Superintendent, Public Roadway

A construction Superintendent is responsible for the daily operations of a construction site from planning projects to overseeing their completion. They are responsible for overseeing and coordinating all of the activities of a construction site, including coordinating subcontractors, performing quality control and safety checks and providing on-site direction to their team on the construction sites.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate scheduling of subcontractors, consultants, inspectors, team members and vendors to complete each project on time
• Monitor work and materials to ensure quality control standards are met at various stages of the project
• Communicate with the project team and support each subcontractor to execute his job duties effectively and efficiently
• Perform inspections or schedule inspectors to meet the varying safety and compliance regulations of each job location
• Maintain a written daily log of visitors, job actions performed, materials expended, and problems resolved on the job site
• Travel between multiple job sites and simultaneously manage work loads of individual projects
• Identify and resolve problems and conflicts, organizing meetings and cooperating with team members in various roles as necessary
• Set an example in keeping the job site organized and clean, including meeting standards for waste disposal and environmental protection

Qualifications:

To be a construction superintendent, you need an associate degree and/or at least three years of construction field experience. You should be able to set priorities and use time effectively, especially when challenges arise. You must be professional and communicate effectively with subcontractors and vendors. You should be familiar with the operation of construction tools and machinery and be able to physically lift up to 100 lbs. The job may include traveling to different work sites and working in various climate conditions.  Additional qualifications include but are not limited to the following:

• Basic knowledge of software programs, such as Heavy Job, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to write reports and professional correspondence to vendors, sub-contractors, and clients
• Good reading comprehension for technical documents, such as safety regulations, assembly and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Excellent verbal communications skills, especially when addressing customers, clients or official visitors to the worksite
• Keen eye to identify non-compliance with regulations or standards and ability to suggest solutions for deficiencies or problems
• Familiarity with the operation of office equipment, such as digital cameras, fax machines, computers, copiers, IPads, laptops, and telephones
• Ability to stand for several hours at a time and to walk in varying climate conditions and on uneven ground
• Experience with managing demanding clients and offering creative solutions to meet commitments and request