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Drywall Superintendent

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Safety

  • Promote and enforce a strong safety culture on all projects.
  • Ensure compliance with company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
  • Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and site inspections.
  • Identify and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors.

Field Operations

  • Plan, direct, and supervise all drywall and framing activities.
  • Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
  • Develop and maintain short-term and long-term work plans.
  • Monitor production rates and adjust resources as needed to meet project schedules.
  • Coordinate work with BLHI team, owners, and other trades.
  • Lead foremen and field crews to maximize productivity and quality.

Scheduling & Planning

  • Review project schedules and identify opportunities and risks.
  • Participate in pull planning and look-ahead scheduling meetings.
  • Ensure manpower levels align with project demands.
  • Coordinate material deliveries and staging activities.

Quality Control

  • Ensure all work complies with project specifications and drawings.
  • Perform regular quality inspections.
  • Identify and resolve field issues before they impact production.

Leadership & Team Development

  • Supervise and mentor foremen and craft personnel.
  • Assist with workforce planning and staffing needs.
  • Evaluate employee performance and provide coaching and development.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professionalism.

Financial Performance

  • Monitor labor productivity and project performance.
  • Assist with budget tracking and cost control efforts.
  • Identify and communicate potential change order opportunities.
  • Minimize rework and inefficiencies.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of commercial drywall and metal framing experience.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Superintendent, Lead Foreman, or equivalent leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Metal stud framing
    • Drywall installation and finishing
    • Acoustical ceilings
    • Specialty wall systems
    • Layout and blueprint reading
  • Ability to manage multiple crews and project priorities.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Proficient with construction drawings, schedules, and project documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience on large commercial, healthcare, institutional, hospitality, industrial, or federal projects.
  • OSHA 30 Certification.
  • Experience in a self-perform construction environment.
  • Knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or similar construction software.

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