Superintendent

Lead Superintendent

Classification
Exempt

Reports to
Director of Field Operations/ Project Manager/Project Executive (project specific)

Date
07/21

JOB DESCRIPTION

Who we are

Aurora Contractors, Inc., is a construction management, design/build firm, general contractor that believes trust and shared values are essential to how we do business. We treat our clients and employees like family, valuing experience and integrity in equal measure. Let’s see if we are right for one another.

Summary/Objective

The Superintendent provides overall on-site management and technical direction in accordance with company policies, project documents and federal/state/local governmental regulations to ensure safety, quality, cost and productivity.

Requirements needed - please either message, attach a file or include information on cover page:

How many years of out of the ground experience?

How many years of Industrial construction experience?

Please list your last 5 projects; out of the ground? size of the job? type of job? And your responsibilities.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Project Controls – Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Communicate well with Aurora Management, client representatives, architect and engineer representatives, other contractors, et. al. Supervise the work of any construction employees or other contractors required to fulfill the contract. Plan, coordinate, and supervise on-site functions (scheduling, engineering, material control, etc.) Manage and communicate unforeseen events proactively and immediately, presenting solutions and preventative measures.
• Standardization and Compliance Management – Work as a part of the joint project management team to develop and implement project procedures, best practices, working documents, standards, etc. Ensure that all on-site personnel comply with the project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, etc. Document any violations, notify project management, and recommend or implement necessary corrective actions. Maintenance of RFI’s and document changes, and thorough understanding of contract scope/delineation ensure proper coordination of project.

• Budget Performance – Continually review project progress, schedules and requirements for completion. Determine and recommend changes in methods, schedules and/or procedures to ensure budgets are met or exceeded. Assume responsibility for productivity of labor, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project. Keep Management team aware of any budgetary issues/concerns. Timely communication is essential in order to address issues/concerns before they become problems.
• 3 week look ahead- create and maintain a 3 week look ahead schedule to ensure that any scheduling issues are resolved before they begin.
• Timely / accurate field documentation – Lead future thinking and look-ahead planning, and long lead items. Ensure proper paper flow and information reporting from the project to the office. Take the initiative to communicate with people in the company and keep them informed about issues, problems and successes occurring on the job and how it will impact the overall project schedule.
• Staffing –Motivate and inspire employees and subcontractors through positive reinforcement and timely feedback on expectations for safety, quality, productivity and related goals. Lead the resolution process of any field issues with creative problem solving and use of expertise. Notify Project Manager in a timely manner should an issue need to be escalated.
• Technical Assistance – Provide construction expertise in support of the project through interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc. as required for the successful completion of the project.
• Customer Relations and Communications – Maintain positive, continuous communication with customers. Show integrity and dependability. Be committed to meeting the customers’ expectations.
• Schedule- Responsible for assisting maintenance and updating of the project schedule and milestone reporting, and projecting future schedule activities.
• Reporting- Responsible for the NYC DOB daily reports and progress photos. ACI daily reports, safety, QC, and AHJ logs, permits, inspections and testing.
• Site overview- including kick off meeting with Subs, Subcontractor Pre-installation meeting, Crane pre-lift meetings, Foreman Coordination and Safety meeting. Proactive engagement of subcontractors if concerns arise, monitoring/driving of subcontractor schedule and logistics and overview of budget costs with regard to manpower extrapolation ensure project conformance. Maintain safe and clean project.
• Responsible for TCO and CO process coordinating with Operations Coordinator.

• Represents Company- Exemplify Aurora’s Core Values, personifying Customer Focus, Integrity, Family Values, Quality work, and Enthusiasm and foster that behavior in project team.

• Approved Shop Drawing Review and Coordination.
• Schedule and lead weekly foreman’s meetings. Ensure documentation of foreman meetings.
• Schedule, coordinate and execute inspections.
• Closeout-develop and complete internal punch list prior to design team inspection, manager and schedule punch list completion, and assist Project Manager with delivery of closeout materials to client.
• Responsible for verifying delivery tickets, subcontractor ticket work and ordering materials if/as required.

Competencies

• Decision-making /Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Organizational Skills.
• Communication Proficiency and ability to ensure adherence to compliance policies and procedures.
• Collaboration Skills and team building.
• Time Management.
• Budget Management.
• Quality Control.
• Advanced Interpersonal Skills.
• Understanding and adherence to OSHA Standards expertise.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position manages all jobsite employees including Foremen, Crew Leaders, and subcontractors. The Superintendent is responsible for coordinating the work of all subcontractor employees as well as Aurora Supers and Asst. Supers, site safety managers, and third-party on site consultants.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work at the project site and will be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions and employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.

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.

The person in this position frequently communicates others. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to maneuver to, and stand or sit in place. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. May require movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position often requires long walks on rough terrain to review constructability issues on job sites.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 40 hours per week and frequently longer hours and weekend work.

Travel
Travel to and from assigned jobsite is required and overnight travel may be expected.

Required Education and Experience

• Five to 10 years of related experience.
• Computer experience in Microsoft Excel, and other business-related software is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of construction standards and methods, project construction documents, as well as local codes/requirements. OSHA, DOB
• Required licensing per state and local ordinances.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Managerial construction experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Strong communication skills; thorough and attentive to details; able to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline-oriented.
• Ability to read and understand blueprint, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, subcontractors and employees at all levels of the organization.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Aurora provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.