Superintendent
Job Description
Project Superintendent: Reports to Director of Field Operations
We are seeking an experienced Luxury Custom Home Superintendent for ground up high-end custom home construction and remodels. This is a full-time, long-term position that requires optimum performance from a construction professional knowledgeable of materials, means, and methods of construction and scheduling. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to provide on-site management of trade partners and works with the Homeowner’s team as well as the Merlin team to ensure our quality standards are met while completing projects on schedule and within budget.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides site organization including setup of jobsite office, temporary toilet, phone, and electrical needs; identifies storage-staging areas; oversees site security and company signage installation.
- Assists Project Coordinator (PC) to produce communication with clients regarding the design decision process and change orders.
- Works with Project Coordinator (PC to manage/maintain Project’s Procore software program, including daily logs.
- Collaborates with PM to obtain proposals, timelines & change orders (AWAs) from subcontractors on site for approval.
- Responsible for daily jobsite operations and building process on site from start to finish.
- Able to manage and direct all the trades on site and maintain a positive relation with all stakeholders
- Highly proficient in civil work, site utilities and structural coordination from slab to standing structure. Capable of coordination with engineers and architects and suggesting creative solutions to site conditions encountered.
- Highly proficient in plans and specs reading including civil grading elevations and site utilities to be able to direct and coordinate with the site trades
- Works with PC and selected office staff to coordinate labor needs as required.
- Works with PC on “Super Draw Report” for weekly payment approvals.
- Orders & schedules all jobsite material deliveries and site work as required.
- Works with Estimator & PC developing contracted project budget and schedule.
- Works with PC & Estimator on AWAs on constructability, issues, options, & value alternatives.
- Communicates with PM & Procore on weekly Super’s meeting to create agenda, review & update: schedule, budget, AWAs, current week’s task status, two-week task/sub “Look Ahead” and any design, structural or schedule issues.
- Responsible for maintaining property protection & preparing for pending weather forecasts.
- Schedules Building Department inspections, as necessary.
- Provides input for onsite project meetings and agendas to PC.
- Inspects jobsite daily for cleanliness and to verify that company standards for quality are being met.
- Implements jobsite safety program per Safety Director’s guidelines.
- Maintains Procore jobsite records including Daily Logs, photos, and documenting “as-built” plans.
- Signs off on all on site Merlin employee time cards verifying hours and appropriate cost codes.
- Maintains neighbor relations by reviewing impact of project on neighborhood and compliance with any special restrictions required by the neighborhood.
- Attends and participates in weekly project meetings, super’s, SWOT, and company wide meetings.
- Mentors Carpenters and Laborers in their professional development and growth.
- Sets the example of Merlin’s CORE VALUES
- Communicates, follows, and implements Merlin’s policies and procedures as required
- Works with PC to hand off completed project and “Homeowner’s Book”.
Education / Experience:
Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience as a Superintendent in the building industry, with the last 4 years on high-end custom home projects over $1,000,000.
Language:
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. A foreign language is not required, but the ability to speak Spanish is beneficial.
Mathematical Skills:
A deep understanding of mathematics and strong analytical skills are a must.
Building Industry Skills:
An exceptional proficiency in interpreting and understanding all construction documents. A thorough knowledge of building codes and procedures, inspection process, requirements, and in plans.
Computer Skills:
Windows 365 Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project) the ability to quickly learn Procore Software and Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS). Be able to use MS Project for scheduling purpose on every project (set up initial schedule, baseline and weekly job progress updates)
Reasoning Skills:
Must be able to approach all aspects of position and provide the same when consulting with others logically and creatively.
Other Skills & Abilities:
Must work well in a team environment with other leaders in the organization. Must present a professional image demonstrating a positive & proactive demeanor at the jobsite. Good supervision, communication & time management skills required. Supervise on-site 15-50 individuals.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to occasionally carry, push, pull, reach, and lift materials, tools equipment and parts weighing up to 100 pounds. Must be able to occasionally crawl, climb or maneuver in attic or crawl spaces and roofs.