Superintendent - Westchester County - LeChase Construction

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the management of small to midsize projects with 1 to 3 team members which could include field forces, tradesmen, foremen, other trades, and subcontractor/suppliers. Responsible to develop and lead all aspects of field operations to achieve or exceed all project goals for both LeChase and customer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plan, coordinate and direct the efficient use of labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors/suppliers to secure safe, high-quality construction at minimum cost in accordance with the LeChase Fundamental Requirements.
2. Maintain daily communications with project manager regarding status of job, including any significant changes required in the scope of work and subsequent change order(s).
3. Coordinate, participate, contribute, and implement the Project Team responsibilities of pre-construction, construction, and post-construction assignments.
4. Oversee the effectiveness and evaluate the performance of project foremen and their crews.
5. Observe, monitor, and control manpower efforts and productivity.Coordinate field personnel with the Director of Field Operations. Monitor costs daily.
6. Ensure that all required paperwork is filled out accurately, correctly and turned in timely. The required paperwork includes time sheets with cost codes, equipment time sheets with cost codes, daily productivity/quantity reports, daily reports, accident reports, equipment/scaffolding release forms, project status reports, invoice approvals (when required), field purchase orders, time, and material sheets, extra work/backcharge sheets, equipment time reports, safety meeting minutes, job meeting minutes, etc.
7. Follow and implement company safety program. Conduct safety meetings and safety inspections, ensure toolbox talks are being conducted and maintain good housekeeping.
8. Maintain excellent working relations with Owners, their representatives, construction managers, architects, and engineers. Pursue and obtain repeat business through complete customer satisfaction.
9. Coordinate, cooperate and assist subcontractors, suppliers, and other prime trades. Maintain good working relationships.
10. Communicate with other management staff. Encourage communication and ideas from crews, foremen, other trades through weekly/daily meetings. Anticipate and develop problem solving techniques.
11. Review job costs and schedule status with Project Manager weekly.
12. Constantly maintain As-Built Drawings and other project close-out requirements throughout construction.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent education required. Vocational and/or college degree in relevant field strongly preferred
• OSHA 30 strongly preferred
• Technical, mechanical, electrical, communication, and leadership training preferred

1. Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent utilizing Microsoft Office & other construction-related software.
• In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision and balance abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

About LeChase:

LeChase was awarded, ENR, 2024 New York Contractor of the year.

Established in 1944, LeChase prides itself on offering the capabilities of a large firm while maintaining the personalized service of a small firm. Today, the company ranks among the nation's top contractors – providing general construction and construction management services in a wide range of industries and on projects of all sizes. With a dedicated team of professionals striving to deliver excellence, the firm has earned a reputation for quality, safety and integrity. In addition to serving customers from its operations across the East Coast, LeChase can provide resources to meet the unique needs of clients no matter where they are located.

EEO Statement:

LeChase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind during the hiring process, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, protected Veteran status, nationality, religion, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other non-merit-based factor.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: LeChase does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resume to our job alias, website or to any LeChase employee. LeChase will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees, associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of LeChase and will be processed accordingly.

*Salary commensurate upon experience*