Construction Superintendent

Location: Phoenix, AZ

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Plan, direct, coordinate and /or budget, usually through estimator and foremen, activities concerned with the construction projects. Work closely with Project Manager in development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling and implementation.

SPECIALIZATIONS

Working knowledge of Construction software, Excel , MS Project, Word and AIA Invoices software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Five years of experience in the construction industry and 3 years in a supervisor level position.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Plan, organize and direct activities concerned with site construction projects.
• Confer with supervisors and foreman to discuss such matters as work procedures, complaints and construction problems.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with other contacts to facilitate project activities.
• Monitor and control project through administrative direction of on-site foreman to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Represent company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings.
• Work with Contract Administrator to manage financial aspects to protect companys interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with customer.
• May requisition supplies and materials to complete project.
• Formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs and scheduling.
• Knowledge of administration, management, construction materials, methods and tools.
• Knowledge of public safety and security issues and regulations.
• Excellent mathematical skill, including application and use in problem solving.
• Ability to coordinate own and others actions , manage own time and manage personnel resources.
• Strong understanding and expression of written and verbal English sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

JOB RESPONSABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• High degree of accuracy and exactness is extremely important in the performance of this job.
• To accomplish work activities, Superintendent must be able to coordinate or lead employees among different levels of the organization.
• Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid and/or rainy spring, summer and fall weather, combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
• Assume responsibility for work outcomes and results of other workers.

JOB DEMANDS

• May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels on sites of projects being managed or coordinated.
• When working on site , will be required to wear common protective or safety equipment, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves , hearing protection, and hard hats.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in structured environments. Ability to walk and perform site inspections throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area is a requirement.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Reports to and is supervised directly by the Project Manager and President of La Causa Construction. Employee is also accountable for understanding and complying with CPLC policies and procedures.