SUPERINTENDENT

Reports to: Senior Vice President of Field Operations

FSLA: Exempt

Objective: Responsible for the complete supervision, field management, safety and execution of a Windover Project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Setup: Ensure that proper tools, processes and other requirements are in place prior to the beginning of the project.

• Work in partnership with the PM to uncover and address issues of constructability or lack of scope in the buy-out process through careful review of project drawings for omissions and / or holes.
• Work in partnership with the PM to prepare a procurement schedule that will meet the delivery needs of the project so that the job is delivered on time.
• Participate in the final review of scopes prior to buy-out to ensure that the scopes are correct and complete. Work with the PM to review the scopes to ensure that they are as comprehensive as possible and participate in awards to subcontractors.
• Provide input regarding the subs included on the buy-out list.
• Schedule and provide walk-throughs with subcontractors as required ensuring that they are fully informed about scope and therefore are positioned to provide proper pricing.
• Research, review and address any owner, building rules and regulations, local, city or state permit, regulation procedure or other requirement and ensure compliance to avoid project delays, ensure safety and client satisfaction.
• Work with General Superintendent to review existing project schedules and make any alterations needed to complete the project on time and in accordance with owner contract.
• Work with General Superintendent to review logistics plans, ensuring compliance to laws and regulations. Make necessary adjustments as you see fit to execute project in accordance with commitments made to owner.
• Work with Marketing and PM to pre-order site specific signage, ensuring it is ready when Windover mobilizes.
• Work with safety consultant to review specific safety requirements of the projects; this may include but is not limited to: procuring safety signage, emergency action plans, eye wash stations, OSHA posting, sign-in sheets, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, ear protection, etc.
• Work with IT department to ensure that appropriate means of communication will be available at time of mobilization.

Project Execution: Deliver projects the Windover Way

· Perform continuous, routine daily site walk-throughs to ensure proper site safety, construction, progress and quality control.

· Work in partnership with the PM to maintain an updated and accurate project schedule that reflects the changes in project status and that meets the cost and time requirements of the project. Develop and execute a project schedule which includes all aspects of the scheduling such as logistics, day/night work, phasing, etc. and that includes all phases of the project including pre-construction, site mobilization, milestone dates, etc. Prepare a three-week outlook weekly, based on current progress and administer it via e-mail to the project team (including subcontractors) on a weekly basis. Present and discuss the three-week outlook with field foreman in a weekly meeting to ensure that everyone is on the same page.

· Oversee all field operations involving subcontractors, Windover Staff (if applicable), owners, and vendors and ensure that the project strategy and contract documents are executed. This includes ensuring that work is installed per plans and specification, that deliveries are checked against specification, etc. Conduct weekly foreman’s meeting and weekly safety/ sub coordination meetings to keep subs informed and resolve any issues before they become problems on site, as well as coordinate total project effort.

· Take responsibility for completing daily reports in Procore documenting the events that occurred on site during the course of that day.

· Maintain updated knowledge and coordination of all project documentation to ensure accurate execution, this includes – control documents, specification, bulletins, SK’s, Master Project Schedule, committed logistics plans, submittals, etc.

· Fill in gaps to ensure that project requirements, specification and execution requirements are being met. This includes utilizing and issuing Extra Work Order Tickets, working in compliance with any extra permitting or local requirement needs, etc.

· Ensure a clean and safe job site to minimize injury, in the event of an emergency situation, by using own experience and judgment and by implementing all of Windover’s safety policies, procedure and processes.

· Schedule and ensure that pre-installation and site specific safety orientation meetings are being held and documented with the appropriate people. This could include the owner, architect, subcontractor, Safety Officer, engineer, etc.

· Communicate openly and honestly with the project team to identify project issues and risks to the project’s profitability. Prepare, review and track, in partnership with the PM, all project cost implications on a weekly basis to ensure that the project meets its financial goals.

· Ensure that Windover’s punch list process is executed in a timely manner based on project schedule, architect and/or owner requirements and with acute attention to detail to ensure a Windover Project is delivered to the client.

· Take daily progress photos and save them to Procore daily.

· Be proactive and plan ahead. Schedule subcontractors well in advance giving them ample notice for mobilization. Work in partnership with the PM to ensure that subcontractors are bought in a timely fashion.

· Focus on being proactive to prevent problems from occurring down the line. Must have the ability to focus on the solution and not dwell on the problem.

· Listen to, understand and exceed your customer’s expectations.

· Treat your customers, subcontractors, and co-workers with respect.

Relationship Management: Develop and maintain critical relationships especially with clients, owners and local or city officials.

• Gain the respect and confidence of owners and clients through effective communication of expertise in building, knowledge of their specific job, honesty and integrity in dealing with tough issues and enthusiasm for work.
• Develop understanding of client’s professional needs, wants, preferences and their personality to meet and exceed the client’s expectations: wow your client.
• Maintain client relationships at the appropriate level, reinforcing Windover’s commitment to continuously addressing their needs and interests.
• Work collaboratively and build relationships with outside parties (architects and engineers) to accomplish client goals.
• Demonstrate effective relationship building within the project team; maintain an open dialogue with the project team and inform them of changes in the work, job conditions, communication issues, etc.
• Promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors, instilling this philosophy in the project team at all times.

Skills:

• Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask
• Strong work ethic and high level of ethical standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Personal Attributes:

• Team oriented, solution focused and dependable
• Ability to stay calm under pressure while maintaining a high sense of urgency
• Flexibility with time and willingness to travel
• Likes to learn and teach
• Likes to have fun

Qualifications:

· Minimum 5-10 years of experience as a Superintendent.

· Certifications: Holds a current MA CSL and 30 Hour OSHA Certification.

· Must have scheduling experience and be familiar with MS Project.

· Must have high level of technical and computer skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

The work environment, physical demands, and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands while performing the duties of this job:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may lift heavy objects no heavier than 50 lbs. without assistance, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; and uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.

The position requires:

• Good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination
• The ability to quickly move arms and legs
• Talking and hearing, both in person and by telephone

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Mental Demands while performing the duties of this job:

Regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions.

Nothing in this Job Description restricts Windover’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This position is at will, which means that either the employee or Windover may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and for any reason or no reason.

About Windover Construction:

A global leader in construction management and innovation, Windover creates state-of-the-art commercial and institutional spaces, urban multi-family communities, and sophisticated custom homes. As a 100% employee-owned firm, Windover is dedicated to the core purpose of building great things with great people, and its team of skilled professionals possesses a deep understanding of the construction process. Windover collaborates with clients and partners to provide a positive experience from inception to completion and has been recognized for its exceptional work with numerous industry awards. The firm is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts. For information on Windover, visit the company website at www.windover.com. For inquiries about job opportunities at Windover, please contact Kelsie Thomson at kthomson@windover.com.