Construction Field Superintendent

Summary Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing a variety of duties to support the field operations of the Organization; Must be able to spend most of the day on his/her feet walking the project, directing the construction activities, being pro-active, taking written notes of what’s happening and what needs to happen.  Work with the subcontractors and governmental agencies for our mutual common good and benefit.  Implement specific procedures and policies; reporting (written and verbal) pertinent information to the immediate supervisor and project manager; responding to inquiries or requests for information.  

Essential Functions and Work Duties:  

The following essential functions of this position are performed personally, in cooperation with the supervisor, and/or in coordination with other staff.  Additional work functions and duties may be assigned.

• Act as the lead person in charge, providing oversight, being responsible, and taking responsibility for all field operations of assigned project(s).
• Manage subcontractors, including compliance with the contract scope of work and quality control.  Proactively work with the subcontractors to prevent, identify and correct problems.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and training to subordinate field staff, while maintaining open two-way communication.
• Maintain thorough understanding of all construction contract documents (including plans, specifications, reports, and contract scopes of work) necessary to execute the contract and build the project in strict compliance with said documents.  Notify the direct reports of any errors or lack of detailing necessary to execute the plans.  
• Ensure construction is in compliance with applicable codes at all times.  Maintain resources for all code sources on site available for immediate reference and notify direct reports of any code questions or concerns that may arise, including but not limited to: building inspectors’ questions, code interpretation or possible plan errors or conflicts.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of governmental inspection processes for the local of the project(s) and foster good working relationships with inspectors. Accompany inspectors during inspections.
• Prepare, implement, and update detailed construction schedules daily and provide to the project manager a weekly update the day before the scheduled on-site field meeting day.    
• Prepare detailed daily logs of daily events and pertinent information,  
• Responsible for jobsite safety compliance and reporting of all accidents and injuries to the home office and direct reports immediately. Prepare daily safety form in Procore.  Complete and submit time sensitive forms timely.
• Manage contract document changes issued from the home office.

• Diligently collate/maintain three sets of plans at the jobsite including:

1. Permit set-contains the set issued by the building department with approved revisions issued during the construction.  
2. Working set-contains the permit dated sheets and all revisions whether or not they were processed through the building department. 
3. As-built set-contains the permit set, approved and unapproved revisions and redline notations for all actual changes made in the field.
4. During closeout help package a final record set including as-builts.

• Responsible for pro-actively overseeing subcontractor scheduling, while maintaining and developing good working relations.
• Participate in field meetings.  Be prepared for regularly scheduled weekly field meetings with the subcontractors and other HCC staff.
• Prepare and maintain dry erase boards with information.
• Participate as needed in the invoice approval process by including acknowledgement, as requested, if the invoiced work has been completed, and alerting the home office if there are issues with any of the subcontractors.
• In conjunction with Project Manager, initiate extra work orders when necessary.  Negotiate with the subcontractor regarding the scope and amount of work and submit to direct report for processing.
• Manage reparation of punch list forms, schedule pick up work and ensure timely and efficient completion.
• Accumulate and assemble MSDS manuals from each trade.  
• Gather product specification information and manuals from shipping boxes to turn over to the project manager for insertion to owner’s manual.
• Responsible for the closeout of the project, site clean-up, bond releases, owner sign offs, etc.
• Implement and assist in updating procedures and policies as needed; ensure confidentiality of all company, vendor, and employee related information.
• Coordinate specific work tasks with other personnel within the department as well as with other departments in order to ensure the smooth and accurate flow of information.
• Abide by employee handbook, current laws, organizational policies, and procedures.
• Respond to inquiries in a professional manner within a reasonable or given time frame and established procedures.
• Understand and implement the requirements of SWPPP according to the Department of Environmental Quality.  Update plan, as necessary.
• Ensure dust card training is recertified as needed.
• Understand and implement the requirements of dust control according to the Department of Air Quality Management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly jobsite and field office, always.
• Assist on other projects as needed.
• Assist others with warranty issues and with project knowledge, as needed.
• Interact with office staff as needed.
• Ensure open two-way communication with direct reports to create an environment where they can support each other with their knowledge.
• Obtain and assemble product information in a complete manner for inclusion with Operations Manual.
• Competency with software used by department i.e., Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, SureTrak, PowerProject.
• Maintain regular communication with Project Management regarding RFI’s schedule, manpower, etc.
• Actively participate in the review and updating of trade Scopes of Work.

Other Functions and Work Duties:

• Perform other duties as from time to time may be determined necessary for the well-being of the total operation.
• Coordinate security personnel and devices, assuring they perform their duties.
• Coordinate specific work tasks with other personnel within the department as well as with other departments in order to ensure the smooth and accurate flow of work and information.
• Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed upon individual circumstances.

Qualifications and Skills Required:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.   Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• A B.S. or comparable degree in business and construction, architecture, or engineering or the skills and knowledge of construction management that would typically be acquired through a four-year college program is preferred.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in multi-family type V construction.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write and speak in English fluently.
• Proficient oral and written communication, reading/comprehension, and arithmetic skills.
• Effective interpersonal relationship and communicative skills.
• Proficient typing and PC skills.
• Functional competency with SureTrak & PowerProject scheduling software.
• Ability to use smartphone
• Ability to manage field operations and decision-making regarding all field construction activities.
• Proficient at reading plans and reports.
• Knowledge of all applicable building codes.
• Ability to effectively interact with AHJ and 3^rd party inspectors.
• Knowledge of all construction trades.
• Strong logic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload for self and others.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing:   Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.

• Ability to withstand extended exposure to outdoor weather conditions including rain, extreme hot and cold temperatures and conditions that may include airborne particles.
• Climbing:   frequently ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like, using feet, and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Crouching:   Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Balancing:   Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.  This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing the amount exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Stooping:   frequently bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Kneeling: frequently bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees. 
• Reaching:   frequently extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Handling:   frequently seizing, holding, gripping, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands.  Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand, such as to turn a switch or shift automobile gears.
• Hearing:  respond to auditory alarms and verbal commands with appropriate response or action.  
• Walking:  Extensive moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances on uneven terrain and moving from one work site to another.
• Talking:   Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• The worker is subject to noise:  There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions:  Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to hazards:  Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles/heavy equipment, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places.

Nevada HAND team members create opportunities to live well every day, in every role, and in different ways. Our assisted living staff isn’t just responsible for the day-to-day care of our residents. They surround each resident with love and compassion, treating the residents as if they were their own family member.
 
 Nevada HAND offers a competitive benefits package (with plans as low as $20 a month), 401(k) with generous company match, career advancement opportunities, and an educational assistance program with tuition reimbursement, among other great benefits. After all, helping others live well starts with ensuring that our team members live well, too!
 
What We Do
 
 As the state’s largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the development, management and administration of high-quality affordable homes and supportive services, Nevada HAND serves hardworking families and seniors on fixed incomes.
 
 Our mission is providing high quality homes with supportive services that address health and wellness, education, economic stability, and engagement – creating opportunities for residents to live well and for neighborhoods to thrive.
 
 Our team members embody our core values of curiosity, respect, resourcefulness, and integrity; and are here to do great things for our residents, our community, and one another.

Nevada HAND does not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, based on race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability as those terms are defined under applicable law.

Nevada HAND is an Equal Opportunity Employer