Construction Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

A construction superintendent's job involves the on-site supervision of construction projects, managing daily operations, ensuring worker safety, coordinating schedules for labor and materials, and maintaining communication between the site team and off-site stakeholders, including clients and project managers. Key responsibilities include overseeing the workforce and subcontractors, managing daily logs and project progress, coordinating equipment and material delivery, and ensuring all construction activities align with project plans and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

On-Site Leadership : Supervise the day-to-day operations on a construction site, acting as the primary authority for all field-related activities.

Team and Resource Management : Oversee workers and subcontractors, creating schedules for both labor and materials, and allocating resources effectively.

Safety Oversight : Implement and enforce all safety measures on the job site to ensure a safe working environment.

Project Coordination : Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure the timely delivery of materials and equipment to the site.

Progress Monitoring : Monitor project milestones and daily progress, making adjustments to the schedule to meet construction deadlines.

Communication : Maintain daily logs of job site operations, report project progress to management, and facilitate communication between the site team and other stakeholders.

Problem-Solving : Address and resolve issues and unexpected challenges that arise during construction and clarify discrepancies by generating requests for information (RFIs).

Essential Skills and Qualifications

Construction Knowledge : A thorough understanding of trades and construction processes, with the ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.

Leadership and Communication : Strong leadership abilities to motivate teams and clear communication skills for interacting with various stakeholders.

Organizational Skills : Excellent organizational and time management skills for scheduling, task prioritization, and efficient delegation.

Problem-Solving : Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in complex situations.

Technical Skills : Computer literacy, particularly with project management software, and the ability to use tools like Microsoft Office.

Company Description

We are a fast-growing commercial construction General Contractor who primarily works in the North Georgia and Chattanooga area.

Company Description

We are a fast-growing commercial construction General Contractor who primarily works in the North Georgia and Chattanooga area.