Construction Superintendent

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Superintendent to oversee construction projects. This role involves managing site logistics, supervising employees, and coordinating with subcontractors to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction supervision and a strong understanding of safety protocols and construction methods. You will be responsible for maintaining project schedules, resolving construction challenges, and ensuring quality standards are met. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality construction projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction supervision experience in similar facility construction.
• Thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment, and methods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise company employees and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure safety on site and manage project budgets and costs.

Skills

Construction Supervision

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Safety Management

Education

Bachelor in Construction Management or Engineering

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Superintendent

Job Description:

• Ability to read contracts and purchase agreements and comprehend what the contract entails for the project; coordinate subcontractor and supplier scope with Project Manager.
• Determine site logistics for site access, temporary roads, fencing, etc. and discuss with Project Manager.
• Prior to construction, survey and record all adjacent and perimeter site and building elevations.
• Arrange temporary services, primary surveying, and horizontal control.
• Conduct preconstruction meetings and weekly coordination meetings with all subcontractors, owners, architects, and consultants.
• Determine methods of construction, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment, temporary power sources, work schedules, and document actual hours worked.
• Supervise company employees assigned to the project.
• Schedule and coordinate suitable equipment.
• Resolve construction problems, lack of productivity, and work interfaces.
• Complete and oversee maintenance and proper completion of all daily work documentation and other paperwork required, submitting all as required on a timely basis.
• Monitor, coordinate, and review submittal logs and shop drawings.
• Review construction documents for completeness and constructability.
• Resolve plan and spec discrepancies with project design team.
• Work with project management to establish and maintain master schedule.
• Develop site logistics plan.
• Responsible for the safety of the site and all workers as well as overall quality of the project.
• Responsible for managing general budgets and overall project costs.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of four years of construction supervision and/or craft supervision experience in similar facility construction.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction technology, equipment, and methods; craft agreements, jurisdiction, and negotiations; engineering, cost control schedules, and safety.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills essential.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw solid conclusions.
• Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Four-year construction management/engineering degree or equivalent and eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.