Superintendent Job Description
Superintendent
provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on compliance issues of applicable local, state and federal safety and health regulations and laws.
Superintendent Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective superintendent job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included superintendent job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Coordinate subcontract work onsite for all trades assigned to project
May manage the post-close process for warranty to include assessing warranty requests, determining course of action, scheduling trades, and managing quality assurance
Supervise the construction effort in the field to ensure that the project is completed in accordance with design, budget, schedule, and customer objectives
Responsible for the timely preparation of field reports
Responsible for the organization, the establishment, and maintenance of the onsite field office to project a professional image (organized, clean, signage)
Manage, oversee, provide training, and act as a mentor to Assistant Construction Superintendents
Continuing education in areas including OSHA and safety, means and methods, codes, management skills, new technology
Responsible for ompleting punch list items in a time frame consistent with the customer’s requirements and the project budget
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of numerous minor construction projects
Perform supervisory and management functions reporting to Program Manager
Superintendent Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Superintendent
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, OSHA, MSD
Education for Superintendent
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the superintendent job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and High School Degree in Education, Construction, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Technical, Associates, Agronomy, Agriculture, Science
Skills for Superintendent
Desired skills for superintendent include:
State and federal laws
Regulatory requirements and recordkeeping as by local
Scheduling and cost control procedures
New home construction process
Phases of new homes construction
Applicable local
State/province
Prolog
Federal/national statutes and guidelines
Trades
Desired experience for superintendent includes:
In conjunction with the Foreman(s), prepare and submit for review
Confirm all approved plans to verify home site is built per plan and specifications
Advanced training in typing and general office procedures
Manage all on-site construction activities on a daily basis
Take the lead on productivity issues and monitor work performance of employees and subcontractors to ensure project plans and schedule are followed, and project is executed effectively and within budget
Contribute to the development of a construction plan and manage subcontractor activities
Superintendent Examples
1
Superintendent Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of superintendent. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for superintendent
- Provide technical direction to work crews as needed
- Assure compliance with the project construction schedule budgets and assume responsibility for the commissioning of project systems
- Ensure project materials and workmanship meet the project quality standards
- Document and report all injuries
- Report construction progress and advise senior management of potential problems, work interferences or schedule difficulties while assisting in circumventing/resolving such conflicts
- Provide leadership and ensure proper implementation of Health and Safety and risk prevention programs
- Provide leadership and active support for the environmental and quality programs on the project
- Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production team members
- Ensure that the highest quality product is delivered on time and within budget
- Perform warranty reviews and complete warranty work
Qualifications for superintendent
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction, with emphasis in superintendence involving small to mid-scale construction projects
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods)
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Business or other related field OR a 2-year technical degree from a construction program OR have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as Lead Superintendent with a high-volume homebuilder
- 2+ years’ experience as Superintendent with a high-volume homebuilder
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working for a residential homebuilder required
- Semiconductor experience preferred
2
Superintendent Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of superintendent. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for superintendent
- Schedule and monitor trade partners during the entire construction process from start to closing
- Approve trade partner's purchase orders and invoices for assigned homes, while ensuring completion of work in a quality and timely manner
- Plan, organize, and control daily field operations
- Coordinate, direct, and lead field crews to safely execute planned activities concurrently at multiple locations on project site
- Resolve isolated minor crew issues, if needed
- Act as Site Safety Manager
- Recognize potential hazards and direct use of appropriate PPE
- Coordinate quality inspections with the project QC officer and Client representatives
- Monitor and report equipment status and materials inventory
- Follow proper safety and incident reporting procedures, bring problems to the attention of the Project Manager
Qualifications for superintendent
- 2+ years experience as a Superintendent with a high-volume homebuilder
- FSD Certified
- CIPP experience is preferred
- Approximately 75% overnight travel, including some weekends, is required
- Construction Management of Engineering related education desired
- Track and report hours worked, quantities produced, supplies used, additional materials needed, and schedule impacts
3
Superintendent Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a superintendent. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for superintendent
- Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures (comply with legal regulations)
- Coordinate project set up and close out
- Have complete knowledge of all contract drawings and specifications
- Facilitate weekly safety meetings with other Superintendents, staff and trade partners
- Perform all building related cleaning tasks to maintain clean building as required, including but not limited to sweeping, buffing, scrubbing, pressure washing sidewalk, carpet shampooing, etc
- Perform on-going painting in public areas as required
- Perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs as required
- Read water and electric meters and maintain log of readings
- Remove rubbish from base building areas daily
- Perform monthly inspection of fire extinguishers and maintain appropriate log books
Qualifications for superintendent
- Remote work in Alaska on contaminated sites is preferred
- Prior Corps of Engineer experience is preferred
- Experience loading and coordinating barge service is preferred
- Experience with heavy equipment operations is required
- Experience working in remote environments is preferred
- Government contract performance experience is preferred
4
Superintendent Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of superintendent. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for superintendent
- Perform weekly inspection of sprinkler valves and log information
- As building's Fire Safety Director, perform requirements as per Code
- Perform daily "walk-throughs" to ensure building standards are being adhered to
- Fosters a team environment to ensure that effective communication, coordination of activities, and effective problem solving can occur
- Builds and maintains positive subcontractor relations
- Ensures that subcontractors are managed and continually evaluated on quality, safety, scheduling and cost control measures
- Enforces the site safety program and ensures subcontractor compliance with Company standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations
- May provide leadership and guidance to Assistant Superintendent(s)
- Responsible for leading the overall homebuilding process
- Responsible for construction
Qualifications for superintendent
- Safety training is a plus
- Written communication with project manager photo documentation, email, daily field reports
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel and Outlook
- Ability to coordinate heavy equipment operations at multiple locations, and adjust priorities as needed
- Knowledge of construction, engineering, procurement, industry standards and other project-related activities, their interfaces and interdependencies
- Minimum of five (5) years electrical, plumbing and construction experience
5
Superintendent Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a superintendent. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for superintendent
- Corrective items are completed within promised time frames
- Ensures buyers are satisfied with the construction process
- Manages the construction schedule and ensures that the highest quality product is delivered on time and within budget
- Creates schedules and determines sequencing of work
- Develops and implements recovery strategies to maintain schedule
- May authorize payment for materials received and work completed
- Provides clear answers to buyers about how the home is built
- Utilizes the highest level of knowledge and expertise to build and deliver quality homes ensuring the overall condition of the home at move in is satisfactory to the home buyers
- Performs homeowner orientation
- Provides timely response and follow through on homeowner questions and requests
Qualifications for superintendent
- Certificate of Fitness for Standpipe/Sprinkler Maintenance
- Certificate of Fitness for Oil Burner and Incinerator Operations
- Ability to handle multiple task
- Basic understanding of electrical/mechanical systems, and construction
- Ability to operate oil burner
- Knowledge of sprinkler/standpipe system