Superintendent 3-4-5
SUPERINTENDENT 3-4-5
-Multifamily-
JOB PURPOSE:
The Superintendent for Multifamily projects leads all field operations on large-scale residential developments typically ranging from $50 million to $150 million. This role is responsible for executing work safely, efficiently, and at a high level of quality while managing complex site logistics, multi-building or phased construction, and aggressive production schedules.
Oversees all field operations and total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in a safe manner and in accordance with design, budget, quality, and schedule. Coordinates plans and specifications with Designer to clarify discrepancies. Has thorough understanding of Contract terms; able to identify contracting risks and steps to mitigate. Has thorough understanding of Building Codes and permitting process. Able to manage to the budget and identify more cost-effective ways of doing work.
REPORTS TO:
Senior Superintendent or General Superintendent (when lead superintendent on a project)
JOB CLASSIFICATION AND HOURS:
Salaried / Exempt Employee
LOCATION:
Project Sites with travel between the Regional office and other occasional business-related travel.
QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS:
• 10-15+ years construction experience with previous superintendent experience.
• Understanding of all aspects of building construction
• Understanding of current IBC and local codes and permitting process
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Primavera P6
• Blue Beam
• Superintendent Career Training Course completion (or equivalent)
• OSHA 30 Certification
• First aid / CPR Certification
• Competent Person Training (see Training Matrix for details)
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES:
• Embody and promote Andersen’s Core Values
• Strong leadership, coordination, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to effectively set and communicate expectations
• Ability to oversee large teams and or multiple projects while in either preconstruction or construction phases at the same time
• Strong communication abilities both verbal and written.
• Ability to interact with Company Executives and other internal customers as well as external clients– ability to perform as a leader and a team player
• An understanding of the business and ability to apply sound judgment efficiently based on synthesis of past experiences
• A good balance of technical and managerial skills
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Safety
o Create and nurture a safe, respectful, and inclusive culture and take appropriate action when issues are raised.
o Ensure that the project team is empowered and expected to take action.
o Promote proper planning, adequate equipment, personal responsibility and support from management to ensure a safe workplace
o Participate in Safety inspections and record observations in Procore
o Participate in Incident Reviews
o Be committed to and participate in pre-task planning by ensuring there is adequate time for review and engagement by crews
o Ensure compliance with all EHS policies
o Maintain a clean jobsite
o Assist with and lead regularly scheduled, job-wide safety meetings/huddles to establish jobsite safety culture
o Conduct and ensure project orientations are being completed
o Respond immediately to correct potential hazards
o Proactively provide input to ensure that the project schedule, design, systems and budget allow for execution without putting workers at risk.
o Assist Project Safety Manager in creation of the Project Site Safety Plan including measurable project safety goals
o Determine Fall Protection Safety systems that will be used on the project
2. Quality
o Participate in development of Quality Management Program (QMP) with the project team,
Quality Assurance Manager and Quality Control Engineer
o Ensure the QMP is fully implemented and monitor
o Ensure specified materials are utilized on the project and stored accordingly to prevent damage.
o Oversee construction and documentation of mock-ups
o Record quality lessons learned
o Interface with OAC team in resolving field quality issues, pursue timely resolution
o Verify as-builts are being maintained on regular basis
o Schedule, organize, prepare agendas for and conduct Preconstruction and Pre-installation meetings
o Oversee completion of work to minimize punch list items
o Oversee resolution of punch list to ensure timely identification, communication, and resolution
3. Preconstruction and Planning
o Provide marketing assistance in pursuit of new work as needed
o Participate in proposal preparation and interview process
o Participate in Trade Partner interviews and selection process
o Participate in constructability reviews to ensure schedule, cost control, and quality are maintained
o Create and maintain project logistics plan and gain owner approvals as necessary, include review for construction processes that need additional engineering including tower cranes, loading adjacent to excavations, etc.
o Create Project construction approach and sequencing
o Participate in self perform formwork/labor review analysis
o Create & Lead planning and coordination sessions with trade partners
4. Schedule
o Champion the development of the Preconstruction schedule and coordinate durations with known Trade Contractors prior to GMP. Includes schedule run-down in preconstruction bid reviews. Hold a peer review of the schedule to confirm logic and durations are correct and adequate.
o Identify a “second in command” for schedule updates. This is not only important to fill a void when you are out of the office, but it is also critical to the skill development of others.
o Work with the Project Manager team to develop an early procurement and submittal schedule. Both schedules if outside of P6 must be simple to update based on weekly/monthly schedule reviews. Update procurement log with team as the project progresses and as scope changes. P6 schedule should carry critical/long-lead material or equipment submittals/shops. Add resubmittal time as necessary.
o Update project schedule on weekly basis and prepare quarterly Trade Partner CR schedule.
o Communicate schedule status and impacts weekly in OAC and subcontractor meetings. Includes status narrative in updates to external recipients.
