outside a 100-mile radius of home office

  • Experience with:

    • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, MS Project)

    • Procore

    • Bluebeam

Benefits

  • HIRING BONUS AVAILABLE

  • Highly competitive pay

  • 100% company paid medical and dental for employee

  • 401k with company match up to 4%

  • Continuing education and training opportunities

  • Vacation and sick leave

  • Advancement opportunities

  • Paid holidays and jury duty

  • Performance bonus

  • Company truck and fuel card

  • Strong company culture, including office parties and outings