Project Superintendent

Overview

Oversee all on‑site construction activities, staff, schedule, safety, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• schedule management
• safety oversight
• subcontractor coordination
• progress reporting
• quality assurance
• client relations

Tasks

-Perform safety inspections -Provide leadership in the monthly update and narrative process -Review project schedules during weekly visit, highlighting potential challenges -Maintain continuous client contact to gauge performance perceptions -Ensure that all subcontractors are working off of approved sets of submittals, shop drawings and coordination drawings -Foster and maintain effective working relationships with team members -Review the project daily to ensure that all activities are being performed in accordance with the contract documents, ensure that products delivered to the site are in conformance with approved product data submittals -Manage all phases of the construction process including documenting and reporting site activities and progress, manage and assist with Job Site Utilization Plan -Recruit qualified talent; mentor, coach, and train them to perform and ensure effective matching of talent to project scope. This includes Project Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Project Engineers, Labor Foremen -Provide leadership, advice, and assistance to field staff regarding materials, sequencing, scheduling, personnel and methods of construction -Ensure that all subcontractors participate in a safety pre-construction meeting prior to starting work on the project -Work with PM to identify and resolve personnel issues and construction process revisions -Schedule coordination meetings weekly with subcontractors -Oversee, manage, and document all day-to-day job site activities including OSHA safety compliance -Attend all scheduled meetings necessary to monitor and manage projects -Manage subcontractor closeout, transfer of utilities, owner training, work list and punch list -Manage site pre-construction including pre-construction survey, job site utilization and staging plans -Confirm that workmanship and materials conform to plans and specifications -Review safety reports and injury data to assess safety performance on assigned projects -Manage subcontractor performance to quality and ethical standards -Ensure that all pertinent benchmarks for the project are established and inserted into the baseline schedule -Attend/chair monthly schedule review meetings -Complete and implement construction office checklists including emergency phone lists -Mobilize the field office and maintains the job site to Vernon standards -Provide leadership in responding creatively to challenges to bring projects in on schedule and under budget where feasible -Request advice and assistance from the General Superintendent on matters pertaining to materials, sequencing, scheduling and personnel -Attend closeout meetings -Oversee the development of the baseline schedule and monitor all project schedules for compliance -Organize documentation of the job site for easy access and review -Adhere to all Vernon Safety program requirements -Attend/chair weekly subcontractor coordination meetings -Establish effective working relationships with clients and Vernon team members -Provide progress report with the two-week look ahead of schedule to the Project Manager and the field staff -Attend owner meetings as necessary and Project Team (PM/PE) meetings at least twice monthly -Ensure that all 1st delivery inspections and Benchmark inspections occur per the baseline schedule so as not to impact the progression of the subsequent work -Communicate issues, events, performance, and progress daily to the Project Manager -Work with clients and architects throughout the project, responsible for developing relationships that generate client satisfaction -Serve as an advocate for Field Operations -Direct field personnel according to the project plan and Vernon supervisory principles -Attend/chair weekly foreman and safety meetings -Actively participate in the development of business by supporting the Business Development Department as requested -Manage the quality and condition of all material deliveries -Ensure timely completion of punch lists -Review the project daily to ensure that all activities are being performed in accordance with all OSHA and governing requirements and the project site specific safety plan -Ensure that all subcontractors have a full set of MSD sheets on the project, as well as their site specific safety plan and current insurance certificate -Communicate clear expectations for safety to project teams -Maintain required safety reporting and all other required files to Vernon standards -Update Project Schedule monthly -Complete daily reports and maintains logs of key activities, files, and shop drawings -Report any problems promptly to the Project Manager to facilitate the most cost-effective solutions -Insure that as-built working drawings are maintained as well as the current drawing log and revision log, communicating this to the subcontractors -Assist in formulating and implementing construction schedules in the field -Identify pre-mobilization activities in conjunction with the Project Executive, General Superintendent, and the Project Manager -Maintain the schedule and ensure that work performed is consistent with the contract and will meet or exceed client expectations -Weekly site visits to evaluate conditions including safety and general presentation -Attend/chair subcontractor meetings and any others necessary to monitor and manage the project -Ensure that all bulletins, sketches and other documents are printed and provided to field staff onsite -Monitor assigned project for conformance with the construction schedule, expected quality levels, and adherence to the company’s Standard Operating Procedures -Attend/chair safety pre-construction meetings -Communicate relevant information to project teams -Attend project turnover, mobilization, and project coordination meetings -Establish and implement the Project Baseline Schedule based on the project contracts and subcontractor input, taking into account any elements that might impact the schedule -Develop start-up schedule with Project Manager and send it to the Project Executive and General Superintendent for review -Ensure that field personnel are performing to established standards -Participate in the one-year warranty walkthrough, ensures timely completion of all issues and that appropriate records are kept -Ensure that the inspections are approved, documented, and communicated to the project team -Attend owner meetings

Requirements

• 10-15 yrs
• general contracting
• dob licensed
• bachelor's
• nyc agencies
• problem solving

What You Bring

The Project Superintendent is responsible for all field construction activities on the assigned project. All assistant superintendents, project engineers, labor foremen, etc. report to the PS on the job site. The PS is responsible for onsite field administration, supervision, coordination, and technical management of all construction operations, including direct supervision of all field construction personnel. The PS will be involved with the planning of the work, scheduling, logistics, coordination and execution of the work, safety, quality control, punch list, security of the site, and inspections approvals. The PS is a seasoned professional within the construction industry, and is an experienced superintendent in many disciplines. The PS is usually involved with the preconstruction services of a project, working from the home office, and with the construction and project close-out phases working from the site. -Minimum of 10-15 years of general contracting experience or working at CM at Risk firm -Strong attention to detail -NYC DOB Licensed Superintendent -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management is a preferred but not required -Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to interact effectively with senior management, clients, and subcontractors/vendors, and the ability to handle and resolve conflict effectively in a firm but fair manner -Proactive, not reactive – ability to foresee, anticipate and resolve issues before they happen -Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action -Self-motivated and self-confident -Strong ability to partner with the Project Manager and staff -Judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command -Capable of dealing with ambiguity and tight work oversight -Ability to guide subcontractors through proper management and coordination -Business judgment to negotiate the critical balance between budget and construction processes -Experience relative to size/scope of projects -Excellent team development skills and leadership abilities -Candidate must possess Vernon’s Core Values: Leadership & Teamwork, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, Relationships, Safety -Experience working for New York State and New York City agencies (DASNY, OGS, SUCF, DDC, SCA, NYCHA, NYCHH, etc.) -The ability to constantly multi-task and handle competing priorities between Vernon business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations -Excellent organizational skills to manage the many details necessary for successful construction -A strong sense of urgency and initiative, and the ability to quickly study complex issues -The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes -Applicable licenses

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About Vernon Construction & Development

-Founded with a vision to reshape landscapes, the company has been a leader in the construction sector. -Specializes in a wide array of projects, from residential communities to large-scale industrial and infrastructure developments. -Known for transforming urban spaces and constructing long-lasting, reliable structures that serve both public and private sectors. -Leveraging a rich legacy of expertise, the company handles complex projects, often going beyond the conventional scope. -Committed to quality, innovation, and on-time delivery, their portfolio includes everything from transportation hubs to commercial centers. -As a trusted partner, the company delivers unparalleled value by fusing cutting-edge technology with decades of experience.

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