Superintendent
Houston
Job Description Job Description Gallant Commercial
4321 Directors Row
Houston, TX 77092
Position Overview
The Superintendent takes complete and full field responsibility for the on-site management, construction, safety, scheduling, quality, completion and close out of project. Acts as a liaison to all parties involved in the project, including the owner, client, trade partners, architect, engineers, facilities staff, building management, etc. Identify scope and initiates pricing on revisions and changes (Coordinated through Project Manager). Maintains and enforces Gallant Builders safety standards and policies. More experienced Superintendents may also manage and oversee multiple projects and/or multiple Superintendents. In addition, will identify and negotiate conflict resolution issues with owners, architects, engineers and trade partners.
Key Responsibilities/Essential Duties and Functions
Management Assist with managing the information flow – submittals, project team meetings, RFIs, Daily Logs, etc.
Ensure and document information flow to all relevant field parties
Manage subcontractors and vendors – Scheduling pertinent tasks is key
Manage the schedule – push the job, minimize or eliminate slippage
Document work orders/tickets to ensure pricing for reimbursement
Foster and maintain superior project morale
Construction Commence in-house kick-off meeting with project team to establish duties and support – Set the overall tone of the project
Review all subcontracts and P.O.s with Project Managers – Know Budget
Know the drawings and specifications better than anyone
Maintain a set of up-to-date drawings and specifications
Build as-built drawings as the project progresses – Maintain up to date record drawings
Know the site – From both a safety and construction perspective
Update schedule regularly
Review all updates with subcontractors
Hold foremen meetings to ensure project deadlines are met
Safety Complete pre-job safety checklist
Maintain jobsite signage
Complete safety indoctrination forms
Attend safety meetings –weekly and as required
Attend monthly safety training
Safety request forms
Maintain daily logs
Third party safety audits
In-house safety audits
Maintain high housekeeping standards
Schedule Build the initial schedule with input from the Project Manager
Review schedule with Subcontractors
Identify and resolve schedule conflicts
Update schedule regularly
Tie submittals and schedule together for procurement purposes
Insert scheduling impacts caused by long lead items, RFIs, CCPs, etc. into the schedule to account for such impact
Quality Inspect work as it’s installed
Hold subcontractors accountable for their work and what the are responsible for
Ensure compliance of all work with the specifications and submittals
Schedule, execute and document regular on-site field observations with architects and engineers
Completion Make completion list(s) prior to architect’s punch list
Accompany the architect and engineer on walk-through for punch list
Ensure completion and sign-off of all completion lists and punch lists
Close Out and Archiving Confirm that all inspections have been performed
Pick up C of O or C of C, or confirm it is ready for pick-up
Provide as-builds to close out department
Provide a signed off copy of punch list to close out department
Provide feedback on miscellaneous test results and/or O&Ms that should be included in the close out package
Deliver field sets and permit sets of drawings to the close out department for archiving
Deliver all necessary field files to the close-out department for archiving
Ensure all close out and archive materials have job numbers written on them
Liaison Keep clear lines of communication with all parties
Act as a liaison to all partied involved with the project, including the owner, client, trade partners, architect, engineers, facilities staff, building management, etc.
Manage client/owner expectations