Superintendent / Builder

SUMMARY:             

We are currently seeking a Superintendent/Builder in Los Angeles with at least 7 years of experience and/or training or equivalent of education and experience in the construction industry. Qualified candidates will exhibit a professional business image, be an effective communicator and demonstrate good business judgement and discretion. Experience with High Rise projects is a plus. Superintendent/Builder is expected to follow blueprints and point out any potential hazards on the job.

General Contractor/Owner seeking experienced Builder to manage the sub-contractors during the build out of large multi-family projects in Southern California.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Superintendent /Builder’s duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Direct and coordinate with all of the sub-contractors from grading to closeout
  • Maintain document continuity between all parties involved
• Conduct technical feasibility studies for new projects to determine any scope holes that need to be addressed
• Develop and manage project schedules
• Develop construction phasing to determine model location and production starts
• Full understanding of applicable building codes
• Conduct daily job walks to monitor progress, enforce quality control and safety, and identify/solve discovered issues
• Coordinate with Garden Staff and trades to resolve site issues
• Participate and lead weekly safety and construction meetings
• To know and follow professional work practices
• To know and follow Company policies, procedures, and guidelines
• To demonstrate sound judgment
• To meet work commitments
• To demonstrate effective work habits and attitudes
• To understand and maintain confidentiality
• To establish and maintain respectful and cooperative work relationships with coworkers, field, personnel, subcontractors, Architects, Owners, and other business associates
• To be a team player
• To be highly organized and time efficient
• To demonstrate clear written and oral communication

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be available to persons with disabilities, upon request, to help them perform essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 7 years’ experience in Project Management related to plan development
• Have an entry level understanding of Bluebeam
• Have a strong understanding of multi-family projects
• Residential High Rise Experience is preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge and maintain a current forklift operation certificated provided by Cal-OSHA (the Company provides 3^rd party OSHA recertification and certification).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite as well as Project 2000.
• Understand each discipline’s scope of work and design drawing details.
• Proper cellular phone use according to Company policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 60 pounds. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, squat, open doors, climb/ descend stairs.
• Walk jobsite daily, frequent each unit/ roof/ garage/ parameter of building to ensure jobsite safe practices and global project schedule maintenance.

COMMUNICATIONS:

• Must be able to communicate effectively (orally and written) in a professional manner on a regular basis with management and co-workers within the company as well as residents and outside vendors. Works well as part of a team. Ability to manage, lead, and motivate staff. Follows instructions and responds to management’s direction. Offers instructions and direction to support team performance. Takes constructive criticism and uses it as a learning tool.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY:

• Is reliable and consistently at work and on time. Willing to travel, and work evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Meets deadlines and time commitments to co-workers, vendors. Accomplishes projects and tasks within established deadlines.

TRAVEL

• May be required to travel within the Southern California Region.

OTHER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE

• An energetic, positive, ethical and enthusiastic leader with strong people management skills. Effective communicator, trainer and motivator. Inspires trust, respect and loyal team relationships.
• Understands business objectives (focus on profitability, quality, professionalism, efficiency and effective use of time), and is results driven. Develops practical strategies to achieve business objectives. Makes sound business decisions.
• Excels in a fast paced, dynamic environment; ability to adapt to changing priorities; remains organized and focused under pressure; able to meet deadlines.
• Calmly and effectively manages conflict, difficult and/or emotional situations; focusing on resolving issues and achieving an effective solution, rather than on blame. 
• General understanding of company’s policies and laws applicable to the conduct of business; follows and enforces such policies and laws.
• Works independently with little or only general supervision.
• Is accountable for the responsibilities of the position; accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner.
• Ability to plan, budget, schedule staff and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Treats others with respect; shows sensitivity to and respect for cultural differences; supports diverse workforce and helps to ensure a workplace and living community free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion with regard to sensitive proprietary and confidential information of Company, residents, and customers.

​​​​​​​Garden Communities is an equal opportunity employer, veterans and disabled.