Superintendent 1

Harkins Builders, Inc.; Asheville, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & Disability

401k Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Profit Sharing Program

Performance Bonus

HSA/FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage and Expense Reimbursement

Jury Duty Pay

Job summary

Harkins Builders, Inc. is seeking a capable supervisor to oversee project engineers, assistants, trainees, and direct labor on complex construction sites in Asheville, NC.

You will drive production, quality, and safety while managing subcontractors and vendors to ensure profitable on-time completion. The role requires 3 years of progressive construction experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with scheduling, budgeting, and project software like Procore and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of progressive experience in construction.
• Ability to lead, coach, and train team members; foster a positive growth environment.
• Knowledge of estimating, scheduling, budget/cost control, negotiation, field supervision, and financial reporting.
• Strong organizational, leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Resolve issues with subcontractors in a timely, professional manner.
• Knowledge of subcontracts, bid language, and contract administration.
• Ability to create baseline schedules using logic/constraints.
• Experience with construction management software including Procore and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Supervise project engineers, assistant superintendents, trainees, and direct labor.
• Manage production, quality, safety, and timely completion through Subcontractors and vendors.
• Review subcontractor requisitions and invoices per company procedures.
• Coordinate shop drawings, samples, and specification sheets with the Lead superintendent.
• Enforce the safety program with zero tolerance on site.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning & scheduling

Budget & cost control

Subcontract management

Construction software

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Procore

Job description

Responsible for the supervision of assigned project engineers, assistant superintendents, trainees, and direct labor, while creating a challenging and rewarding environment for professional growth.

• Manage the production, quality, safety, and timely profitable completion of assigned project through subordinates, subcontractors, and other vendors.
• Review and approve timely subcontractor requisitions and invoices as designated by the Lead superintendent in accordance with the Company’s accounting procedure.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned project engineers, assistant Lead superintendents, trainees, and direct labor, creating a challenging and rewarding environment for professional and personal growth.
• Under the direction of the Lead superintendent, review, coordinate, and process timely shop drawings and samples and specification sheets.
• Ensure that the Company’s safety program is enforced at a zero-tolerance level on the project site at all times, and maintain adequate staffing with appropriate Harkins supervision when any subcontractor is working.
• Ensure that the Company’s Quality Control Program is enforced. Assist with developing a site-specific quality control plan based on the Company template, conducting a thorough preconstruction meeting with every subcontractor prior to the commencement of the subcontractor’s work, as well as any other meetings and inspections required to implement the Company’s four-phase Quality Control Plan.
• Notify Lead superintendent in a timely manner of all changes in the Contract, problems with the design, etc. to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents.
• Seek approval from supervisor prior to the start of any work considered outside the scope of the Contract Documents.
• Ensure the timely distribution of needed utilities to the project in order to maintain the production schedule and the timely completion of rough-ins and model units (if applicable) to determine the standard of quality and to mitigate potential problems.
• Maintain a working set of as-built drawings on site at all times.
• Under the guidance of the Lead superintendent, prepare project schedules that represent a logical/detailed progression of work with reasonable time frames for completion of milestones and overall completion. Update schedule at least monthly or more often as the contract requires.
• Review preconstruction checklist to ensure proper bonding, insurance certificates, signed contracts, or any specialized paperwork (SF1413 for military projects, HUD, etc.) before subcontractors commence work.
• Work with field administrators to ensure that insurance certificates and wage reports are up-to-date.
• Assist with generating, and update regularly, all site logs, including shop drawing, RFI, material control, visitor and applicant flow, TO, etc., in accordance with company policy.
• Under the guidance of the Lead superintendent, generate purchase orders for non-contracted items.
• Assist with maintaining daily reports of all site activities.
• As directed by the Lead superintendent, chair weekly progress meetings with subcontractors and prepare and distribute meeting minutes in a timely manner.
• As directed by the Lead superintendent, participate in preparing for monthly job reviews, including Lead superintendent’s projections, updated schedule review, etc.
• Expedite the construction of an exterior mock-up as directed to include exterior finishes, trim, roofing, windows, air barrier, flashings, and termination details. This will be done in a cutaway section, so all details can be reviewed and approved by architect and owner.
• Provide supervisor updates on project staffing and provide input on staffing needs.
• Attend required corporate meetings, training programs, and Harkins University seminars/webinars.
• Maintain professionalism and integrity in all contacts and communications.
• Produce the highest quality project in accordance with the plans and specifications.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Cumulative total of three (3) years of progressive experience in construction.
• Firm understanding to lead, coach, and train team members; monitor their work for quality and completeness; and foster a positive work environment that encourages the personal and professional growth of all team members.
• General knowledge of estimating, scheduling, budget/cost control, negotiation, field supervision, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated organizational, leadership, analytical, and communication skills necessary to organize resources, including people, materials, equipment, tools, and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and implement plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Ability to calmly and professionally resolve or escalate issues with subcontractors and other third parties in a timely manner.
• General knowledge of solicitation, negotiation, award, and management of subcontracts, including without limitations, preparation of bid and subcontract scope language.
• Ability to create baseline schedules using logic/constraints.
• Ability to use construction management software, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, Procore, and other web-based or mobile document and project management solutions.
• General knowledge of AIA contract documents, and in particular cost plus GMP contracts.

Benefits & Compensation

Harkins offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, short & long-term disability, HSA/FSA, tuition reimbursement, and mileage and expense reimbursement. For this role, the base salary range is $60,000-$80,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

• Life & Disability
• HSA/FSA
• 401k Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing Program
• Performance Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Mileage and Expense Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Jury Duty Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Training Programs & Seminars
• Wellness Programs
• Membership with Associated Builders & Contractors Association and other Professional Organizations
• Product Discounts with GE and other vendors