Construction Superintendent

PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT

Reports to : VP of Construction and / or Director of Construction

Supervises : Assistant Superintendents, Buyer Service Representatives, Laborers, Sub-Contractors

Classification : Salaried / Exempt

Position Type : Full-time

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE

Manage production and project-related office administration in a safe, efficient, professional manner so as to assure the timely delivery of homes within established quality and budget parameters. In terms of job cleanliness, attitude, and attire, Project Superintendent should view themselves as an extension of the Corporate Office and set an example for those with whom they work.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Prepare Onsite, Offsite and Model Schedule
• Review Contracts to Familiarize with Included Items
• Monitor Work to Assure Conformance with Contracts
• Coordinate Purchase Orders, Change Orders and Back Charges in accordance with Established Corporate Procedures and budgets.
• Approve Invoices in Accordance with Established Corporate Procedures, including Field Measurement of all quantity driven contracts.
• Monitor Use of Laborers and Assistants (Training Program)
• Walk and inspect all homes daily generating defect lists per home and submitting to subcontractors for correction
• Trade communication to be emailed to trades with phone conversation follow up for all schedules and defect notifications.
• Monitor Onsite and Offsite Production to Assure Compliance with Established Quality Standards and Quality Inspection Program… Implement Zero Tolerance Quality Program and schedule.
• Anticipate and solve problems before they occur.
• Coordinate Communication and Cooperation among Subcontractors to assure Timely Production and Elimination of Back Charges
• Schedule and Maintain Weekly Foreman's Meetings, and Safety Meetings.
• Schedule and Maintain Pre-job meeting for each phase of construction.
• Maintain Redline As-Built Plans for all Onsite and Offsite Production for Presentation at Post-Job Meeting.
• Maintain job lot files with all 3rd party inspection forms and quality inspection lists
• Maintain Trailer in a Clean, Organized, Office–like manner.
• Maintain Job site in a Clean Manner to Assure Efficiency and Safety. Conduct Safety meetings and maintain / implement job safety standards.
• Maintain Clear, Clean Access to Model Complex and parking at all Times
• Coordinate Buyer Walks Schedule with Project Management and Sales Coordinator.
• Coordinate timing of ordering, cut-offs and installation of Carpet, Upgrades and / or Options with Sales Counselors.
• Communicate in person with Sales weekly re : jobsite, schedules, options, etc.
• Develop Clear Training Programs for Assistant Superintendents, Field Laborers and Buyer Service Representatives.
• Maintain NPDES file and Erosion Control Plan
• Field measure all quantity based trades (see Field Measurement Form) prior to approving invoices.
• Execute home construction in a maximum of 80 days (per Preapproved building Cycle time) while maintaining O / O quality.
• Accelerate bond exoneration
• Greet homeowners at orientation—provide "Buyer Friendly" atmosphere on jobsite.
• Create Buyer-friendly culture on job site.
• Constant coordination and communication with Project Manager
• Train assistants and Buyer Service staff to advance in knowledge and position.
• Oversee Buyer Service items on jobsite.
• Update construction schedule daily.
• Address Vertex 3rd party review items within 7 days.
• Inventory control at jobsites.
• Establish relationship with local government inspection staff.
• Provide incident reports to HR for all incidents.
• Minimize, monitor and negotiate costs for all extras.
• See Procedures Manual for job description procedures for field measures and grading quantity calcs.
• Performs other assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is routinely required to sit, walk, and stand for long periods of time, climb flights of stairs, talk, hear, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, stretch and use hands to finger, handle, and feel. Employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position also requires the ability to work under deadlines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt. The employee will work out of a site-office at an assigned construction site and will need to comply with all relevant safety policies and procedures.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Description

Van Daele Homes is a privately owned home building company. Our management team is comprised of some of the most respected and experienced home-building professionals in the industry. Together, since 1987 we have created exceptional new home communities for more than 15,000 families.

Van Daele Homes is a company that hasn't lost its human qualities or its core values. We appreciate our employees and we strive to provide a company culture that is conducive to creativity and success along with a benefit program that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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