Construction Superintendent - Airports

Classification

Nonexempt

Reports to

Project Manager

Supervisory Role

Assistant PMs or Project Engineers

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

We are seeking a Construction Superintendent for an Aviation project located in Ontario, CA. The Construction Superintendent will ensure the project is completed on time, within budget, according to project documents, and to the client's satisfaction. To achieve this, the Construction Superintendent will direct field employees and supervise subcontractors and their labor, material suppliers, and delivery trucks. They will also coordinate with project inspectors and other stakeholders to achieve the project goals. A candidate with a proven history and knowledge of TSA requirements and airport security protocols is preferred.

Essential Functions

· Review contract drawings, specifications, and addenda for design deficiencies, impractical details, and possible code violations, prepare RFIs as needed, and bring these to the Project Manager's attention.

· Take detailed Daily Reports of work done, detailing the labor and material employed, issues experienced, and inspections taking place using the program provided by the Company.

· Keep detailed record drawings or "as-builts" using the program provided by the Company.

· Maintain frequent (at least weekly) meetings with the project team throughout the job. Communicate with the project team in person, by phone, or in writing.

· Negotiate additional work with subcontractors, track time and material (T&M) tickets accurately, and maintain specifications/requisition records of these activities for the job.

· Attend subcontractors' safety program toolbox safety meetings on a routine basis.

· Ensure project materials and workmanship meet project quality standards.

· Assist the Project Manager in developing and refining the project schedule, work with the Project Manager to update the schedule, and ensure the job meets the required dates routinely.

· Document the construction process and keep all parties informed on important issues.

· Have a thorough and complete knowledge and understanding of the prime contract, each subcontract, the contract drawings, specifications, and addenda, and assist the Project Manager in developing the on-site procedures.

· Maintain the project schedule.

· Maintain an adequate workforce of subcontractors to meet the project schedule.

· Coordinate material delivery and track delivery times, ensuring that material arrives at the job site when needed. Verify material delivered and ensure it matches approved submittals, purchase orders, and plans.

· Carry out daily COVID-19 temperature checks of site visitors and subcontractors' employees and clean commonly used surfaces and equipment, as required by CDC or OSHA.

· Verify change order work. Coordinate with the Project Manager on pricing substantial/nonroutine work change orders.

· Coordinate all necessary inspections during the job.

· Develop interpersonal relationships with owner’s representatives, inspectors, and the architect on the project.

· Establish and maintain a compelling and harmonious working relationship with the on-site staff and promote positive project morale.

· Meet subcontractor project managers, subcontractor supervisors, architects, inspectors, and other stakeholders in a preconstruction conference to discuss the scope, potential problems, and decisions.

· Conduct a pre-completion walk-through with the project team members to prepare a quality control punch list. Expedite the punch list completion and follow up until the final payment request has been submitted.

· The Superintendent's input is required for the Project Manager to approve all requests for payment to subcontractors. Verify that requests are correctly allocated to a job, priced accordingly, and that the invoices reflect actual progress.

· Meet with the Project Manager to create plans on how the Company will save future money on an overrunning job.

· Maximize subcontractors’ performance.

· Coordinate with union workforce.

Competencies

Project Management.

Technical Capacity.

Problem Solving/Analysis.

Communication Proficiency.

Customer/Client Focus.

Leadership.

Decision Making.

Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility

Work Environment

This position operates out of the project site. This role routinely uses office equipment such as computers, sitting at a desk or a trailer or walking around a construction site. The work is on a lodge campsite, so there will be various slopes exposed to high temperatures and wildlife.

While performing this job, the employee must be at the project site daily and may be exposed to ongoing construction, aircrafts and equipment, and weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to various extreme conditions at construction job sites.

The employee will also need to go through a background check and fingerprinting.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position for the duration of construction taking place on site. Construction hours and days are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., as job duties demand, occasional weekend work may be required.

There will be a requirement to also work at night time during specific windows of work for TSA scope.

Travel

Travel is primarily local before construction hours or shift starts; some out-of-the-area travel may be expected to the home office or other locations as required.

Company will assist with fuel for longer commutes as determined by company.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Either have a valid First Aid training card or is willing to go through training.

Either have a valid OSHA 10 training card or is willing to go through training.

Experience as a contractor superintendent or project manager.

Preferred Education and Experience

Proven experience as a general contractor’s superintendent in public construction works.

Proven experience with airports.

Proven experience with union workforce.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities for this job. In addition, duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CALTEC Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that respects and values the unique perspectives of all individuals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever worked as a General Contractor’s Project Manager or Superintendent? If so, how many years?
• What’s the largest single project you’ve been a Superintendent or Project Manager on in terms of dollars?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising: 8 years (Required)
• Construction management: 8 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ontario, CA 91761 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ontario, CA 91761: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person