Superintendent

Description

Company Summary:

Primus is the premiere provider of design construction services in the cold storage, manufacturing and sterilization industries. Our clients achieve new levels of success because of our innovative thinking, collaborative approach and our grit. You can see it in our results and feel it when you work with us.

Job Summary:

Superintendents are the on-site project point of contacts. They are responsible for the day-to-day construction activities that ensure Primus projects are completed on schedule, within budget and to the quality standards required by the owner. This includes supervising material deliveries, subcontractor activities, building inspections and other responsibilities described below. Superintendents also champion Primus's safety initiatives and ensure the owner's sustainability goals are achieved.

General Duties:

• Field Operation Set-Up
  • Identify job site facility requirements and work with the project manager to acquire assets as necessary
  • Establish and maintain job site security if required
  • Contact local building and permitting officials and set up parameters for job site inspections
  • Receive all contract documents and maintain onsite files
  • Review documents for practicality and constructibility and communicate deficiencies to the project manager for resolution
• Job Site Scheduling & Coordination
  • Work with the project manager in the selection of subcontractors and suppliers
  • Hold start-up meeting (Welcome to Primus) with all subcontractors to review scope, safety, schedule and quality of work
  • Monitor purchasing and delivery schedules
  • Develop and monitor short term schedules
  • Conduct weekly progress meetings with the project manager and subcontractors
  • Coordinate activities of all on-site subcontractors for efficient operation
  • Monitor job site activities regularly for adherence to schedule and quality requirements
  • Review all submittals and shop drawings to verify they are in accordance with project specifications and drawings
• Loss Control
  • Establish and enforce an on-site loss control program in conformance with corporate loss control guidelines
  • Conduct jobsite safety inspections, no less than once a week; complete jobsite safety checklist and follow up on corrective actions
  • Address safety concerns in regular progress meetings with all subcontractors and personnel
  • Complete report on all loss control incidents and submit immediately (24/7), then investigate thoroughly to prevent reoccurrence
• Quality Management
  • Support the project manager in the subcontractor bidding and awarding stages to ensure that prospective subcontractors are aware of quality requirements
  • Conduct pre-startup meeting with all subcontractors and project managers to welcome them and outline quality requirements
  • Ensure that work installed conforms to contract documents and quality standards
  • Confirm insurance coverage before subcontractor mobilization
  • Complete quality check lists daily on all work in progress
  • Coordinate activities of independent testing lab personnel and ensure understanding of the project requirements
  • Receive and review subcontractors' daily inspection reports

• Conduct inspections of work as it nears completion and issue punch lists to Subcontractors involved
• IMP sign off

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills

• Primus is looking for strong leaders with 4 years of on-site construction supervision experience, preferably in a design-build environment.
• A bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field is desired, but equivalent work experience is acceptable.
• Candidates must have exceptional time management skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail is a must.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly are essential.
• Candidates should be proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook.
• Experience using the construction management software Viewpoint is preferred.
• Experience using the BIM software Revit in the field is a plus.
• Candidates should also be comfortable with frequent travel and living on project sites.

Work Conditions

• Works on project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions
• Works in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift/move equipment and materials weighing up to 75 pounds
• Ability to use hands/fingers to grasp, move, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to ascend/descend a ladder as needed

Competencies:            

• Action Oriented
• Communicates Effectively
• Collaborates
• Manages Ambiguity
• Resourcefulness
• Instills Trust
• Situational Adaptability
• Customer Focus

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Personal Days
• A 401k Program that offers an aggressive company match
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Company Paid Group Life Insurance
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Wages
• Casual Dress Code

Primus does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.