Job Title: Project Superintendent
Company: Unger Construction Co.
Location: North Bay Area
Compensation Range: $125,000 to $150,000
Unger Construction Co. is a dynamic and growing company committed to excellence in the construction industry. We are currently seeking an experienced Project Superintendent to join our team. If you are passionate about ensuring project success and maintaining high standards, we want to hear from you!
Position Summary: As a Project Superintendent, you will oversee field construction activities and coordinate the efforts of all subcontractors. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and profitably for Unger Construction while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Your role will be crucial in achieving client satisfaction with project outcomes.
Position responsibilities:
- Plans and supervises all activities including determining the method of construction, sequencing, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment, and work schedule
- Manages the day-to-day activities of the construction operation; creates daily job reports
- Provides input to cost and schedule forecasts; verifies work progress
- Coordinates with different crafts, company departments, or other contractors to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc., support project activities and project schedule
- Liaises with owner’s representatives (engineering, estimating, and planning) to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule
- Assists in resolving field construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.)
- Monitors craft and subcontractor compliance with project safety program requirements; performs weekly safety inspections and toolbox talks; documents and ensures corrective measures are implemented
- Ensures craft time cards are completed accurately, reflecting hours worked and tasks worked on; assigns cost codes to all purchases, time cards, contracts, equipment time, and any other item involving cost
- Assists in performing incident and/or accident investigations and follow-up
- Keep the Project Engineer informed as to changes made in the field, so that such changes may be covered by general contact change orders and subcontract change orders.
- Trains job personnel
- Creates better methods to accomplish tasks
- Performs project close-out and ensures punch list is completed promptly
- Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, values, and goals
- Performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction
Job Skills Required:
- Four-year college degree or equivalent technical training and at least 5 years of building construction experience preferred
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents
- 3 years supervisory experience using similar construction methods, equipment, and tools
- Knowledge of construction scheduling, cost control and ability to control and leadership skills preferred
- Basic computer knowledge and willingness to learn new programs/software
- Knowledge of MS Project is desirable
Qualifications:
- Strong organization, multi-tasking, leadership, and decision-making ability
- Strong customer orientation
- Effective communication skills
Licenses:
- Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- The employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock
- The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Physical Demands:
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.
- Climb permanent and temporary stairs.
- Passenger use of construction personnel hoists.
- Ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction
- Standing, walking, sitting, talking/listening, reaching with hands and arms, using hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds
- Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Reporting to this position: Project Engineer, Foreman, Craft Employee(s)
Note to Recruiters: We appreciate your interest in helping us find the right candidates. However, at this time, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior written agreement in place will be considered unsolicited.
Unger Construction Co. reserves the right to close the application process without prior notice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.
Unger Construction Co. is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