- OAC – Written narrative of weekly updated schedule.
- Subcontractor – Dialogue of weekly update.
o Review CR items prior to submission for potential schedule impacts prior to notice to Ownership. Potential impact duration identified on weekly CR log.
o Alert team members of potential delays in a proactive manner such that action can be taken to avoid the delay.
o Provide a critical path / longest path overview to the team on a weekly basis. Provide a 2-6 week lookahead also. This can be used as a schedule update worksheet to track physical progress in the field.
o Discuss design changes (RFIs, ASIs and CCDs) with team to address any schedule concerns.
o Provide training for area superintendent in schedule development.
o Keep current schedule updates accessible on the project file sharing platform for all trades to reference: the overall project schedule and 3-week look ahead in pdf format.
o Confirm fabrication & delivery lead time with Trades Partners and material suppliers
o Update procurement section in master schedule with input from Project Engineers, to ensure materials are approved and deliveries are coordinated with schedule and on-site logistics.
o Navigate, understand, and update master schedule.
o Ensure progress of assigned scopes meets the project master schedule
o Learn process of master schedule creation from more senior Superintendents
o Forecast potential project schedule impacts and work with PM to communicate impacts to the owner
o Ensure commissioning activities are coordinated and conducted in a timely manner to meet the project schedule without impacts
5. Contracts
o Assist with Trade Partner package scoping, qualifications, and clarifications.
o Review and understand front end requirements /project conditions
o Confirm that contracts are executed and insurance is approved prior to Trade Partners starting work
6. Cost Control
o Understand the project budget and coding structure
o Assist the Project Manager with project manpower loading for GC/GR's
o Chart of accounts review and input - labor productivity & manpower plan
o Discuss all Extra Work Orders with Project Manager prior to signature
o Update site services manpower tracker
o Manage Labor, Materials & Equipment within established budget. Including oversight of Andersen and self-perform labor
7. Submittals
o Review project specifications and drawings to gain understanding of scope and requirements
o Ensure work is being installed off approved set of documents
o Ensure a complete submittal schedule is incorporated into the master project schedule and submittals are being submitted, reviewed and approved in a timely manner
o Monitor progress to ensure timely receipt from Trade Partners and material suppliers along with timely review by the Design team
o Assist the project team with submittal review, point out areas that require special attention
8. RFI’s
o Understand project specific RFI process
o Provide solutions including evaluation of potential schedule impacts
o Ensure RFIs reflect impact to all Trade Contractors
9. BIM
o Participate BIM design and clash-detection review meetings and provide input on constructability and safety issues
o Actively participate in BIM execution plan to ensure that the project maximizes the benefit of a modeled and coordinated project.
10. Communication
o Participate in staff meetings and OAC meetings
o Create agendas and lead weekly coordination meetings
o Coordinate with local building officials
o Communicate current job status and short-term goals
o Provide project communiques and directives as needed
o In coordination with the Client, provide proactive communication of impact to project neighbors
o Enter & review daily reports. Document progress and important conversations through photos, emails, and daily reports.
o Coordinate with local building inspectors to confirm inspection procedures, mandated kick-off meetings, and schedule inspections, and obtain certificates of occupancy on schedule
o Ensure commissioning agent is coordinating shutdowns
11. Training and Mentorship
o Participate in Superintendent Development trainings
o Regularly conduct 1:1 Check-in reviews with all direct reports and with manager
o Actively provide on-the-job training, mentorship and career growth insight to direct reports and other project staff. Track progress and pursue opportunities for their advancement
o Complete minimum yearly hours of required and specific jobsite required training (CPR/First Aid, Competent Person, Forklift, Silica Awareness, Lead/ Asbestos Awareness, CESCL, etc.)
12. Relationships
o Build strong relationships with foremen and crews
o Maintain and grow relationship with trade partners, clients and design team.
o Maintain relationship with local craft labor representatives
o Attend extracurricular company and industry events
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifting < 25 pounds