Traveling Project Superintendent

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Superintendent provides field supervision to ensure Westwood’s delivery of quality construction services to its clients by effectively managing all field project activities for jobs assigned to them. It is expected that assigned projects will be completed safely, on time, and within approved budget ensuring the client’s expectations and company’s financial objectives are met. Failure to deliver these outcomes could result in diminished project quality, project delays, profit erosion, legal ramifications, lost credibility, physical injury or death, and loss of clientele. Adhering to company policies, procedures, and practices to support the company’s mission, vision, and values are key responsibilities to be successful in this role. This position is responsible for managing the execution of the contracted scope of work through multiple subcontract tradesmen, ensuring safety and compliance with the project plans and specifications. Achievement of the contractual project schedule, quality, and financial goals are the paramount requirements of this position. Possessing and applying the required competencies necessary to meet all regulatory and licensing requirements of the project including permitting, building department inspections, utility coordination and landlord requirements are key competencies. The Project Superintendent will effectively communicate verbally and in writing to both internal and external contacts by providing detailed written and photo documentation of project progress and quality on a regular basis using the company’s preferred formats to do so.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

The Project Superintendent must have advanced construction knowledge as it relates the currently appropriate means and methods of all trades and in-depth familiarity of scope of work required for each assigned project. It is required that the individual demonstrate blueprint/plan reading expertise and be capable of supervising precisely accurate layout of the project site and the location of all improvements specified. They must also be proficient in utilizing existing construction management and productivity technology and be able to adapt to new and emerging ones. Effective verbal and written skills are important. The ability to effectively supervise and motivate a diverse group of subcontract resources to coordinate their work and achieve project objectives is a fundamental requirement of this position. The role requires one to successfully handle interruptions and still produce accurate results through sound and detailed planning, communication, and coordination of all trades. The ability to work within tight deadlines and manage high levels of stress are crucial to keeping the job on schedule.

JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervise various construction projects to include:

• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• 100% Traveling to Nationwide Projects
• Lead pre-construction meetings.
• Oversee all field operations by being present during any on-site construction activity.
• Establish and enforce the company’s onsite safety plan (including weekly safety meetings conducting inspections, addressing unsafe acts, and submitting safety reports).
• Supervise the work of all trades to ensure adherence to contract plans and specifications, quality control, and compliance with schedule.
• Maintain open communication with all Westwood personnel and external contacts.
• Complete a 4-week look ahead schedule and update weekly.
• Maintain daily reports and provide quality photos as well as a description of the project’s progress to project manager for inclusion in weekly reports.
• Initiation and coordination of all permitting and inspections by building department, landlord, and owner.
• Drive a sense of urgency by all trades to ensure achievement of budget and schedule objectives.