Senior Project Superintendent (Mission Critical)

SUMMARY

Senior Project Superintendent will oversee the day to day field operations of the project or area assigned, from planning to completion. This includes, but is not limited to daily scheduling, supervision of all site or area activities, tasks, and personnel, and ensuring the safety and overall compliance of the project or area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Confer with Pre-construction Services during the preparation of estimates regarding means and methods, systems, schedule, and general conditions.
• Responsible for managerial, administrative and leadership aspects of the business unit.
• Responsible for developing and executing a business plan for the market sector to include establish annual budgets and managing the sector to meet the defined goals within the annual budget.
• Oversees all sectors project monthly project reviews and provides regular reporting to Division Management.  
• Develop and nurture effective and lasting customer/client relationships.
• Builds strong project team of subject matter experts in the market sector that strengthen the Market Sector and Building Division. This includes identifying needed resources and coordinating with HR to source new hires and conduct interviews.
• Operates and conducts themselves as a Senior Leader of the company, motiving teams
• Strong sense of urgency for internal business requirement as well as external / customer focused.
• Coordinate with the Project Managers and Superintendent to ensure safety, quality control and schedule.
• Effectively lead teams and communicates the Company’s and Sectors plan to achieve the Sector and divisions goals.
• Establish project pre-planning activities to ensure coordinated efforts and outcomes in the field. Discuss and document during weekly coordination meetings.
• Develop recovery plans to mitigate any delays to the critical path of the project. Monitor the development of the project expediting log and ensure that staff is updating the log weekly.

Make sure that Project Engineers are prepared to update the project schedule procurement activities accordingly.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.

• Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; demonstrates attention to detail.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
• Team Leadership - Fosters team cooperation; defines team roles and responsibilities; supports group problem solving; ensures progress toward goals; acknowledges team accomplishments.
• Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
• Achievement Focus - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO/AAP policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and or Construction Management; 7-10+ years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience considered.  Must have experience in Business development, Operations, managing projects and a thorough knowledge of commercial construction, safety standards, project management, and construction regulations.  Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.