Superintendent

Megawatt Construction, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Megawatt Construction, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Superintendent to lead large-scale projects in California.

You will manage master schedules, coordinate subs, ensure QA/QC compliance, and supervise field teams to deliver on time and within budget. You bring 10+ years of construction experience, a stand-alone leadership ability, and proven skills in communication, problem solving, and safety oversight.

Qualifications

• 10 years minimum construction experience.
• Stand-alone leader who can run projects on his/her own.
• Understands all scopes and can answer project questions.
• Experience with data center, healthcare, and commercial builds.
• Mentors superintendents, foremen, and assistants.
• Excellent presentation and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update master schedule and weekly subs coordination.
• Direct field teams and ensure QA/QC compliance.
• Develop and implement Site-Specific Safety Plan.
• Close out projects with architects/engineers and final letters.
• Lead RFP responses and presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Scheduling

Communication

Mentoring

Safety awareness

Education

Journeyman

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Superintendents are responsible for the success or failure of the project. Their involvement starts when a project is awarded to Megawatt. They are responsible for building out the details of the project schedule, establishing the logistics plan, scheduling subcontractors to start work, working with the safety department to develop the Site-Specific Safety Plan and mobilizing to the jobsite. The superintendent works with the project management team to write scopes of work for subcontractors. After the project is started in the field, they continue to manage it against the schedule and the contract documents. They implement and manage the QA/QC and ensure all work is done correctly and in accordance with the master schedule. They schedule special inspections and final inspections to close out the building permits. They manage the punch list and work with the architect and engineer to receive final completion letters and close the project out.

SAFETY GOALS:

• Participates in stretch and flex and round table discussion at beginning of shift.
• Conducts a site safety audit weekly.
• Create Site-Specific Safety Plan with Site Safety manager/ Coordinator.
• Continually audit safety onsite before and after shifts.

DAILY GOALS:

• Manages and updates master schedule. Weekly schedule update meeting with MWE project team. Distributes the schedule to subs, and ensures it is followed.
• Collects schedules from subs and incorporates into the master schedule.
• Runs a weekly schedule meeting with the subcontractors. Distributes schedule weekly.
• Completes daily reports every day with ample photos to show all aspects of work.
• Reads and fully understands Drawings, Specifications and the scopes of work for each subcontractor.
• Runs a daily foreman’s meeting.
• Manages site QA/QC program.
• Mentor to assistant superintendents and foremen.
• Assists the Project Manager in preparing monthly billings.
• Reviews monthly budget updates with PM to keep the project within budget.
• Prepares and distributes Weekly Field Report.
• Hosts pull planning schedule meetings when needed to keep the project on task.
• Actively manages punch list and checks off items during the punch list phase.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Able to run very large projects.
• Fully understands both the CSA and MEP aspects of base build and fit-out construction.
• Extensive background in all types of construction - Data Center, Healthcare, Commercial, higher education, etc.
• Is a mentor to Superintendents, Foremen, Assistant Superintendents
• Provide training to superintendents.
• Understands the pros and cons of different construction elements and can speak from experience in those areas (liquid-cooled vs air-cooled, etc.)
• Manages the timely closeout of the project.
• Works with the Project Manager, Project Engineer, and Superintendents to close out the project on time.
• The point of contact with the client and manage satisfaction with the results of the project.
• Works with the architects and engineers to ensure a quality installation.
• Manages and drives the Design Built phase of projects.
• Actively develops business leads with existing and new contacts.
• Is engaged in the construction industry outside of Megawatt activities.
• Builds and manages the project team. Is a mature, guiding hand for the team. Addresses HR issues and is someone who people can reach out to with issues.
• Listens and is approachable.
• Humble, confident, selfless, kind
• Creative vision for the company
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Inspires others to stretch themselves and reach new potential.
• Teaches planning and scheduling processes.
• Helps with pull planning and other scheduling tools.
• Leads RFP responses and presents in interviews. Wins more work.
• Oversees day-to-day operations and recording of daily reports.
• Develops and spreads positive Megawatt culture.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years minimum construction experience.
• Journeyman or Bachelor's Degree.
• Organized and clean. Maintains a clean, neat jobsite.
• Stand-alone leader who can run projects on his/her own.
• Able to answer all project questions. Understands all scopes, at all times.
• Implements changes/ improvements to quality program and develops protocol for new processes.
• Understands different data center builds (Busway, RPPs, Liquid Cool, HAC/CAC, etc.,) and is experienced in base build construction as well.
• Builds relationships with clients. Maintains relationships to earn future work.
• Recruits other superintendents/safety to work at Megawatt.
• Good project presentation skills. Able to represent Megawatt in interviews and RFP presentations.
• Looks for new opportunities to improve presentation skills.
• Actively networks - is involved in 7x24 Exchange etc.
• Selfless - gives credit to the team for a successful project.
• Humble - does not praise himself.
• Is an excellent listener and shows empathy.
• Builds the Megawatt team, not just the project.
• Resolves interpersonal conflict within the team - does not start problems.
• Effectively delegates items to people who are responsible for individual items. Follows up with them to make sure the items are being completed.
• Able to read people and knows how to motivate team members.
• Incorporates procurement into the master schedule. Actively coordinates with project manager on material procurement.
• Looks weeks and months ahead. Anticipates and solves problems before they arise.
• Keeps internal team accountable for staying on schedule/budget and safe.
• Fully understands the budget and keeps the project within that budget.
• Challenges Megawatt to grow and improve the culture of the company.
• Leads by example.
• Looks for opportunities to teach project engineers and project managers about field related items.
• Learns from the project managers.
• Looks to grow into a Sr. Superintendent.