10 Best Superintendent Job Descriptions

Superintendent Job summary 1

The Superintendent leads, directs and coordinates the work of subcontractors. The Superintendent is responsible for ensuring safety, schedule delivery, quality of work performed and adherence to budget of the project. The Superintendent has supervisory responsibility for Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Interns and trade labor in his/her area of responsibility.

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Oversee and making decisions related to the performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control and trade employee staffing levels.
Oversee work among assigned trades to promote a coordinated project operations. Resolving local area problems regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor and equipment schedule and all other appropriate matters.
Supervise and develop Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and/or Interns, as assigned, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
Create schedules and determine sequencing of work. Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule.
Communicate with owners and architects/engineers in connections with field issues.
Manage the billing process as it relates to Work In Place and overseeing the monthly estimate of work completed, payrolls, material invoices and subcontractor payment applications.
Manage the work to ensure that it is installed in compliance with and conforms to the approved contract documents.

Superintendent Requirements & Skills 1

A minimum of 8 years' construction experience, with at least 4 years' experience as a superintendent.
Knowledge of building construction, means and methods, scheduling and cost control procedures, general contract, general conditions, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, including Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency in EH&S applications.
Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
Experience in Lean Construction Principles and scheduling software, such as P6, strongly preferred.

Superintendent Job summary 2

The Superintendent is responsible for efficiently managing all field resources, including providing overall direction and guidance to field superintendents and foremen, in collaboration with project engineers, construction managers, and project managers.

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Superintendent Job summary 3

The Superintendent has comprehensive knowledge of all types of commercial construction and supervises complex projects and/or multiple projects. The Superintendent is responsible for scheduling and coordinating all onsite activities for the project assuring the project is on time, within budget, and to the quality specified.

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Superintendent Requirements & Skills 3

Preferred 10 or more years of field construction experience.
Preferred 5 or more years in a supervisory capacity.
Strong understanding of and ability to use P6 scheduling software.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to write thorough, complete and timely reports and business correspondence and effectively communicate ideas and concepts.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret all necessary construction plans, blueprints and documents.
Proficient computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Must have, or complete within six months of hire, CPR and first aid certifications and OSHA 30 training.
Can work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Superintendent Job summary 4

This position holds responsibility for supervising the concrete construction effort to ensure that the project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, schedule, and required safety elements.

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Superintendent Job summary 5

Project Superintendents are first line of defense on job sites. Responsibilities include oversight of all day-to-day site operations, including scheduling, coordination, and delegation of subcontractor work, quality control, and ensuring the safety of everyone on a project site. The ideal candidate will work closely with our project management staff and assigned subcontractors to ensure that work is completed on time, within budget, and to the high degree of quality.

Superintendent Duties & Responsibilities 5

Provide strong leadership, maintaining effective working relationships with project staff to ensure positive on-site morale.
Display a thorough understanding of project specifications, including site drawings, addenda, on-site procedures, and potential code violations; bring any on-site issues to the attention of the project management staff on time.
Act as the primary point of contact for project management staff, subcontractors, building owners, and managers, building engineers, architects, and more.
Organize, delegate, and oversee all on-site work completed by subcontractors and coordinate all on-site trade work; continuously provide feedback on assigned subcontractors and actively source new outlets for future projects.
Obtain any necessary permits or licenses, including Certificates of Insurance (COIs), project schedules, and up-to-date safety protocol and equipment; Ensure prominent posting of weatherproofed, on-site signage outlining all required safety notices.
Ensure the safety and security of each job site. Coordinate and host site walk-throughs, OSHA inspections, and more; immediately prompt any corrective actions indicated by reports of these agencies.
Regularly attend seminars on a variety of safety-related topics.
Attend scheduled meetings with project management staff, clients, architects, and other partners; engage in team collaboration to address any issues and provide comprehensive and transparent progress reports.
Maintain good relations and communication with everyone involved in a project, including the general public; conduct oneself in a courteous and professional manner at all times.

Superintendent Requirements & Skills 5

Minimum 5 years of experience in a superintendent role preferred
Committed to producing high-quality work, striving for a ""zero punch list"" on every project
Ability to effectively lead an on-site project team and work toward multiple deadlines at once
Punctual and respectful of others' time
Goal-oriented – ability to react quickly to changing circumstances and still achieve the desired results
Proactively looks for potential job site issues and addresses any problems promptly and professionally
Organized with keen attention to detail; strong critical thinking skills
Strong understanding of project cost analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to produce thorough documentation of each project

Superintendent Job summary 6

The Superintendent is responsible for managing the horizontal and vertical construction at company owned residential developments as well as organizing and managing sub-contractors.

