Supervisor

Primary Function: Directly supervise and coordinate activities of commercial construction trade workers on multiple projects. Perform supervisory and management functions related to job cost accounting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Assign and essential functions.)

• Review construction documents and understand scope of work to be completed. Read and follow plans, material lists and guidelines and apply necessary timelines to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule.
• Manage subcontractor work to insure quality and observe methods of construction
• May assist with basic estimating, Informs Project Manager of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer database
• Supervise trades crew and prioritize work
• Conduct regular tailgate safety meetings
• Organize, lead and train employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframe
• Enforce all company safety policies and procedures
• Enforce all client-required safety policies and procedures
• Submit hourly employee timesheets into payroll by deadline and ensures that hours are assigned properly
• Relate to the public, employees, and to customers in a professional, courteous and respectful manner, appropriately responding to their comments and inquiries.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong - to recognize problems when they occur and to work toward the solution of those problems. Communicate with all involved parties as to status of project (i.e., Project Manager, Customer, Employee, Sub-Contractor, etc.)
• Coordinate manpower needs
• May initiate purchase requisitions, field design changes, etc., which must be reviewed and approved by the Project Manager
• Attend face-to-face meetings with clients, project progress meetings and internal departmental meetings
• Keep records of the materials used
• Consistent regular on-site attendance is a requirement of the job
• Travel to various job sites with own transportation
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervision of trades labor, sub-contract labor and construction helpers. May supervise 1-100 employees.

Accountabilities and Measures:

• Project expense control
• Employee development and relations
• Safety
• Project Quality
• Communications
• Administrative Paperwork

Qualifications:

• Customer Service - the individual responds promptly to customer needs (internal and external), and maintains confidentiality
• Interpersonal - the individual focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control
• Teamwork - the individual balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and is able to build morale and adhere to group commitments, goals, and objectives
• Excellent Planning/Organization skills
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance and monitors work to ensure quality
• Quantity - the individual meets productivity standards and completes work in timely manner
• Excels in an ever-changing environment
• Dependable
• Makes Safety and Security a priority

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 5 years of supervisory experience in a construction trade (preferably commercial architectural).
• Associates degree in Construction Management preferred
• Familiar with various building methods and the various elements of a project
• Reads blueprints and plans

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Journeyperson card holder or equivalent experience.

Language Skills

• Write and speak simple sentences in English.
• Read, analyze and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquires or complaints.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas and graphs). Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

• Ability to use email effectively and efficiently
• Basic knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel, and Word
• Use of additional software programs such as PowerPoint and Microsoft Project a plus

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.
• Must use safety equipment (PPE) where warranted. The noise level at job sites is usually loud.