Superintendent-Water/Wastewater

DOC; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel O’Connell’s Sons (DOC) seeks a Construction Superintendent to lead field management on commercial and public projects. This role reports to the Project Executive and drives planning, staffing, safety, and coordination with owners, engineers, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in construction, OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid, and a Construction Supervisor’s License, with strong communication and conflict-resolution skills to keep projects on time and budget.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to four-year college education or technical training plus experience.
• Minimum 5 years relevant construction experience.
• OSHA 30 Certification, CPR/First Aid, and Construction Supervisor’s License required.
• Experience with project management and scheduling software is required.
• Knowledge of field engineering principles; ability to manage unions and trades.
• Strong communication and ability to resolve conflicts diplomatically.

Responsibilities

• Detailed planning and management of construction tasks and activities.
• Direct and supervise layout and quality control.
• Manage field personnel, including DOC employed tradespeople and subcontractors.
• Determine staffing needs for tradespeople and coordinate with unions.
• Manage field payroll, review and approve suppliers/vendor invoices.
• Manage and track change orders and subcontractor time/material work.
• Complete look ahead schedules and provide updates for schedule progress.
• Communicate with owner and engineer/architect personnel.
• Ensure the project proceeds on schedule and on budget.
• Long term view of project direction; identify potential challenges early.
• Review submittals for constructability and coordinate; submit RFIs as required.
• Identify cost savings and value engineering opportunities for the owner/client.
• Lead jobsite safety protocols and ensure DOC safety rules are followed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Field management experience

Conflict resolution

Safety leadership

Understanding of field engineering

Education

Four-year college degree or technical training

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Project management software

Scheduling software

Job description

About Daniel O’Connell’s Sons

Daniel O’Connell’s Sons (DOC) has been in continuous successful operation since its founding in 1879. Headquartered in Holyoke, Massachusetts, our geographic footprint includes offices in Milford, MA, Holyoke, MA, New Haven, CT, Kingston, NY and Miami Lakes, FL.

We offer a full range of preconstruction and construction management, general contracting, and project planning services for building and heavy/civil work to public and private sector clients. By having these two sides to our business, we have the opportunity to work in different markets - giving us a breadth and depth of experience that allows us to take on more complex, special projects for our clients.

When you join the DOC team, you will be part of a team-oriented organization, where collaboration is the norm. We emphasize the exploration of how to use new technology, as well as innovative building techniques and delivery methods that will move our industry forward. Come join us as we chart the course for our future.

Position Summary

Provide overall field management for one or more construction projects. Management will be of commercial/public projects within our core markets: institutional and commercial buildings, specialized industrial construction, infrastructure, and heavy construction.

Works under the direction of the Project Executive. Makes decisions and recommendations which can greatly impact the company’s relationship with Clients and the project profitability.

The Superintendent is the leader of the field management team – this individual is expected to have high levels of integrity and strong management skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Detailed planning and management of construction tasks and activities.
• Direct and supervise layout and quality control.
• Manage field personnel; including DOC employed tradespeople and subcontractors.
• Determine staffing needs for tradespeople; work with local unions, hire and lay off workers as needed.
• Manage field payroll, review and approve suppliers/vendor invoices.
• Manage and track any change order work, including subcontractor time and material work.
• Complete look ahead schedules and provide information for schedule updates.
• Communicate with owner and engineer/architect personnel.
• Ensure the project proceeds on schedule and on budget.
• Long term view of the overall direction of the project; identify areas of potential challenges early on in the work.
• Review submittals for constructability and coordination; submit RFI’s as required.
• Identify potential areas of cost savings and value engineering for the owner/client.
• Leader of jobsite safety protocols; ensure everyone on site is aware of and following DOC safety rules and regulations.

Position Qualifications

In-depth understanding of all major construction methods and procedures. Ideally with experience in Water or Wastewater treatment centers.

Strong communication skills, including the ability to resolve conflict diplomatically.

Understanding of field engineering principles and procedures.

Field management experience.

Understand of trade agreements and ability to manage trade and labor relations.

Ability to serve as competent person for construction activities, including but not limited to; excavation, confined space, scaffolding, etc.

Education & Experience

Broad knowledge of construction practices and procedures. Equivalent to a four-year college education or technical training & experience.

Minimum 5 Years Relevant Construction Experience.

Knowledge of general business software, including: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, etc., is required.

Experience with project management software and scheduling software is required.

OSHA 30 Certification, CPR/First Aid Training and Construction Supervisor’s License are required.

Working Conditions

The working conditions of this position requires the employee to work both inside and outside, traverse a construction site, utilizing stairs, ladders, etc. and utilize personal protective equipment.