Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry's leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Superintendent for a Multi-Billion Dollar Project in Phoenix, AZ. We set the standard for commercial construction and we're looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers' expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!
The purpose of this job is to provide overall direction and control of the day-to-day field construction activities on assigned project, including sequencing and coordination of the crafts in an efficient manner, allocations of manpower, materials, equipment utilization, overall management of the safety plan for the project, overall construction quality, site logistics, etc.
Responsibilities:
1. Leads and oversees the day-to-day field construction activities on assigned jobsite
2. In charge of the overall safety of the jobsite, including the implementation of the safety plans and procedures
3. Reviews record documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schedule to determine the nature and scope of the project, the materials to be utilized, manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phase, equipment needs, etc.
4. Along with the project manager, plans the physical layout of the jobsite to use effectively all available space; initiates startup activities, which include site security preparations, placement of office trailers, utility hookups, etc.
5. Designates areas for cranes and hoists, building materials storage, parking, etc.
6. Directs field engineers in the initial survey and layout of the jobsite; ensures that all dimensional control lines and elevations are correct and verified by certified third-party site surveyors before foundation work begins
7. Plans the daily and weekly activities for each craft, including detailed schedule. forecasts, within the scope of the overall construction schedule; provides detailed technical instructions for each foreman to ensure a clear understanding of the work, methods, manpower resources, and expected completion date; works with the project office staff to resolve any ambiguities in plans and drawings before construction begins
8. Along with the senior most superintendent, the superintendent establishes procedures for the ordering of self-performed building materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers
9. Inspects all field construction work in progress, including work that is subcontracted, and ensures that uniformly high-quality workmanship is maintained during each construction segment; supervises or appoints staff as appropriate to supervise all activities performed on the jobsite regardless of the day or time of the performance of the work, pointing out deficiencies promptly with responsible parties and following up to ensure that deficiencies are corrected
10. Provides technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day construction problems; investigates alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and work quality; works closely with architects, engineers, and consulting firms to resolve problems
11. Assists the senior most superintendent in evaluating schedule and cost impacts
12. Assists the senior most superintendent in the development of the manpower projection chart; monitors weekly labor costs for accuracy and conformance with established budget and takes corrective action to improve productivity when labor costs exceed expected norms; investigates reasons for delays in the construction schedule, adjusting leadership, crew sizes, equipment, etc. as necessary to ensure timely completion of the project
13. Assists the senior most superintendent in the development of the equipment projection chart and monitors equipment use, maintenance, and cost throughout the project
14. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and codes relating to construction activities, including company policies and procedures dealing with employment, terminations, compensation, labor/management relations, etc.
15. Manages scheduling of all governmental inspections of all work necessary to obtain a certificate of occupancy
16. Assumes overall responsibility for the health and safety of employees, including designation of first aid areas, emergency treatment facilities, accompanying OSHA inspectors on jobsite visits, correcting observed safety hazards, etc.
17. Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with owners and owner representatives, architects, consulting firms, and other parties with financial interest in the project; attempts to resolve problems at the lowest practical level through direct negotiations with concerned individuals
18. Performs a variety of tasks associated with project completion, including close-out punch lists, demobilization, as-built documents, etc.
19. Maintains a detailed and accurate daily report of all activity associated with field construction activities
20. Administers the company's Safety & Health Manual
Requirements:
• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or relevant discipline preferred, or equivalent combination of education (High School diploma) and experience • Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment) • 4+ years of commercial construction field experience, including direct supervisory experience • Proficient with reading plans and specs • Ability to build and manage direct reports
Benefits & Compensation
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.
Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Austin Commercial
A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
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