Senior Superintendent

Wesbuilt Construction Managers is a full-service general contractor and construction management firm operating in New York and the Tri-State area. Our team is dedicated to transforming construction through innovative processes and leveraging cutting-edge technology. We take pride in our diverse project portfolio, encompassing Corporate Interiors & Lobbies, Hospitality, Retail, Educational, Health & Fitness, Medical, Ground-up, and Multi-Family Residential, including Building Amenities.

We are currently seeking applicants for a Senior Superintendent (Licensed) to join our growing team.

The Senior Superintendent is responsible for the timely and cost-effective field coordination, quality control, and day-to-day supervision of subcontracted work forces. They will also be responsible for the project schedule, maintenance of reports accurately describing project status, and reviewing of status with the Project Manager and client representatives on a regular basis. The successful applicant will also be responsible for effectively delegating and managing Superintendents and Field Engineers in their roles as project sizes increase in size and difficulty.

The responsibilities and duties of this position described here are representative of those an employee must perform. This is not a comprehensive list, and other duties may be assigned.

• Develop project construction schedule in conjunction with Project Manager, detailing the timing of material delivery, subcontractor work schedules, and overall project plans. Advise Project Manager of circumstances and issues that will have a significant impact on the project schedule.
• Prepare and maintain reports in accordance with company policies and procedures that accurately describe project status. Document issues and problems that have developed, along with identification of the person(s) responsible for their resolution.
• Verify accuracy of drawing plan measurements of floors, walls, ceilings, etc. Identify discrepancies and take corrective action with Estimating or Project Manager.
• Schedule the routing and delivery of materials and take appropriate precautions to prevent job-site theft. Ensure schedule takes into account current tenant work schedules and building access/elevator usage for oversized materials.
• Chair weekly project construction meetings with subcontractor foremen, architects, engineers, and other vendors to review and maintain project status. Document issues that impact the project schedule or will impact project budget and assign resolution to appropriate individuals in attendance.
• Recommend overtime work requests to Project Manager and obtain appropriate security clearances for approved overtime.
• Continually enforce safety policies and procedures. Attend relevant courses on safety programs and stay up to date on latest trends.
• Make active attempts to resolve labor disputes and personnel problems. Take unresolved issues to Project Manager when needed.
• Establish effective working relationships with client, architects, building manager, building engineer, and others. Actively enforce all building regulations regarding noise, use of elevators, security, etc.
• Ensure that all Contractors maintain adequate and competent crews as to complete timely and quality work. Schedule and coordinate contractors to maintain consistency with project demands and schedule. Supervise work of Contractors to ensure work is completed as contracted, with a minimal punch list. Meet daily with subcontractors to ensure daily schedules and task lists are understood.
• Take necessary steps to maintain general conditions costs including trash dumpster use, security guards and general laborers at the budgeted amounts.
• Review invoices from subcontractors and vendors and recommend approval or modification to Project Manager.
• Document all field changes and "as-built conditions" to Project Manager on a weekly basis.
• Obtain the client and or architect's signature on final punch list completion certificate.
• Assist Project Manager and/or Estimators by reviewing bid documents and estimates from a logistics, scope of items, and general field perspective.
• Be an effective communicator both to the Contractors onsite, Design Team, Wesbuilt staff & Management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should meet the following minimum requirements and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction related degree
• Minimum 15 years of construction field experience
• Must have a valid NYC DOB License
• Must have all necessary OSHA and NYC Safety Certifications

Proficient in a range of software including Procore, MS Project, MS Office, Bluebeam