Site Superintendent
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Oversee all job site construction activities, ensuring adherence to approved plans, specifications, and safety standards while enforcing safety and quality control policies across subcontractors. Develop project sequencing plans and master CPM schedules during the bid phase, making real-time adjustments to meet contractual milestones and deadlines. Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to manage logistics, delivery dates, and resource allocation, while monitoring budgets to identify cost-saving opportunities and minimize overruns. Maintain accurate project documentation, including daily reports, safety records, and change orders, and serve as the primary liaison with inspection agencies and clients. This role focuses on fast-paced interior fit-outs and renovations for food retail projects in the DC and Virginia areas, requiring 24/7 on-call availability and the ability to work in various weather conditions.
Required Qualifications
- Leadership experience to make decisions, direct work and build teams
- Ability to effectively communicate with contractors and clients alike through frequent verbal and written communication
- In depth knowledge of the construction process includes scheduling (CPM), contract administration, procurement of equipment and materials, and workforce allocation/requirements
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of general and subcontract documents, drawings, specifications, construction means, methods, and materials, understanding of line and grade and survey methods
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Solid understanding of safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
- Advanced interpersonal skills to influence stake holders across organizational levels, clients, Design teams, and trade partners
- Skilled in issue management and problem resolution
- Thorough knowledge of construction costs, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, and accounting principles
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office / 365 and project management software (i.e. Procore, Microsoft Project, etc.)
- Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
- Minimum of 8 years of construction experience
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Minimum OSHA-30 certification
- Proficient knowledge of building codes and compliance
- Must be able to routinely traverse and inspect all areas of job site in all types of weather; this may include walking, stretching, reaching, bending, crawling, or climbing; work at heights using ladders and lifts
- Occasional work at site/main office for desk work and project meetings
- Able to drive a motor vehicle
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time
- Travel to jobsites required
- Must be able to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces (at times), and adverse weather or temperature conditions, to wear and work in personnel protective equipment
- Must be on-call 24/7 to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the job site
Desired Qualifications
- Superintendent certifications and/or licenses a plus
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