Civil Construction Superintendent
Spawglass Contractors, Inc.
San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Jul 19, 2024
As our superintendent, you will champion a safety-first culture, build collaborative relationships with project stakeholders, and adeptly manage costs, quality, and production schedules. We'll rely on you to strive for zero safety incidents, manage labor, equipment, and material costs, execute project-specific quality control plans, review drawings and specifications, coordinate construction means and methods, and maintain oversight of the construction schedule. Success in this role requires a commitment to safety, a proactive risk-mitigation approach, and strong critical thinking and communication skills.
Competencies
- Safety Management: Ensure compliance with safety regulations, develop project-specific safety plans, and promote safety awareness through regular meetings and huddles.
- Project Planning and Scheduling: Develop production budgets and schedules within the first seven weeks, lead Lean pull planning sessions, and manage timelines to meet milestones and deadlines.
- Site Management: Mobilize the site by establishing utilities, services, and security, maintain organized inventory, and optimize site utilization for efficiency.
- Subcontractor Coordination: Manage subcontractors to align with project goals, address conflicts promptly, and lead weekly coordination meetings with internal and external teams.
- Quality Control: Implement project-specific Quality Control plans, address conflicts in drawings before construction, and resolve quality issues quickly through documentation and corrective actions.
- Cost Management: Track productivity, manage budgets to minimize variances, and approve subcontracts and purchases to maintain cost control.
- Communication and Documentation: Maintain accurate daily logs in Procore, provide timely updates to the Project Manager, and lead site meetings to ensure clear communication of objectives and progress.
- Technical Oversight: Optimize construction techniques, ensure BIM compliance with fieldwork, and resolve discrepancies in methods and materials proactively.
Specifications
- A degree in construction management, engineering technology or similar is a plus.
- Proven construction management experience.
- Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Essential Functions
- Perform physical activities such as twisting, stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders and stairs, walking on uneven ground, working on scaffolds above ground, and in ditches below ground. Up to seven hours of an eight-hour shift are spent standing.
- Work comfortably in confined spaces without fear and demonstrate the ability to read GHS labels on containers through color recognition.
- Have depth perception to identify hazards such as excavations and to hear horns or sirens from moving equipment.
- Exhibit good finger manipulation skills for precise tasks.
- Climb on light and heavy equipment, carry, and use hand tools effectively.
- Handle constant lifting of 10 lbs, frequent lifting of 25 lbs, and a maximum single-person lifting capacity of 50 lbs (assistance required for items over 50 lbs). Tasks may involve reaching at, above, or below shoulder height.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work Environment
- Construction site environment. You may be exposed to noise, dampness, heat, cold, dust, fumes (occasionally, but always well-ventilated), chemicals (will work with, but normally won’t work in a chemical environment) and confined spaces (on occasion). Temperatures range from 25º to 115ºF.
- Wear puncture-resistant footwear, long pants, and shirts with four-inch sleeves.
- Use all required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vests, earplugs, fall protection gear, and respiratory equipment, as provided.
- Maintain a professional, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
- Work schedule will align with project demands and timelines.
Total Rewards
- Employee Ownership: Enjoy ownership from day one.
- Competitive Pay: Salary based on market data and performance.
- Profit Sharing & Incentives: Share in company success and earn project bonuses.
- Vehicle Allowance & Phone Reimbursement: Stay mobile and connected.
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days, plus HSA contributions.
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer match (Traditional and Roth).
- Wellness Support: Gym and mental health reimbursements.
- Career Development: Access SpawGlass University and continuing education assistance.
- Generous PTO: Plus paid holidays and team member assistance.
SpawGlass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.