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, preferably as a superintendent
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable MVR
  • OSHA-30 certification and deep knowledge of OSHA regulations
  • Strong project management skills and budgeting expertise
  • Effective collaboration skills with clients and crews
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and construction documents
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills, with problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and time management skills
  • Availability for frequent travel and long-term assignments
  • Leadership abilities to motivate teams and resolve conflicts
  • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays if needed

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage on-site construction activities and personnel
  • Create labor and material cost estimates for projects
  • Collaborate with clients and project managers on budgets and timelines
  • Schedule delivery of materials and equipment from vendors
  • Hire subcontractors and assign tasks accordingly
  • Maintain a daily log of job site operations
  • Adapt construction operations to meet project deadlines
  • Implement cost-effective and efficient management techniques
  • Prevent scope creep by effectively managing project changes

Benefits

  • Preference in hiring for Navajo Nation members meeting qualifications
  • Opportunity to work on multiple projects, potentially nationally
  • Involvement in a safety-sensitive role
  • Potential for career advancement in construction management
  • Access to ongoing training in construction safety and project management techniques
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 Farmington, NM. 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.


*These positions are subject to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA). In accordance with the NPEA, preference in hiring and employment shall be given to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation who meet the minimum qualifications for the position applied for.

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