Construction Superintendent
Job Description Job Description Summary: Responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and directing all field activities to assure the project is successfully completed on schedule and within budget. The Superintendent supervises crews and equipment, coordinates installation of all trades work, administers good construction safety practices on all on-site activities, and ensures project schedule is met. The Superintendent also maintains the job site office and proactively assists the (Senior) Project Manager with project close-out. Duties & Responsibilities: Coordinates and supervises all construction activities. Directs all field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, with quality workmanship that conforms to original plans and specifications. Maintains construction schedule, identifies and solves problems. Orders materials and schedules inspections as necessary throughout the process. Understands the project plans and specifications. Maintains positive relationships with customers, subcontractors, suppliers and other employees. Assists (Senior) Project Manager with preparation, scheduling and supervision of the completion of the final punch list. Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices and rectifies job site hazards immediately. Maintains an organized job site, including the construction office. Prepares and maintains status of plan reproduction. Creates and maintains project log of daily reports. Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors. Assists (Senior) Project Manager with preparation of subcontractor bid packages. Assists (Senior) Project Manager with transmission of addenda and other bid information to subcontractors. Assists (Senior) Project Manager in showing creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors. Plan, coordinate and supervise on-site operations. Supervise labor and subcontractors to ensure productivity, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance. Define and delegate responsibilities and set goals of subcontractors. Develop and maintain overall operation planning for duration of the project. Coordinate site testing and inspection efforts. Coordinate with and provide input to project team on scheduling, engineering, material control, and job productivity. Monitor status of project, schedule, productivity and costs. Review and provide input on job costs and projection updates. Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications. Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures. Take corrective actions as needed. Inspect work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies and explain and take corrective action as needed. Comply, understand, and support company safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment. Identify job site safety hazards and take all necessary corrective actions to eliminate or minimize them. Maintain good client relations. Competencies: In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures. Professional, organized, self-starter with strong supervisory skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to analyze problems and make sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications and costs. Ability to interface with clients and lead meetings. Strong building knowledge of all scopes of construction and ability to manage subcontractors. Excellent attention to detail with emphasis placed on quality. Very organized with a systematic approach tasks to achieve accuracy and efficiency. Professionally and technically competent. Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of project supervision experience in commercial construction. Bachelor’s college degree preferred but not required. Desirable study concentration in construction management. Experienced in scheduling, ordering, field supervision, quality control, and production of all phases of construction. Must be able to read, interpret and coordinate drawings and blueprints. Ability to create and manage schedules. Procore experience preferred. Understanding of OSHA and safety guidelines; OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License. Solid working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Share DSC’s Core Values of Diversity, Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Community and Teamwork. Company Description D. Stephenson Construction, Inc. (DSC) is a mid-sized commercial general contractor working primarily in Southeast Florida. Founded in 1992 by former Miami Dolphin and NFL Hall of Famer Dwight Stephenson, and his wife Dinah, DSC continues to be dedicated to building long lasting client relationships by providing unequaled service to its clients. We provide comprehensive construction services utilizing a variety of project delivery models including Program Management, Construction Management at Risk, General Contracting and Design-Build. Our motto, BUILD LIKE CHAMPIONS, reflects the company’s culture of teamwork and commitment to being the best we can be. In our constant pursuit of providing quality service, DSC offers clients the services of more than 40 team members from offices in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Delray Beach and Orlando. Over our 25 year history we have built a variety of project types with the main focus areas being Government, Education, Aviation, Sports and Recreation, Healthcare, Non-Profit/Religious and Multi-family Residential. Some of the our projects include the Urban League of Broward County Community Empowerment Center, the Broward College Health Science Simulator Center (LEED Gold), the Florida Memorial University Multipurpose Athletic and Wellness Education Center and three of the ground level clubs at the Hard Rock Stadium. DSC uses the latest technology in order to execute projects from the early planning stages right through closeout. This includes state-of-the-art software for Building Envelope Modeling (BIM), estimating, bid management, scheduling and online collaborative project management. Company Description D. Stephenson Construction, Inc. (DSC) is a mid-sized commercial general contractor working primarily in Southeast Florida. Founded in 1992 by former Miami Dolphin and NFL Hall of Famer Dwight Stephenson, and his wife Dinah, DSC continues to be dedicated to building long lasting client relationships by providing unequaled service to its clients. We provide comprehensive construction services utilizing a variety of project delivery models including Program Management, Construction Management at Risk, General Contracting and Design-Build. Our motto, BUILD LIKE CHAMPIONS, reflects the company’s culture of teamwork and commitment to being the best we can be. In our constant pursuit of providing quality service, DSC offers clients the services of more than 40 team members from offices in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Delray Beach and Orlando. Over our 25 year history we have built a variety of project types with the main focus areas being Government, Education, Aviation, Sports and Recreation, Healthcare, Non-Profit/Religious and Multi-family Residential. Some of the our projects include the Urban League of Broward County Community Empowerment Center, the Broward College Health Science Simulator Center (LEED Gold), the Florida Memorial University Multipurpose Athletic and Wellness Education Center and three of the ground level clubs at the Hard Rock Stadium. DSC uses the latest technology in order to execute projects from the early planning stages right through closeout. This includes state-of-the-art software for Building Envelope Modeling (BIM), estimating, bid management, scheduling and online collaborative project management.
