Founded in 1996, CMES, Inc. is a rapidly growing, privately held Georgia-based civil construction company. We are seeking to add a dedicated Superintendent to our team to support our continued rapid growth.BenefitsDental insuranceHealth insuranceVision insurance401(k)ResponsibilitiesKeeping track of project schedule/ progressEstablishing and communicating daily expectations for the projectEnsuring compliance with safety, health, and quality standardsPurchasing equipment and materialsHelping staff members understand career progression paths. (Helping People Move Forward with Joy.)Overseeing costMediating on-site conflictsCollaborate with engineers, subcontractors, etc. to determine project needsSet performance goals and deadlinesPlan construction processesEstimate costs and ensure the project is on budgetSupervise staff and provide constructive feedbackPlan inspections and obtain construction permits from local authoritiesImplement safety and quality guidelinesKeep track of material stock and ordersEnsure the job site remains safe, clean, and orderlyResolve on-site issues and emergenciesEnsure all project documentation is in order (time, inspections, etc.)Requirements And SkillsPrevious experience as a construction superintendent or in a similar roleKnowledge of local quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sitesIn-depth understanding of construction operations and processesFamiliarity with CAD softwareProficiency in MS OfficeOrganizational and time-management skillsAbility to lead and inspireCoordinating with subcontractorsUpdating General Superintendent and PM assigned to the projectThese responsibilities may vary based on each project. When building your own construction superintendent job description, make sure to tailor them accordinglyConstruction superintendents are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations on job sitesOrganized and able to handle the pressures and stress associated with managing a construction projectSupervisory Construction RoleConstruction superintendents must have at least a high-level understanding of various aspects of construction projects. Consequently, many companies hiring construction superintendents expect candidates to have several years of experience in a prior supervisory construction role (particularly ones fulfilled on job sites).To become a construction superintendent, one must generally have at least a bachelor's degree in a related subject such as construction management, engineering, or architecture. In the absence of a degree, one must typically have a significant amount of relevant work experience.Professional Construction ExperienceIt's uncommon for professionals to become construction superintendents right out of school. Instead, they must accumulate on-the-job experience, preferably in management roles (although it will, of course, take time to qualify for these positions as well).Necessary TrainingOverseeing job site safety and competencies is a key responsibility for construction superintendents. Consequently, OSHA safety certificates can be valuable assets for professionals looking to demonstrate knowledge in this crucial area.10-Hour and 30-Hour CardsCompetent in areas of construction to be able to identify compliance and or deficiencies performing construction related activitiesExcavationTraffic controlFall protectionEquipment operationsConfined spacePPEEtc.Continuous leadership trainingProficient Software efficiencies such as MS Office, CAD and project management platformsScheduling platformsSuccessful completion of a project requires the following to be in place:Structure, a blueprint of a workday allows for the Superintendent to establish his/her activities and communicate expectations allowing for a planned approach to the workday alleviating stress which will create loss of productivity, morale and overall failure to the project.Experience successfully managing peopleConsistency is key to communicating with the project team daily to set expectations and to allow them to understand their role and to ask questions up front, so everyone is on the same pageConstant communication between all members of the project management teamCreating a positive culture on the projectDevelop a Culture Committed to All Facets of SafetyCreate a culture where workers are not afraid to ask questionsCreate a platform to teach workers helping them to move forwardBecome a leader others want to followShow gratitude with praise often and criticize in private#J-18808-Ljbffr
