Superintendent

Nova Group, Inc.; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Group, Inc. seeks a seasoned superintendent to oversee all phases of construction projects, ensuring safety, coordinating workers, materials and equipment, supervising sub-contractors and staff, and that work complies with specifications, timeline, budget and quality standards.

Typical duties include liaison with project managers and engineers, reviewing contract documents, monitoring quality, guiding problem resolution, providing technical assistance, leading field staff, enforcing OSHA

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of industry related experience in residential utilities, electrical distribution, and civil works.
• Thorough knowledge of reading and interpreting general and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications.
• Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA/EM-385 requirements and safe working practices.
• Ability to maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project-related software.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with project managers and engineers for day-to-day construction activities.
• Review contract documents to understand details, notes, and requirements.
• Monitor quality standards and contractor performance; ensure QA and company standards.
• Provide guidance in resolving construction problems encountered.
• Lead and develop Nova field staff and conduct performance appraisals.
• Ensure adherence to ethics and compliance requirements, and enforce OSHA standards.
• Oversee scheduling, delivery, logistics, and staffing across trades.
• Act as liaison among owner's representatives, inspection agencies, staff, and subcontractors.
• Manage General Conditions/General Requirements to maintain budget.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Contract review

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Tools

Primavera scheduling

Job description

Superintendentsoversee and manage all phases of construction projects including project safety, coordinating workers, materials and equipment, supervising sub-contractors and staff, ensuring that specifications are being followed, and that work is proceeding on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.

Typical Duties

• Primary liaison with project managers and engineers for the day-to-day construction activities of the project
• Perform in-depth review of all contract documents to become familiar with all details, notes, and requirements
• Monitor quality standards of all jobs, including contractor performance, and ensure that all quality assurance and company standards are being met
• Provide guidance in resolving construction problems encountered
• Provide technical assistance regarding construction methods and equipment
• Lead, supervise and develop all Nova field staff, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals
• Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements at all times
• Monitors job safety and safety training; enforces safety programs and OSHA Standards as required and ensure subcontractor compliance with Nova standards
• Identify potential changed conditions and inform Project Engineer and Project Manager
• Assist with preparation of written reports and/or updates (internal and external) for management, client, and project team, to ensure a clear understanding of project status
• Manage and make decisions related to the performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control and trade employee staffing levels
• Oversee work among all trades to promote a coordinated project operation. Resolving local area problems regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor and equipment, schedule and all other appropriate matters
• Act as liaison among owner's representatives, inspection agencies, staff, and subcontractors
• Manage the General Conditions and General Requirements for the project to maintain budget
• Manage the work to ensure that it is completed in compliance with and conforms to the approved contract documents
• Other duties as assigned or needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of industry related experience in residential utilities, electrical distribution, and civil works
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of how to read and interpret general and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, as well as construction means, methods and materials
• Knowledge of construction cost control and basic accounting procedures
• Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Thorough understanding of OSHA/EM-385 requirements and safe working practices
• Ability to work with customers to develop and maintain long-term relationships
• Computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs
• Knowledge of Primavera scheduling desirable
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license

Working Environment/Physical Demands

• Exerting up to 40 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly. Work involves walking, sitting, or standing to a significant degree
• Work is performed at project (construction) sites and in an office and/or trailer
• Driving both vehicles and buggies/carts, if applicable
• Climbing in/out of vehicles, stairs, walkways, ladders, if applicable