Traveling Project Superintendent - Hartwell, United States - Robinson Construction

Description

Traveling Project Superintendent - Food & Beverage
This position is responsible for directing, coordinating and monitoring activities of construction workers and subcontractors on a construction site. This position collaborates with others to define construction requirements, develop project schedules and conduct safety and quality control inspections.

Additionally, the Superintendent anticipates and identifies project issues and risks, proactively communicates identified project issues and risks, presents solutions and confers with project team to resolve problems.

Robinson Construction is a Design-Build General Contractor specializing in the completion of process-intense manufacturing facilities throughout the United States.

Our clients include heavy industrial, manufacturing; food grade processing plants, chemical and processing; power and renewable energy; healthcare facilities, and mining industries, as well as federal, state, and municipal agencies.

Essential

Responsibilities

Directs, coordinates and monitors activities of construction workers on a construction site, experience in Food & Beverage strongly preferred

Collaborates with others to define construction requirements and project schedules; controls project scope and budget; modifies project schedule to reflect approved scope changes

Follows and promotes established project standards, processes and procedures; examines and inspects work progress and construction sites to ensure specifications are met

Reads drawings and specifications to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures

Anticipates and identifies project issues and risks, proactively communicates identified project issues and risks, presents solutions and confers with project team to resolve problems

Enforces conformance to safety and quality standards, processes and procedures; conducts safety and quality control inspections

Conducts weekly project status/issues meetings (i.e. preconstruction, safety, etc.); documents and distributes results

Records detailed information such as personnel, production, and operational data on construction documents

Maintains established contractual requirements to manage customer expectations and quality standards; identifies opportunities for improvement

Maintains positive client relationships to leverage future repeat business

Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures
General

Properly manage any crises or emergencies

Serve as primary on site liaison with owner and owner's representatives

Develop and maintain a complete understanding of the scope and approach to assigned construction projects and identify change orders when appropriate

Assist Project Manager in the development and implementation of the project schedule

Ensure quality workmanship and tolerances to eliminate rework

Ensure that the completed facility functions as intended

Ensure that subcontractors are properly managed and scheduled

Maintain favorable relationship with subcontractors to ensure their performance throughout the project

Support subcontractors with the resources to allow them to perform their work when necessary

Maintain jobsite order and cleanliness

Find appropriate construction solutions when needed
Supervisory Responsibilities

Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure selection and scheduling of employees

Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure selection and scheduling of proper tools and equipment

Serve as a motivator for employees by providing positive feedback

Provide overall direction for all on site activities

Ensure good attendance and timeliness of employees

Foster an environment of cooperation and teamwork among employees

Train and develop field engineers and foremen

Identify leadership candidates and provide opportunities for development
Project Efficiency

Coordinate the daily/weekly work plan with the foremen and employees

Ensure that employees and equipment are productive and fully utilized

Ensure that the most efficient construction approach is being utilized

Ensure that the construction site is maintained properly to allow ongoing construction activities
Procurement

Coordinate all on site purchasing in a timely and cost effective manner

Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure appropriate and timely delivery of materials

Ensure that delivered material is checked for quality and quantity and is properly documented and stored

Ensure that delivery tickets are marked with the proper cost codes and delivered to the receptionist weekly

Coordinate with vendor representative for installation procedures and start up services
Administrative Duties

Ensure that timesheets are completed accurately and forwarded to the Project Manager daily

Ensure that daily reports are comprehensive and electronically entered or forwarded to the Receptionist for entry on a daily basis

Complete the Employee Evaluation Forms and forward to the Payroll Administrator upon employee layoff, termination, or on a periodic basis as directed

Maintain on site project files in a neat and orderly manner

Maintain construction as built drawings as the project progresses

Ensure quality start up documentation and forward to the Project Manager

Ensure that operators perform daily maintenance and document in the logs
Safety

Conduct weekly toolbox talks and forward documentation to Human Resources

Maintain on site safety program and forms

Conduct site specific orientation for all employees and forward documentation to Human Resources

Complete all necessary incident/accident/near miss reports

Ensure that all employees comply with the safety program

Ensure that all employees have and wear proper PPE

Review the site to ensure compliance with the safety program

Ensure that all required signs and posters are properly mounted

Meet with OSHA inspectors in accordance with the safety policy

Ensure all on site activities comply with HazCom and Substance Abuse

policies

Identify, plan and document all critical lifts

Ensure that subcontractors are conforming with RIHC's safety and quality programs

Continuously monitor the site and address any safety issues that arise

Work with the Safety Director to develop a site safety plan early in the project
Human Resources

Ensure compliance with the company Hiring Procedures

Take or deny applications as directed by the Project Manager

Interview and hire applicants

Terminate employees

Ensure appropriate and timely disciplinary action when necessary

Work to improve employee morale

Conduct new employee orientations

Complete new employee paperwork

Interface with the Project Manager, Mentor, and Field Engineer to insure proper development opportunities for the assigned Field Engineer

Develop subordinate staff to allow Traveling Superintendent to provide input to the company as needed
Quality Assurance

Maintain the level of quality that is expected by the owner

Work with the Engineering Department to ensure timely design documents for construction

Ensure that the project is built in compliance with the project plans and specifications

Ensure that design engineers are consulted before modifications are made to drawings
Communication

Maintain involvement during planning, construction and closeout

Offer knowledge and input to the estimating department relative to project productivity and approach

Ensure continuous communication with the Project Manager to develop and maintain total cost awareness of the project

Maintain open communication and relationships with foremen and workmen
Meetings

Monthly supervisor's meeting

Preconstruction meeting

On site progress meetings

Project closeout meeting

Owner/engineer requested meetings
Required Computer Skills/Programs

Knowledge of Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Outlook

Internet Explorer

ProCore

Rhumbix Timekeeping

Knowledge of computerized scheduling
Qualifications

Bachelors' degree in construction management or equivalent background

Substantial knowledge of the construction industry; seven years of construction experience

Ability to communicate and manage projects effectively
Training

Confined Space

Excavation & Competent Person

ACI Level 1 Certification

First Aid/CPR

Crane Safety & Rigging

OSHA 30 Hour Certification

MSHA Part 48 Training

AGC Supervisory Training Program (STP)

Other:
Travel will be required; requires valid driver's license and a good driving record

Overtime may be required
Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.

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