Job DescriptionSummaryThe Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation of a job site, including scheduling, production, procurement of materials, manpower, equipment, quality, and safety. Supervises all direct labor positions on the assigned project. Manages and oversees any contracted work on the site to ensure successful project completion.
Duties- Champions "The Layton Way" by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
- Ensures that "Constructing with Integrity" is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
- Studies specifications to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction, based on knowledge of available tools and equipment and various building methods.
- Interacts with the Project Manager to determine the project schedule; develops and utilizes "look ahead" schedules to assess progress and spot upcoming issues.
- Coordinates the pre-construction meeting with the Project Manager prior to mobilization.
- Directs procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
- Ensures all parties involved with the project are informed of construction issues and progress: (1) meets with and directs supervisory personnel engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays; (2) meets regularly with craft personnel to update them on construction issues and to gather input for solutions; (3) meets with subcontractors prior to the sub's mobilization to review scope of work and schedule; also, advises subs prior to each phase of work on schedule and phasing requirements; and (4) meets regularly with clients to update them on the project's progress.
- Works with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within the project work force.
- Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and/or inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and to improve construction methods.
- Inspects work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and to construction schedules.
- Manages the project based on progress reports, materials used, and costs and adjusts work schedules accordingly. (New construction superintendents only.)
- Works in conjunction with project manager in preparing the Project Management Plan (PMP)
- Ensures that company policies, such as safety policies, quality standards, equal opportunity, and others, are implemented consistently.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in construction or related field or equivalent experience of at least 5 years commercial construction demonstrating knowledge of construction processes.
- Understands and applies building codes and other design requirements correctly and reads blueprints accurately.
- Has finish carpentry skills relevant to commercial interior work; install finishes to specifications as needed. (Layton Interiors Construction Specialists superintendents only)
- Administrative skills: monitors the progress and coordination of work activities; keeps other members of the organization informed of progress and problems.
- Management skills: establishes techniques to effectively and proactively monitor and supervise the work of subordinates, follows up on the results of delegated assignments, and is a team player that works well with other people; takes time to help co-workers, customers, subcontractors and others achieve their goals and assignments.
- Problem-solving ability: finds and uses relationships between data from different sources to formulate alternative solutions.
- Plans effectively: establishes courses of action for self and for others; allocates resources and assigns personnel; uses time efficiently; is personally well-organized.
- Shows initiative: actively tries to influence events to achieve goals, works well with minimal supervision, strives to achieve goals beyond minimal levels of performance.
- Knowledge and use of CMiC preferred.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt, Time Away Benefits, 8 Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
