Project Manager - Superintendent

belforusa; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BELFOR is seeking an entry-level Superintendent to supervise residential and light commercial work within our restoration construction tracks. You will coordinate crews, review plans, and ensure work is completed on time and on budget while maintaining customer satisfaction.

The role requires completing BELFOR training, operating a Hi-Lo forklift, and adhering to safety standards. Occasional travel and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• IICRC ASD designation for Water Damage work is required.
• New Hire Coursework with BELFOR must be completed.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Know program requirements for TPA work and manage estimates and budgets.
• Understand scope, schedule work, and ensure safety and quality control.
• Develop core project management skills: time, budget, scheduling, site supervision, communication.
• Advance knowledge of current restoration and construction practices.
• Document progress and notify managers of issues.
• Provide field documentation, photos, graphs, and sketches for projects.
• Perform skills from prior BELFOR intermediate roles as needed.
• Conduct daily vehicle safety and maintenance checks.
• Meet BELFOR standards for safeguarding property and customer service.
• Work under time constraints and be willing to travel.

Skills

IICRC ASD designation

English literacy

Strong work ethic

Education

BELFOR New Hire Coursework

Tools

Hi-Lo forklift

Blueprint reading

Job description

BELFOR Project Managers have either a restoration or construction focus. Candidates for the entry level superintendent position must have sufficient relevant training and experience pursuant to listed competencies in their focus area. Successful superintendent candidates may qualify through internal tenure with one or more BELFOR technician tracks of fire, water and contents or through tenure with the BELFOR carpentry Track. External candidates may qualify through relevant experience in the restoration, cleaning, and/or construction industries. This is the second phase of the Project Manager path.

Responsibilities

• Superintendents assigned TPA program work must know all program requirements as well as Xactimate estimates and budgets.
• Construction track -- must understand scope, schedule work, communicate professionally, ensure project safety, and maintain quality control
• Establish their core project management capabilities while at this level. Critical skills include time management, budgeting, scheduling, site supervision, customer contact, communication, quality control, safety, documentation, and change orders
• Must continually advance their knowledge of current and past construction practices
• Review daily requirements of the projects, document progress and notify managers of progress and challenges
• Provide appropriate field documentation, photo logs, graphs and sketches for various TPA projects
• Must be able to perform all skills related to prior Intermediate Fire Damage Specialist, intermediate Water Damage Specialist, Intermediate Carpenter roles.
• Perform Daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and maintain in clean serviceable condition
• Must maintain attention to detail
• Will be required to meet BELFOR Standards in safeguarding other people's property
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices
• Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
• Will be required to work nights and weekends as requested and travel periodically
• Report time worked and equipment and consumables used timely and accurately
• Attend BELFOR sponsored operations and safety training courses as required

Requirements

• Supervise and self-perform residential and light commercial work
• Continue training until they demonstrate ability to complete projects on time and on budget with documented customer satisfaction
• Construction focus -- plan, coordinate, and oversee employees and subcontractors in all phases of work
• Read and manage blue prints
• Responsible for projects up to $150K
• Understand and adhere to local building codes and regulatory agencies
• Restoration focus -- direct small crews of BELFOR personnel and temporary workers
• Responsible for projects up to $50K
• Attend BELFOR approved training courses in areas of lesser experience.
• Supervise multiple crews simultaneously on multiple projects
• Select appropriate disposal options and get release of liability for disposed items

Qualifications

• Carry current IICRC ASD designation for Water Damage related work
• Completion of all BELFOR required New Hire Coursework
• Certified to operate a Hi-Lo fork lift
• Complete previous 18 months as Intermediate Water Damage Specialist, intermediate Carpentry, or Intermediate Fire Damage Specialist or have similar industry experience
• Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per BELFOR's vehicle policy
• Possess sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
• English language literacy and fluency

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting in excess of 50 lbs
• Occasional lifting from 41 lbs +, assisted (up to 50% of the time)
• Access and mobility in tight spaces
• Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling
• Ability to use mobile devices for collection of data and time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.