AREA SUPERINTENDENT
Under the direction of the Branch Manager, oversee the daily construction activities at assigned work sites. Responsible for the overall progress of the projects as well as the scheduling of workers and the delivery of equipment and materials. Works with contractors to complete projects within the given budget and time frame. Resolves contract disputes and arranges any necessary change orders.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
- Travel to and supervise multiple sites during the course of a day
- Hire, train, and general manage all employees on project(s).
- Monitor performance of sub-contractors and other staff
- Monitor project budget
- Allocate resources, materials, sub-contractors and other staff
- Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites
- Direct and supervise other workers, obtain all necessary licenses and permits, evaluate construction methods, and determine the cost-effectiveness of each plan
- Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, as well as interpret and explain contract terms and plans to co-workers, staff, and clients
- Accomplish project goals by defining scope and purpose of the project, determine required resources, allocate resources, establish protocols and standards, schedule staff, resolve design problems, evaluate deadline estimates and adjust as needed, and implement change orders
- Coach and discipline employees, adhere to procedures and policies, recommend compensation; and communicate job expectations
- Assist in meeting construction budget by helping to identify variances, and monitoring project expenses.
- Meet operational standards by resolving problems, contributing information to strategic plans, and identifying improvements
- Maintain healthy and safe work environment by enforcing procedures and standards and complying with legal regulations
- Prevent interruptions and fines by enforcing and fulfilling codes
SECONDARY ELEMENTS
- Perform other related duties as assigned or as required.
REQUIREMENTS
- 5-7 years’ experience in general construction, landscape construction experience preferred
- 5+ years’ experience supervising construction projects required
- A positive attitude and willingness to encourage co-workers
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to set priorities effectively and exercise flexibility where necessary
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and construction documents
- Understanding of proper safety procedures and recognition of hazards
- Outstanding verbal skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage others
- Flexible schedule to accommodate extended needs of the business, as may be required
- Strong business acumen
- Committed to customer service and satisfaction
- Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese) a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Sitting for extended periods of time
- Ability to uphold the stress of traveling
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, walk, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally assist with lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Regular, predictable attendance is required
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