As a regional construction management company, we don’t just build buildings; we also build communities and, most importantly, PEOPLE. While we continue to grow in size and expertise, our foundational values of quality, dependability, and integrity have remained steadfast as the cornerstones of our business.
Southway is a people-focused organization – we know our success is dependent on the people we hire and the teams we create. One way we demonstrate this commitment is through our recruiting process. We believe it’s important to learn about the whole person – their personality, motivators, job-related behaviors, etc. – not just technical abilities. A standardized assessment, known as the CMA Assessment, is part of our recruiting process. This step helps us to understand the unique value each person brings to our team at Southway.
Our passion for construction, coupled with our collaborative team-oriented approach, sets us apart in attracting and retaining clients. The solid reputation we have built affords us continued growth, allowing us to offer a dynamic work environment that attracts new team members who are seeking opportunities for personal development and career growth. We offer on-the-job learning and mentoring through a diverse portfolio of challenging projects, including adaptive reuse, historic preservation, renovations, and new construction.
If you share our values of quality, dependability, and integrity, and you are humble, hungry, and smart, come join us under the Southway Tent! Southway Builders is actively recruiting a Construction Superintendent for the DMV region to successfully oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.
POSITION SCOPE:
Coordinates and manages all on-site project activities, while working with the project team including Project Managers, Project Engineers, Assistant Superintendents, field personnel and subcontractors. Successfully delivers projects following all safety protocols, with the desired level of quality, on time and on budget. Management of Assistant Superintendent’s, including growth & development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Makes informed decisions regarding the project budget to recoup and/or accelerate the overall project schedule.
- Manages expectations and processes for BGE, Comcast, etc., serving as an asset to the owner.
- Proactively develops recovery schedules, as needed with Project Manager.
- Proactively develops and manages relationships with city inspectors.
- Creates and manages quality control, site specific and general, checklists.
- Manages Assistant Superintendents and Project Engineers, including participation in annual performance reviews and mentorship.
- Prepares and maintains subcontractor meeting minutes in project management database and train assistant superintendents on this task.
- Prepares and coordinates 3rd party inspections – trade, testing, ADA, Green, etc.
- Demonstrates active engagement with the owner and design team, through regular correspondence.
- Reviews and annotates submittals, shop drawings and subcontractor tickets as defined with the Project Manager.
- Manages the punch list.
- Performs quantity takeoffs (verification, order confirmation, etc.) as needed.
- Actively updates the master schedule with the Project Manager.
- Actively participates, and prepares progress updates and hurdles, for all owner meetings.
- Partners with the Project Manager in the creation of subcontractor Attachment A scopes.
- Partners with the Project Manager in the scope reviews.
- Partners with the Project Manager in the creation and management of the master CPM (Critical Path Method) schedule.
- Participates in team assessments and personnel reviews as requested.
- Initiates notices to subcontractors regarding safety, delays, back charges, etc.
- Initiates Request for Information (RFIs) to any applicable parties.
- Prepares accident and incident reports as needed.
- Prepares and maintains a three-week look ahead and works with the Project Manager to ensure it is consistent with the CPM schedule.
- Maintains daily project photo records, including album creation and labeling.
- Leads zero-tolerance safety policy and removes violators from site.
- Leads safety orientation and logs attendees.
- Leads safety inspections; assists 3rd party safety inspectors.
- Creates trade specific quality control checklists.
- Adheres to the Company’s key values of quality, dependability, and integrity.
- Other duties as assigned.
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Undergraduate degree construction management or engineering, preferred.
- Demonstrates above average competencies of Level 1 Superintendent.
- 3+ years of Construction Superintendent experience.
- 4+ years of leadership experience.
- Experience working on projects of $15M+.
- Proficient technical competency in different types/scales/complexities of construction.
- Proficient in Procore and Microsoft Office Suite to include MS Project.
- In-depth understanding of clauses/articles of boiler plate subcontractor agreements, including Attachment A’s.
- In-depth understanding of all building/Authority Having Jurisdiction A(HJ) inspection requirements.
- Ability to successfully lead an OSHA inspection.
- Advanced knowledge in the comprehension and construct of blueprints specifications and contract documents.
- Ability to independently and successfully complete quality control lists and checks for all trades.
- Advanced construction knowledge, including means and methods.
- Able to properly assess the percentage of work complete for clients and lenders.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to address conflict in a timely and professional manner.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent proofreading skills.
- Drive to make proactive decisions.
- Thrives in a team environment.
- Able to process new information and complex topics quickly.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to function in high-pressure situations.
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer.
- Correctable vision and hearing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Clear, easy to understand oral communication ability.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds for moving equipment on and off shelves.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
- Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
- May require travel beyond a typical one-hour typical job site commute.
- Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
- On-call availability to address issues at the jobsite.
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:
- HUMBLE, HUNGRY and SMART
- Superior oral & written communication skills
- Conflict resolution – addresses challenges in real time, fair treatment amongst all project stakeholders, while maintaining Southway’s contractual position.
- Confidence to influence others.
- Professional demeanor & engagement
- Sound judgement in decision making.
- Displays discernment in day-to-day activity.
- Demonstrates interest and ability as a team builder and leader.
