Superintendent
Description:
Job Summary
The Superintendent is responsible for the safe, successful, efficient and profitable management of all field operations of the project including the daily activities of the Foreman and communicating necessary labor needs of the project so that it can be constructed on schedule and budget. This position requires an advanced knowledge of construction activities which include not only field tasks such as layout, but earth also moving operations, utility installation, paving operations and scheduling and coordination of these tasks, as well as budgeting and cost projection. A strong communications background is necessary to convey project requirements and work through daily issues with the owner’s representative.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a complete list of labor and equipment requirements for the project with the project team.
- Gain a thorough understanding of the scope of each assigned project and contract so that it is clearly understood when extra work is being requested.
- Ensure compliance of Rifenburg Companies’ Safety Policies on the project and execute the necessary disciplinary procedures when necessary.
- Daily communication with the Owner’s Representative regarding clarifying and assigning proper payment of work completed each day and follow up as necessary.
- Maintain quality control on the project.
- Ordering necessary labor, equipment, trucks, materials and subcontractors to be sure that the work is completed according to the project schedule.
- Preparing weekly schedules for all labor, equipment, trucking, supply and subcontractors required.
- Track project quantities; making sure that quantities are agreed upon with inspectors.
- Supervise and assist the Foreman, as required, in the assignment and direction of personnel, equipment, trucks, material and subcontractors.
- Oversee daily care and maintenance of project equipment.
- Maintain positive relationships with local officials, residents, inspectors and owners to assure acceptance of work that is completed in accordance with plans and specifications
- Assist with recruitment, orientation and training of qualified personnel.
- Regularly review cost and budget reports. Be sure the project is operating within budget.
- Oversee and audit daily logs and written records of job conditions and progress.
- Demonstrate adherence to and performance in keeping with the goals of Rifenburg’s Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action obligations.
Preferred Qualifications
- This position requires a full understanding of construction activities which is typically gained with five or more years of construction supervision experience.
- An Associate’s Degree is preferred for this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This individual will manage two to ten Foremen who oversee crews of two to twelve individuals. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Benefits:
- Competitive Wages
- Health & Dental with generous employer contribution
- Supplemental Insurances (Vision, FSA, Dependent Care, Short-term Disability, Critical Illness, etc.)
- Paid Holidays
- Generous PTO
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- ....and more!
Rifenburg Companies follow EEO Federal and State guidelines prohibiting employment and job discrimination. It is the policy of Rifenburg Companies to provide for and promote equal employment opportunity in employment compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Vietnam Era Veteran status, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any legally protected status.
The policy applies to all employment practices and actions. It includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, job application process, examination and testing, hiring, training including apprenticeship and on-the-job training, disciplinary actions, rate of pay or other compensation, advancement, classification, transfer, reassignment and promotions.