Superintendent

Mid Hudson Construction Management; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Hudson Construction Management is hiring a Site Superintendent II responsible for the successful completion of construction projects. This role demands experience, with a focus on safety, quality, and professional communication. Candidates should possess at least ten years in construction supervision and a strong understanding of project management.

Key responsibilities include reviewing project plans, managing crews, maintaining schedules, and ensuring client satisfaction. Applicants should have strong communication skills, the ability to read blueprints, and relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience supervising commercial/residential construction projects.
• Must have complete working knowledge of all facets of a construction project from sitework through final turnover.
• Ability to train and mentor other personnel.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and create time estimates.
• Manage project crew members and validate their work.
• Ensure project completion on time and within budget.

Skills

Supervising Construction Projects

Communication Skills

Blueprint Interpretation

Organizational Skills

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Site Superintendent II is responsible for the successful completion of the jobs given to them, which includes completing on time, on budget, and maintaining a high level of quality, safety, and professional communication. Site Superintendents work indoors and outdoors, sometimes in tight spaces and must be able to adapt to conditions and circumstances.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Either completing the MHCM’s Superintendent I tier or minimum of ten (10) years experience supervising Commercial/Residential Construction projects. Experience in new and renovation work. Must have complete working knowledge of all facets of a construction project from sitework through final turnover. Good communication and organizational skills. Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and construction documents. Able to manage multiple priorities and tasks at one time – a team player. Ability to train and mentor other MHCM personnel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the following responsibilities.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review plans and scopes of work and create time estimates accordingly.
• Review materials lists and ensure that timelines are adjusted for availability, and time constraints.
• Schedule and assign labor, procure materials and resources, and provide direction and control.
• Oversee project crew members to ensure proper maintenance, repair, and alteration of structures.
• Validate team members’ work on a constant basis and ensure that they are managed properly.
• Manage conflict resolution amongst construction professionals, ensuring that work downtime is minimized.
• Develop a project schedule, including critical path work.
• Ensure technical specifications and plans are followed.
• Ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget.
• Complete quality of work inspections.
• Complete necessary daily reports and meet at least weekly with Project Manager to discuss construction progress.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by adhering to and enforcing MHCM safety program, risk management program and OSHA requirements.
• Set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary.
• Develop and mentor assigned Assistant Superintendent.
• Responsible for overall team morale and client satisfaction.

Competencies (in order of importance)

• Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing
• Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-
• Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Lines of communication

• This position reports directly to the General Superintendent.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience/Education: Min. 8 years of experience in supervising construction projects and/or an associate’s/bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, PC-based scheduling, and spreadsheet applications including Project, Excel and Word.
• Other Requirements: Demonstrate the ability to perform in areas: estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost.control, field supervision, financial reporting, client relationship, interpersonal skills, computer skills, safety/insurance, ability to communicate; both written and oral.
• Ability to read/Interpret Blueprints and Specifications
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.