4Sight Construction is seeking a Superintendent to assist our growing company with the coordination and supervision of both new construction and renovation projects in the Kansas City area. The position is full time, year-round, with excellent benefits. Candidates are required to have at least 5 years of construction industry experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Experience in multi-family and / or commercial new construction or renovation is preferred.
4Sight is a mid-sized general contractor specializing in light commercial and multi-family housing construction. 4Sight conducts its operations with an underlying approach of “Construction with Purpose”. This concept encompasses a commitment to the personal development of our employees.
4Sight succeeds when we provide our employees and the communities we serve the means to be sheltered, comfortable, and safe, and to truly build a better life. Construction is our vehicle to better people’s lives and improve the condition of the communities we serve.
4Sight offers great benefits including a competitive salary, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k retirement plan with employer contributions, holiday and vacation pay, paid personal leave, wellness program, flexible spending account, and paid educational opportunities for personal growth and career advancement within the company. Additional benefits for this position include a laptop, cell phone, incentive/bonus plan, employee assistance program, and a supportive environment for professional and personal development.
4Sight Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Summary:
Plan, coordinate, and site supervise new construction and the remodeling of existing buildings. Report to owners, owner’s agents and / or subcontractors.
Job Functions:
- Plan, schedule, and supervise all field employees and subcontractor staff
- Prepare and stage job sites for maximum efficiency
- Conduct site meetings, including safety talks, subcontractor meetings, contractor progress meetings, and scheduling
- Provide overall technical direction
- Represent the owner/general contractor to assure all construction-related activities performed by the contractors or subcontractors are performed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule
- Ensure finished product meets client's standards of work quality
- Complete construction projects on schedule
- Develop two and three week look-ahead schedules by identifying critical items
- Coordinates with key subcontractors and suppliers to ensure the project is properly staffed and materials are in place to meet critical path schedule
- Keep daily logs of work performed and materials ordered and consumed
- Oversee and implement job site safety program
- Work with architects and engineers to ensure that problems are solved in a manner that is most cost effective for owner and contractor
- Approve subcontractor and material supplier invoices for payment
- Perform project estimations and track spending throughout job closeout
- Act in a design-build role from project conception to field implementation
- Perform other duties as needed
Job Qualifications:
- Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record with insurance carrier. Where applicable, drivers will comply with DOT Commercial Driver License regulations
- Candidate must have reliable means of transportation and maintain minimum insurance requirements on personal vehicle
- Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, contractors, superiors, professional trades, e.g., architects and engineers, subcontractors, building codes authorities and owners
- Must have experience in managing project budgets, schedules, and work force
- Strong math background with ability to compute length area and volume
- Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints / drawings and take-off accurate measurements
- Sound understanding of accepted construction practices, techniques and procedures
- Keep current with new building trends and developments
- Knowledgeable of applicable building codes
- Ability to read and interpret specification manuals and correctly use CSI codes
- Knowledge of all phases of building construction, i.e., work commonly done by the various building trades
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, structural and finish systems
- Knowledge of building materials, tools, machines, building material costs, and wages
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
- Frequent standing, walking, lifting, handling, reaching to shoulder
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 100 pounds
- Occasional sitting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, carrying, reaching, stooping, climbing stairs/ladders, and balancing
Education Requirements / Experience:
- 5 years in the construction industry with at least 2 years supervisory experience
- Experience with Multi-Family and/or commercial new construction and renovations preferred
- Proficient with MS Office, Outlook, and current Windows Operating Systems
- Successful completion of the OSHA 10 or OSHA 30-hour courses preferred
Key Performance Indicators:
Key performance indicators are success indicators that are measured quarterly to determine if goals are being met. Key performance indicators for this position are listed as follows:
- Keep daily logs of work performed and materials ordered and consumed
- Projects are completed on schedule
- Quality Control / Warranty
- Eliminate safety hazards and injury
- Successful completion of Learning Management System New Hire Orientation training at the date of onboarding, and annual recertification each year after
- Complete a minimum of two (2) additional training seminar/webinars (supervisor approved) that are relevant to current job duties
Character Profile:
- Ability to motivate crews by utilizing positive methods
- Exhibits effective leadership skills
- Ability to resolve jobsite conflict in a professional manner
- Possesses effective time management skills
- Ability to multi-task while maintaining focus on long term objectives
- Committed to achieving a successful result
- Possesses a self-motivating attitude
- Takes responsibility for personal decisions and actions
- Communicates respectfully, authoritatively, and effectively
- Confident in personal abilities
