Project Superintendent

 JOB SUMMARY:  

The Project Superintendent provides field supervision to ensure Westwood’s delivery of quality construction services to  its clients by effectively managing all field project activities for jobs assigned to them. It is expected that assigned  projects will be completed safely, on time, and within approved budget ensuring the client’s expectations and company’s  financial objectives are met. Failure to deliver these outcomes could result in diminished project quality, project delays,  profit erosion, legal ramifications, lost credibility, physical injury or death, and loss of clientele. Adhering to company  policies, procedures, and practices to support the company’s mission, vision, and values are key responsibilities to be  successful in this role.  This position is responsible for managing the execution of the contracted scope of work through multiple subcontract  tradesmen, ensuring safety and compliance with the project plans and specifications. Achievement of the contractual  project schedule, quality, and financial goals are the paramount requirements of this position. Possessing and applying  the required competencies necessary to meet all regulatory and licensing requirements of the project including  permitting, building department inspections, utility coordination and landlord requirements are key competencies. The  Project Superintendent will effectively communicate verbally and in writing to both internal and external contacts by  providing detailed written and photo documentation of project progress and quality on a regular basis using the  company’s preferred formats to do so.  

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

The Project Superintendent must have advanced construction knowledge as it relates the currently appropriate means  and methods of all trades and in-depth familiarity of scope of work required for each assigned project. It is required that  the individual demonstrate blueprint/plan reading expertise and be capable of supervising precisely accurate layout of  the project site and the location of all improvements specified. They must also be proficient in utilizing existing  construction management and productivity technology and be able to adapt to new and emerging ones. Effective verbal  and written skills are important. The ability to effectively supervise and motivate a diverse group of subcontract  resources to coordinate their work and achieve project objectives is a fundamental requirement of this position. The  role requires one to successfully handle interruptions and still produce accurate results through sound and detailed  planning, communication, and coordination of all trades. The ability to work within tight deadlines and manage high  levels of stress are crucial to keeping the job on schedule. 

 JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

Supervise various construction projects to include: 

• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Lead pre-construction meetings.
• Oversee all field operations by being present during any on-site construction activity.
• Establish and enforce the company’s onsite safety plan (including weekly safety meetings conducting  inspections, addressing unsafe acts, and submitting safety reports).
• Supervise the work of all trades to ensure adherence to contract plans and specifications, quality control, and  compliance with schedule. 
• Maintain open communication with all Westwood personnel and external contacts.
• Complete a 4-week look ahead schedule and update weekly.
• Maintain daily reports and provide quality photos as well as a description of the project’s progress to project  manager for inclusion in weekly reports.
• Initiation and coordination of all permitting and inspections by building department, landlord, and owner.
• Drive a sense of urgency by all trades to ensure achievement of budget and schedule objectives.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE: 

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. 
• A college degree or professional certification preferred. 
• Must have a minimum of 7 years of experience in construction supervision. 
• OSHA 30 and CPR/Fist Aid is not required  but will be provided and must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment. Bilingual in Spanish is a highly  desirable attribute. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

The work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter while  performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with  disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to  high. A large number of diverse trade employees will typically be a part of the workspace at all times as will visits by  outside city, landlord and owner representatives When working in the field, the employee may also be exposed to wet, humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes  or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed  to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration. The noise level in this work environment could be moderate to loud. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully  perform the essential functions of this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably  accommodate individuals with a disability.

This position involves work at a construction site where duties will be performed both indoors and outdoors  and would be subject to environmental conditions.

• Regularly required stand, walk, and/or sit. Must be capable of accessing all areas of the construction project to  personally visually observe the progress of the work.
• Dexterity and repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Using hands and fingers to grasp, push, pull, and feel.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Ability to use oral communication and the ability to hear oral communication.
• Ability to create effective and clear written communications and utilize a computer keyboard. 
• Visual acuity for accuracy, neatness or to make general observations.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as  an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be  required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. During your employment, you will be  exposed to internal as well as client confidential information including but not limited to pricing, data bases, client  listings, etc. It is expected that as an employee of Westwood Contractors you will maintain that confidentiality and  conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Values central to Westwood Contractor’s success.