Superintendent

Harvey Cleary; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm in Houston is seeking a Superintendent to oversee site construction activities, supervise field personnel, and ensure projects are completed on budget and on schedule. The role demands strong leadership and safety management skills while also requiring a minimum of three years of construction experience and a preferred degree in construction management. Candidates must also be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred.
• Current CPR/First-Aid certification or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction activities to ensure safety and quality.
• Coordinate field personnel to meet project schedules and budget.
• Maintain organized job site and promote safety practices.

Skills

In-depth construction job-site management

Knowledge of safety practices

Supervisory experience

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Four-year college degree in construction management

Minimum of three years of construction experience

Job description

Superintendent

The Superintendent coordinates all site construction activities and supervises all field personnel as required to successfully complete the project on schedule and within budget. This includes maintaining the highest quality work while supervising subcontractors, trade, and field personnel. The Superintendent is responsible for all on-site activities including safety of personnel and security of materials.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises assistant superintendents, field labor, subcontractors, and trade and field personnel

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises all construction activities.
• Directs all field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, and with quality workmanship that conforms to original plans and specifications.
• Maintains construction schedule, identifies and solves problems.
• Orders materials and schedules inspections as necessary throughout the process.
• Understands the project plans and specifications.
• Maintains positive relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and other employees.
• Prepares, schedules, and supervises all project work; closes out projects.
• Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices, and rectifies job site hazards immediately.
• Ensures all employees and contractors are adhering to the company safety policy.
• Maintains an organized job site, including the field office.
• Demonstrates strong leadership characteristics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of construction job-site management.
• Considerable knowledge of the construction industry and safety practices.
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Displays strong written and oral communication skills and employs effective listening skills.
• Analyzes problems and makes sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications, and costs.
• Tactful and mature demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with diverse personalities.

Required Education and Experience

• Four-year college degree in construction management is preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of three years of successful construction experience.
• Experience in scheduling, field supervision, quality control, and production of all phases of commercial construction.
• OSHA 510 preferred, but not required.
• Current CPR/First-Aid certification or ability to obtain it within the first 6 months of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Physical abilities representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require the use of arms, legs, and entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, pushing/pulling, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity and sufficient ability to coordinate the movement of hands, feet, and body generally as needed to operate a variety of machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Must be able to work in a variety of work conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noise, smells, weather elements, and other elements associated with commercial construction sites.
• Must be able to be aware of surroundings (which generally requires sufficient vision and hearing).
• Must be able to distinguish colors given safety signs and warnings.
• Must be able to maintain balance.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to work in tight or confined spaces.
• Must be able to safely work on or around scaffolding and trenches.
• Must be able to use all applicable Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to perform all the functions necessary to complete the above duties/responsibilities on a safe but timely basis.

Background Check

Prospective employees must be able to pass a criminal background check, pre-employment, and random drug screen.