Construction Superintendent

Title: Construction Superintendent (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

Superintendent Job Function:

The Superintendent will be responsible for maintaining project safety, developing and updating the project schedule, preparing two-week look-ahead schedules, updating project schedules utilizing computerized scheduling software, assisting with the buyout and selection of major subcontractors, coordinating the work of the subcontractors’ field forces, communicating effectively with owners/designers/engineers, and maintaining accurate cost reports.

Superintendent Job Requirements:

• Two (2) years extensive construction experience in all facets of the project and an industry-related college degree is preferred.

• Experience in safety/preconstruction/staff development & retention/customer interaction.

• Strong engineering and construction management skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with the owner, architect, and the project team.

• Good time management and project organization skills.

• Knowledgeable of all phases of construction.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business and technical documents, cost reports, legal and regulatory documents and plans, drawings, and specifications.

• Ability to effectively present information to managers, clients, customers, and co-workers.

• Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to exert physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds.

• Be able to develop construction schedule via the critical path method.

Superintendent Job Description:

• Provides the overall direction and coordination of work assignments, and evaluates the performance of the assigned workforce.

• Addresses complaints and resolves problems.

• Provides input on operations matters such as determining what type of materials should be used on-site and when they should be delivered and resolving field installation issues.

• Reviews job sites for potentially unsafe conditions, and determines appropriate corrective action.

• Ensures quality control is maintained and safety programs are utilized so that co-workers are provided with a safe and substance-free work site.

• Monitors cost controls and job costing, quantity reporting, forecasting, and productivity for all job sites.

• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and adherence to construction schedules.

• Assumes responsibility for enforcement of proper procedures related to worksite accidents.

• CPR and First Aid Certification a plus.

• 30 hour OSHA a plus.

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