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Project Superintendent

Farmington Company, Farmington, NM, United States


Project Superintendent

We are looking for a flexible, results-driven team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work and consistently meet deadlines.
Essential Functions:
Oversee the total construction effort of several projects to ensure they are constructed safely in accordance with design, budget and schedule, and that the end results meet both the Company's quality standards and the customer's satisfaction. Includes interfacing with client representatives, A/E representatives, subcontractors, etc.
Conceptualize plans for completion of construction projects and ensure that the daily and weekly job-site activities are consistent with these plans
Communicate company policies to Project Superintendents, on-site project staff, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and owner
Responsible for overall quality control on the project for both the Company and the subcontractors
Analyze and resolve construction problems, develop and implement corrective actions as required, and monitor corrective actions to ensure they are effective
Train and mentor on-site Project Superintendents and other project management staff, assisting them with establishing and adjusting work sequences to meet construction schedule, supervision of onsite functions, optimizing material usage, project safety, etc.
Study various job cost reports to determine areas needing special attention and initiate changes/procedures to ensure that the job is completed within budget
Act as the company's representative and develop a professional working relationship with owner, architect, engineers, building industry inspectors and staff, as well as various oversight agencies and other consultants, in order to ensure that the project runs smoothly and is completed on schedule and within budget
Interpret specifications, blueprints, submittals, shop drawings, and job orders as needed for area of supervision
Conduct weekly Subcontractor meeting, reviewing printed handed out weekly updated schedule, meeting minutes for required activities, with review of ASI's, RFI's, proposal request, and approved change orders
Delegate the activities of Assistant Superintendent, Engineers, Foremen, Leadsman, carpenters, cement masons, laborers, operators, finishers, helpers, apprentices and sub-contractors
Assign qualified personal to operate and maintain equipment and tools
Communicate company policies to crews, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and owner
Communicate production goals daily
Inspect work performed to ensure conformance with drawings, specifications, uniform-building codes, ADA codes, local ordinances, all safety regulation, policies and procedures and meeting the highest standard of quality
Fill out and maintain as needed: Timecards, Daily Reports, Concrete Pour Logs, Daily Production Forms, Absence Reports, Termination Notices, Problem Discussion Forms, and Injury Reports, etc.
Assist the Project Manager with cost estimates for change orders
Substitute and conduct for the Project Manager as needed, at any and all meetings with owners, architects, engineers and subcontractors, including taking documentation of the same
Possesses ultimate field authority on assigned project
Ability to travel frequently and remain eligible to operate a company vehicle or a personal vehicle for company purposes per Fleet Safety Management policy
Any other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods, applicable building and industry codes)
Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory and planning skills required
Willingness to attend safety meetings and receive required training on employee's own time
Ability to work well with others, particularly subcontractors, and suppliers, in order to direct the completion of required work in both an accurate and timely manner
Ability to establish procedures and standards for completion of the work, and ability to work rapidly and accurately with tools and equipment when required
Have a working knowledge of computers and software programs including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, P-6 Scheduling
Ability to resolve conflicts with employees, subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals, and owners
Understand the EPA / SWPPP requirements for the jobsite making sure they are met and maintained
Competencies:
Communication Proficiency
Leadership
Decision Making
Problem Solving
Time Management
Customer/Client Focus
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position supervises all crews and subcontractors.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time non-union position. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel:
This position requires frequent travel.
Required Education and Experience:
5+ years related experience in construction preferred.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Must pass a pre-employment screen, including but not limited to: drug and alcohol screen, background check, motor vehicle records check, reference check and physical.
Current and valid drivers' license in the state of permanent residence (must be insurable by Jayne's automobile insurance carrier in order to drive a Jayne's vehicle).
Must be eligible per Fleet Safety Management policy to operate a company vehicle or a personal vehicle for company purposes.
Proof of current completion of a general course recognized by Jaynes in "Hazardous Substances Recognition and Protection", First Aid, CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens and the OSHA 10 hour class, if applicable. (Or must attend next available class.)
Work Authorization:
Jaynes Corporation requires that all employees be legally authorized to work in the United States. Any person employed by Jaynes must complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and will be entered into the federal E-Verify system.
AAP/EEO Statement:
All employment decisions at Jaynes are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national, social or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Jaynes will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Benefits:
Jaynes Corporation offers full-time, non-union employees a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability, 401k, holiday and vacation pay.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.