Superintendent Duties & Responsibilities 6

Upon notification from Land Acquisition Manager, develop scope of work on properties within market and identifies vendors assigned to perform scope of work.
Following completion, perform final walk inspection of work performed to ensure property is certified and take appropriate action to correct repairs.
Develops effective teams and serves as a role model for direct reports. Coaches/ counsels effectively to build effective leadership throughout the organization. Provide advice, guidance, mentorship and direction to subordinates with respect to their professional growth
Monitors construction schedule and budget for work being performed by vendors on assigned properties. Adjust as needed for change orders. Conducts spot checks on properties for progress and quality of work being performed and take action as needed.
Update CRM accurately for work performed on assigned properties. Change construction status to rent ready in CRM. Complete necessary steps within CRM and notifies Construction Manager to release funds.
Perform occupancy checks following acquisition of property to determine if property is vacant or occupied.
Purchase requisition/bid, communicates in a timely manner to assigned vendor to commence work. Engage in negotiations with vendors to ensure pricing falls within market pricing guidelines. Review bids from vendors to ensure accuracy for content and pricing. Provide bids in a timely manner to Construction Manager.
Perform due diligence inspections on potential acquisitions to determine cost of rehab.

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Superintendent Job summary 7

Job responsibilities include on-site coordination of all phases of construction projects including coordinating subcontractors, material and equipment, ensuring specifications are being strictly followed, and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. A Superintendent is also responsible for scheduling, inspections, quality control and job site safety.

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Superintendent Requirements & Skills 7

Minimum 3 years experience as a construction superintendent for commercial, residential of government building
Endurance and ability to visit entire job-site, including stairs or elevated structures
Physically lift up to 100 pounds

Superintendent Job summary 8

We are looking for an experienced Superintendent to join our existing team.

Superintendent Duties & Responsibilities 8

Manage and oversee the construction and activities associated with the construction of a civil project.
Ensure project completion on time, within budget, and per the project plans and specifications.
Enforce company policy as it relates to safety and quality.
Direct and coordinate subcontractor activities.
Work with operations manager to ensure adequate manpower and equipment is allocated to the project.
Work with project management to derive construction schedules, progress estimates, change orders, and report work completed to date.
Work with Project Managers to achieve positive results.
Maintain daily progress reports.

Superintendent Requirements & Skills 8

Minimum 5 years’ experience in Heavy Highway & Roadway Construction Industry and Municipality experience.
Ability to make decisions under tight deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
Demonstrate leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict.
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
Familiar with local DOT standards.
Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook. Field tracking software experience a plus.
OSHA 30 hour training.

Superintendent Job summary 9

We are seeking for an experienced Superintendent.

Superintendent Duties & Responsibilities 9

Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that all manufacturers specifications are being met.
Read specifications such as blueprints to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures to determine the proper installation of each roofing system.
Must be able to climb roofs of varying pitches and heights, while fully complying to all OSHA safety requirements for fall protection.
Must ensure that all materials, equipment, and tools are properly ordered, delivered, inventoried, accounted for and tracked throughout the entire project per scope.

Superintendent Requirements & Skills 9

Excellent Organizational skills, self-motivator, and can follow orders as well as disseminate and provide proper directions.
Must have excellent skills in documenting projects from start to finish. From initial deck inspection forms filled out, to daily log sheets and final QC forms as job is completed.
Proficient Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred. Basic picture taking skills required for documenting of projects.
Must speak English. (Bi-lingual, both Spanish and English is a plus)
Must be willing to submit to and PASS a DRUG Screening Test. (Random drug and alcohol tests may be administered.)
Must have a driver’s license and a clean driving record required and be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Driving Record Report.
Must be able to lift 80 lbs.
Must be able to work outdoors in varying extreme climate conditions.

Superintendent Job summary 10

We are looking for a Superintendent to join our team.

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15 years full time paid professional experience in Project/Construction Management of Commercial and/or Public/Educational Facility Construction with full responsibility for coordinating complex projects
Design Build Experience
Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Experience with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)
Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes
Safety and OSHA Safety Regulations (OSHA 30 minimum)
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted for the required education