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POSITION: Superintendent REPORTS TO: General Superintendent, Project Executive or Operations Director DIRECT REPORTS: Assistant Superintendent, Field Representative, Carpenter, Laborer EFFECTIVE DATE: March 11, 2021 POSITION PURPOSE: Effectively plan, supervise, and execute construction and ensure a safe, orderly, efficient jobsite. Participate and assist Winter in efforts to win new work. Refer to Superintendents | Tiers / Advancement Chart for information related to roles and responsibilities for each level of Superintendent which should be used in tandem with this job description. KEY JOB FUNCTIONS: GENERAL Perform all job duties in a professional manner. Use accurate, clear, concise, and timely written and verbal communication when performing all job duties. Participate in industry and company training in accordance with company policy and specific performance goals. Continually assess the company’s systems and processes, identify opportunities for improvement and take the initiative to recommend and implement any changes. Take the initiative to perform any tasks which would assist fellow team members in successfully completing their duties. Develop core areas of expertise and assist with the training of other team members as appropriate. Stay abreast of new technologies and industry trends and make recommendations on potential changes which might benefit Winter Construction. Assist with all other special tasks and projects as directed by management. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT Maintain current knowledge of the job duties and responsibilities of all direct report positions. Assist with recruiting and interviewing all direct reports. Ensure the thorough initial and ongoing training of all direct reports. Consistently communicate performance expectations to team members, and follow-up to ensure all desired results are achieved. Conduct regular reviews on direct reports in accordance with the established performance management plan. Address any team member questions or issues, and handle performance problems as necessary. Communicate the company’s goals, core values, current initiatives, status and vision to direct reports. Provide feedback to management regarding team member performance. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND CLIENT RELATIONS Ensure all activities are performed in a manner which achieves the end goal of obtaining positive references from both clients and client consultants. Identify and submit new business opportunities using the established program. Participate in RFQ/RFP and presentation processes. PRECONSTRUCTION Assist with performing all pre-construction activities required for awarded projects. Assist with pre-construction activities for project pursuits. PROJECT START UP Ensure all start-up phase activities are performed in accordance with the PM Plan. Assist the Project Manager with the scope and buy-out processes for critical trades. Assist the Project Manager with developing and/or reviewing Scopes of Work. CONSTRUCTION PHASE Field Coordination Ensure established job site cleanliness and appearance standards are maintained. Lead subcontractor coordination meetings. Lead trade-specific planning and installation reviews as required. Assist and guide Project Engineer with review of critical Submittals and Shop Drawings. Identify and resolve any field issues. Scheduling Perform all Scheduling activities in accordance with Schedule Roles and Responsibilities and Schedule Guidelines. Participate in the development of initial project schedules and in their regular updating. Lead near-term planning activities and communication with subcontractors. Identify and proactively resolve any schedule risks with a focus on using methods which will be in the overall best interest of the project. Ensure ongoing adherence to schedule activity durations and milestones for each project. Quality Perform all quality planning and quality control activities per the PM Plan. Inspect and ensure the quality of all work performed and materials installed on job sites. Lead all water management activities including set up, updates, coordination, and communication.Ensure proper documentation is completed. Establish and execute continuous punch process. Documentation Maintain current knowledge of the content of all contract documents. Maintain current knowledge of the content of all subcontractor Scopes of Work and ensure work performed meets established criteria. Ensure the accurate and timely completion of daily reports in accordance with company standards. Ensure the accurate and timely updating of as-built documents. Prepare documentation as required. Financial Maintain current knowledge of and ensure adherence to field-related budget line items. Coordinate with the project team to ensure the proper authorization of additional work and/or materials. Participate in monthly IPR development and review. Review and approve all monthly subcontractor pay applications. Safety/Risk Management. Ensure adherence to all standards and processes as defined in the Safety Manual and the Safety Procedures Manual. Ensure all safety documentation is accurately completed. Stay current with all company and/or OSHA training requirements. Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure the balance of the subcontract amount is adequate to complete any outstanding work. Ensure all subcontractors have the appropriate insurance in place. CLOSE OUT AND WARRANTY Ensure timely project close-out in accordance with the PM Plan. Ensure the timely completion of all punch list and close-out activities. Ensure the timely resolution of all warranty items. Ensure all warranty items are tracked and resolved in accordance with established procedures. Assist with conducting final negotiations with project owner(s) and subcontractors.
