Construction Superintendent- Full-Time

Job Summary:

Responsible for construction projects that are assigned to the Superintendent. This includes supervision of construction cost estimates, material and sub-contractor pricing, negotiate and write sub-contracts and purchase orders, keep cost records, as well as plan and coordinate all construction activities. Also coordinates construction work with user group representatives and the Engineering Department.

Education:

Required:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or high school graduate with equivalent work experience.

Preferred:

Experience:

Required:

Five years minimum experience as a construction supervisor with at least two of these years supervising projects of at least $300,000 in size.

Preferred:

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration

Required:

Ability to acquire and maintain Tennessee General Contractors license for facility, by examination.

Preferred:

Department Position Summary:

Some of the processes of this position will include: construction techniques and practices; architectural and engineering concepts; construction, safety, and regulatory codes; ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings; ability to read and interpret contracts and specifications; ability to work with people; ability to work with contractors and vendors; ability to inspect and direct the work of others; ability to handle multiple tasks; and scheduling and organizational skills. Some of the procedures may include: manage daily activities of In-house construction personnel, contractors, and vendors as relates to in-house projects; order and schedule material deliveries; schedule manpower and contractor activities; maintain and update project schedules; assure proper accounting of material and labor costs; coordinate construction activities with user groups and related facilities personnel; coordinate activities as relates to Engineering Department; conduct inspections of ongoing work for accuracy; and manage safety plans at all construction sites. The equipment used will be; telephone, fax machine, and copy machines; hospital computer systems; hospital paging and radio systems; work-related safety gear; and work-related power tools (saws, planers, sanders, lifting equipment, etc.) Training and education will include: infection control; customer service; fire/electrical safety; hazardous communication; and confined spaces.

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