Superintendent (Material Handling Group)

A Project Superintendent is a company representative with the primary responsibility of managing the overall construction process on a project. They are responsible for ensuring that their projects are in full compliance with corporate and industry standards as they relate to safety, quality, and personnel. The Superintendent is accountable for schedule adherence, proper construction practices, project budget, minimizing risk, and maintaining a proper flow of work. They represent the principles and workmanship of the company.

Reports to:

Senior Project Manager, Project Executive, or Senior Superintendent

Supervises:

Assistant Superintendent, Foreman, and BLHI Craft.

Educational Requirements of position:

• High School Education with On the Job Training.

• Trade School.

• Degree/Experience (Preferred)

• 2-year degree in a relevant curriculum from an accredited college or university

• 4-year degree in a relevant curriculum from an accredited college or university or 10 years experience as a superintendent in charge of direct supervision of craft personnel.

• Trade Certification/Accreditation

• Journeyman Card

• Skills Training

• Competent Persons Safety Training.

• Industry Training.

Technical Requirements of position:

• Software

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

• Knowledge in Primavera P6 (or similar scheduling software/application)

• Working knowledge of Plan Grid, Blue Beam, and submittal software.

• General

• Mastery of industrial construction components, materials and their installation.

• Mastery of construction tasks, scheduling and trade sequencing.

• Mastery of construction surveying/layout.

• Mastery of construction documents.

• Working knowledge in building codes, industry standards, and building requirements.

• Working knowledge in each trades scope of work.

• Working knowledge of contract language

• Basic understanding of risk management

Essential Function of the position

• Supervising all direct responsibilities of the Assistant Superintendent, Foreman, and craft labor.
• Supervising the project's construction process.
• Supervising BLHI self-performed work.
• Supervising the coordination of material deliveries.
• Supervising jobsite safety enforcement.
• Supervising the projects logistics.
• Develop craft staffing plan.
• Assist with procurement of materials.
• Schedule development, management, and reporting.
• Project progress, quantity and productivity reporting.
• Aid the Project Manager in cost control and reporting.
• Aid the Project Manager in job photos and progress documentation.
• Enforcing risk management parameters established by Project Executive.
• Employee development for both Assistant Superintendents and Craft.
• Projects technical advisor.
• Aid in the planning of a project during the pre-construction phase.
• Aid in dispute resolution.

Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain relationship with design team and Owner counterpart
• Establish and maintain relationship with project subcontractors and vendors
• Establish and maintain relationship with inspectors and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Ensures positive exposure to community

Corporate Culture/Evolution

• Embraces BLHI Corporate Values
• Demonstrates adherence to BLHI Corporate Value in daily management
• Interacts with professionalism and pro-activism
• Continually seeks feedback and personal development for advancement
• Trains direct reports for advancement
• Seeks to understand and further the overall objectives of BLHI

Mental Effort

Considerable mental effort and comprehension. Must be able to make sound decisions quickly. Must be able to have sustained concentration with frequent interruptions.

Physical Effort

Requires moderate, varied physical effort and dexterity including: sitting stationary, moving around an office or jobsite, ascending and descending work areas, seeing and communicating effectively.

Working Conditions

Construction project site.

Likely advancement position:

Senior Superintendent

Requirements for Advancement:

• In-depth understanding of building components, trade sequencing, activity durations, scheduling software, scheduling protocol and a history of training direct-reports.
• In-depth understanding and enforcement of BLHI's safety program.
• In-depth understanding and enforcement of BLHI's quality control program.
• Ability of managing project teams and multiple projects.
• Ability to manage disputes.
• Evidence of upholding BLHI corporate values and requiring same of others.
• Understanding and engaging in BLHI overall goals and objectives.
• Working knowledge of contract language.
• Working knowledge of risk management.
• Evidence of supporting role in business development process
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prohibit or restrict the tasks that may be assigned, and is subject to change at any time.