Field Superintendent

Overview

Oversee on‑site construction operations, schedule, quality, safety for multifamily projects.

Key Responsibilities

• punch list
• safety checks
• schedule tracking
• shop drawings
• machinery ops
• subcontractor coordination

Tasks

-Read plan pages, phone and computer screen. -Manage project punch list during all phases of construction to ensure quality finish. -Perform daily safety checklist and forward to office as directed. -Collect subcontractor Safety Manuals prior to commencement of their work. -Make field decisions as required and report to Project Manager with results and get prior approval from Project Manager if there will be any cost change. -Document, as necessary, all safety violations per HCG Safety Manual. Notify subcontractors and take corrective measures. -Keep “general condition” line items below or within budget. -Move about and reach for items. -Coordinate all project field operations, including subcontractors, materials deliveries and labor, within scheduled project time frames. -Maintain 3 week look ahead schedule, showing all project milestone schedule. -Ensure the project punch list is completed (100%) within 15 days of receipt of the occupancy permit. -Identify unsafe working conditions or unsafe practices being performed. Inform subcontractor, Project Manager and Safety Manager of unsafe practice and document that same was performed. -Walk the job sites on even and uneven ground; this could be up to 20,000 steps per day. -Climb ladders 6-8 feet as well as up to 24 feet. -Ensure the project is completed on time as scheduled. -Keeps log of lessons learned throughout project and share such with functional leaders. -Monitor schedule status daily and measure against milestone dates. Daily communication with the office is required with completion of detailed Field Reports and photo documentation. -Monitor general conditions monthly with review by Project Manager. -Communicate necessary changes to plan detail or spec to design manager for implementation into construction documents. -Operate a computer keyboard, standard office equipment and cell phone. -Walk up and down stairs often carrying a weight up to 60 pounds. -Lead on-site Horizon staff. -Ensure all trades provide a quality finished project. -Notify Project Manager and/or DFO of issues or concerns in making project critical dates. Obtain the necessary information to formulate recovery schedules as needed with Project Manager. -Indicate and formulate formal RFI while forwarding to proper consulting firm for response. -Perform shop drawing review. This task requires attention to detail and persistence. The shop drawings are primarily reviewed by the Field Superintendent with input from the Project Manager regarding methods and coordination of work. -Operate machinery such as skid-steers and forklifts. -Work with Project Manager during budget process for establishment of budget through GMP. -Initiate and document pre-construction safety discussion with each subcontractor prior to subcontractor start. -Request and monitor adequate SDS manual for each required subcontractor material not adequately covered in HCG SDS Book. -Request, as appropriate, additional support from Horizon Safety Manager or other staff to manage project safety per HCG Safety Manual. -Work long hours per day 9-10; sometimes up to 12-14 hours if the job necessitates it.

Requirements

• osha30
• first aid
• 10+ years
• construction expertise
• problem solving
• leadership

What You Bring

-Ability to problem solve. -The person in this position must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with other members of the construction department and with third-party contractors and tradesman, as well as with company owners and managers, and all other office team members. -Familiarity with all facets of construction, including earthwork, drainage, framing, finishes and all mechanicals is a must. -A minimum of ten years’ experience in construction, including large-scale multi-family residential and/or commercial construction, is required for this position. -Required to have or get upon employment OSHA30 and First Aid/CPR certification -Communicate clearly with subcontractors, clients/customers, and teammates. -Stand for long periods of time as well as bend. -Ability to supervise, teach and motivate staff; willingness to perform any task that is required and possess good safety habits. -Handle high level of stress. -Agile in decision-making and judgment -Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. -A high degree of construction field expertise will be required. -Strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects and meet critical time deadlines are crucial to this position.

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About Horizon Construction Group

-From humble beginnings, it has grown into a respected regional construction specialist, delivering quality projects across multiple sectors. -Its portfolio spans diverse sectors including commercial offices, bespoke homes, schools, care homes, and industrial units. -Projects are delivered across East Anglia, London, and the South East, showcasing local expertise and reliable service delivery. -Notable projects include care homes in Chelmsford and Maidstone, educational buildings like Ipswich Academy, and industrial units across Essex. -The firm blends innovation and professionalism, transforming existing structures and repurposing industrial units into functional spaces like automotive service centres.

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