Superintendent

Ames Construction

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering
  • Minimum five years of construction management experience, with preferred superintendent experience
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record
  • OSHA-30 certification with knowledge of safety requirements
  • Strong project management skills and budgeting expertise
  • Collaboration and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to read blueprints and construction documents
  • Understanding of construction equipment with safety practices knowledge
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and time management skills
  • Ability to travel frequently for long-term assignments
  • Effective leadership skills to motivate teams and resolve conflicts
  • Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate construction activities on-site according to project blueprints and schedules
  • Manage a team, including worker schedules, project progress, and resource allocation
  • Create cost estimates for labor, materials, and supplies
  • Collaborate with clients and project managers to establish budgets and timelines
  • Coordinate the delivery of materials and equipment with vendors
  • Create work schedules for employees and subcontractors
  • Maintain a daily log of job site operations and report to management

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage for employees and their families
  • Retirement plan with company matching contributions
  • Paid time off and holiday leave
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Support for travel expenses related to job assignments
  • Company-provided equipment and tools for efficient work execution
Full Job Description
The Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all of the activities of a construction site according to project blueprints and schedule plans. Position duties include coordinating subcontractors, performing quality control, safety checks, and providing on-site direction when preparing construction sites. This position is classified as "safety-sensitive."

Essential Functions
  • Manages a team of workers, including work schedules, project progress, and resource allocation
  • Creates cost estimates for labor, supplies, materials and other project costs
  • Collaborates with clients, Project Managers, other construction management to determine budget and timeline
  • Coordinates materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers
  • Creates schedules for workers and subcontractors
  • Hires additional subcontractors and assign work accordingly
  • Maintains a daily log for the job site's operations, reporting to management as necessary
  • Makes changes in the operation as necessary to best meet construction deadlines
  • Implements management techniques that are cost-effective and efficient
  • Collaborates with clients, project managers, vendors, subcontractors, inspectors and staff on site and others
  • Prevents scope "creep"


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant construction-related discipline, such as construction management or engineering
  • A minimum five (5) years of experience in construction management. Superintendent experience highly preferred.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable MVR
  • Possess an OSHA-30 certification and a thorough knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
  • Strong project management skills with knowledge of construction budgeting "best-in-industry" practices
  • Collaboration skills and the ability to maintain relationships with clients and crews
  • Ability to read blueprints, CAD drawings, design layouts and other construction documents
  • Understanding of construction equipment, including safe operating practices and maintenance
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and quality management skills and the ability to problem solve, multitask, prioritize and work independently
  • Excellent communication and time management skills
  • Able to travel frequently and support long term assignments
  • Strong planning skills, including design execution, resource allocation, and contingencies
  • Effective leadership abilities, able to motivate team, set goals and resolve conflicts
  • Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary


Working Conditions
  • Location - This project is located in South Bay, Florida. Subsequent projects may be nationally based.
  • Travel - This role will be expected to travel to project locations, sometimes nationally
  • Construction site environment - physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. May be exposed to high noise levels.


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