Superintendent

B. Kahn Construction Co.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

B. Kahn Construction Co. seeks an on-site Superintendent to lead safety, production, quality control, and daily activities on a major project. You will coordinate with the project team to develop plans, interpret plans, and ensure compliance with codes and contract scope.

You will manage schedules, mentor staff, oversee subcontractors, and drive site safety while maintaining strong owner relationships. This role requires OSHA 30 and First Aid certifications and strong leadership on site.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Hour Construction certification
• Current First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

• Develops the overall construction plans for the project in conjunction with the project team.
• Reads and interprets plans and specifications from the Architect/Engineer and can communicate these to others.
• Oversees all aspects of construction to ensure compliance with the scope, quality, and building codes as established by the contract documents.
• Reads, implements, and effectively adjusts project schedules for project conditions.
• Applies Quality Control Practices.
• Identifies pre-mobilization activities in conjunction with the project team.
• Conducts inspections and audits of construction project activities and processes.
• Attends owner, project turnover, mobilization, and coordination, and closeout meetings.
• Directs M. B. Kahn personnel, engineers, and subcontractors by scheduling and sequencing the day to day activities of work.
• Manages tool and equipment utilization for the project to ensure our resources are used efficiently.
• Leads weekly Superintendent Meeting when required or in absence of Sr. Superintendent.
• Leads weekly Site Safety Meeting when required or in absence of Sr. Superintendent.
• Mentors Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, and others assigned to the project.
• Performs reviews of direct report personnel.
• Produces accurate Project Daily reports for areas assigned.
• Ability to forecast labor and material needs for the project or area assigned.
• Participates in the presentation of an RFP when required.
• Promotes and maintains positive relationships with the Owner/Architect/Engineer.
• Works with Sr. Superintendent to manage subcontractors and suppliers.
• Proactively anticipates and solves problems that could delay construction.
• Identifies, nurtures, and solicits future business opportunities for M. B. Kahn.
• Maintains assigned company assets.
• Assists Project Manager in development and periodic updates of project schedule for areas assigned.
• Implements and adheres to M. B. Kahn's Safety Program, OSHA guidelines, and Company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Promotes integrity, honesty, hard work, safety, and quality throughout all aspects of the project and is a professional representative of M. B. Kahn.
• Performs additional assignments as directed by management or as required for successful project completion.

Skills

Assistant Superintendent

MS Word/Excel

PM software

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team leadership

Multitasking

Job description

Primary Function

Lead and motivate, in all efforts for safety, production, quality control, schedule, budget adherence, and daily on-site activities associated with the project or areas assigned. Serves as an area superintendent on a large project or as the lead superintendent on a small to medium project.

Responsibilities

1. Develops the overall construction plans for the project in conjunction with the project team.
2. Reads and interprets plans and specifications from the Architect/Engineer and can communicate these to others.
3. Oversees all aspects of construction to ensure compliance with the scope, quality, and building codes as established by the contract documents.
4. Reads, implements, and effectively adjusts project schedules for project conditions.
5. Applies Quality Control Practices.
6. Identifies pre-mobilization activities in conjunction with the project team.
7. Conducts inspections and audits of construction project activities and processes.
8. Attends owner, project turnover, mobilization, and coordination, and closeout meetings.
9. Directs M. B. Kahn personnel, engineers, and subcontractors by scheduling and sequencing the day to day activities of work.
10. Manages tool and equipment utilization for the project to ensure our resources are used efficiently.
11. Leads weekly Superintendent Meeting when required or in absence of Sr. Superintendent.
12. Leads weekly Site Safety Meeting
    when required or in absence of Sr. Superintendent.
13. Mentors Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, and others assigned to the project.
14. Performs reviews of direct report personnel.
15. Produces accurate Project Daily reports for areas assigned.
16. Ability to forecast labor and material needs for the project or area assigned.
17. Participates in the presentation of an RFP when required.
18. Promotes and maintains positive relationships with the Owner/Architect/Engineer.
19. Works with Sr. Superintendent to manage subcontractors and suppliers.
20. Proactively anticipates and solves problems that could delay construction.
21. Identifies, nurtures, and solicits future business opportunities for M. B. Kahn.
22. Maintains assigned company assets.
23. Assists Project Manager in development and periodic updates of project schedule for areas assigned.
24. Implements and adheres to M. B. Kahn's Safety Program, OSHA guidelines, and Company policies, procedures, and standards.
25. Promotes integrity, honesty, hard work, safety, and quality throughout all aspects of the project and is a professional representative of M. B. Kahn.
26. Performs additional assignments as directed by management or as required for successful project completion.

Required Certification/Training

• Completed OSHA 30 Hour Course for Construction
• Current First Aid Certification

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in all aspects of Assistant Superintendent.
• Proficient in computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Understands navigation and use of project management software or similar software.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lead an onsite team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.