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The Superintendent provides overall leadership for on‑site field management and administration as it relates to the onsite construction process in planning, coordination and execution of work on time and within budget. Position includes direct supervision of project superintendent, foreman, subcontractors and other construction related personnel in planning, coordination and execution of work on time along with direct coordination with clients, design team members, 3rd party consultants, etc.

Position leads in the establishment of the project parameters as it relates to the onsite work while maintaining a safe work place, enforcing quality control, enhancing client relationships and promoting the company image.

• Enforce the DAVIS Safety program in accordance with DAVIS Policies and Processes, local, state, and federal laws to include all subcontractors and employees
• Implement, maintain, and enforce a site‑specific project safety orientation program in accordance with all DAVIS Safety Standard Policies and Processes, local, state, and federal laws to include all subcontractors and employees
• Prompt abatement of safety issues
• Obtain and maintain current certifications for First Aid, CPR and OSHA

• Participate in the pursuit of new projects – site logistics + planning, budget scope, proposal submission and presentation preparation
• Partner with Project Manager to develop the detailed overall CPM schedule; ensure updates and sequence changes are implemented as needed throughout the project
• Work with Project Manager on critical submittals prior to submission
• Coordinate daily construction activities within existing operating facilities
• Review overall project budget with Project Manager
• Participate in monthly Project Status Report (PSR) preparation and attend meetings, including monthly payment applications, be aware of buy‑out issues, risks, budget forecasting, allowances and contingencies; general budget knowledge
• Perform a thorough scope review of any extra subcontractor work tickets to evaluate completeness and quality prior to signing and submission to the project manager
• Understand Owner contract terms to be aware of risks, review with project management team
• Utilize subcontract terms and know how they apply to various situations on a project
• Coordinate with DAVIS field engineering department for layout requirements
• Perform basic layout and engineering functions, as required
• Review and provide feedback on all purchase orders and subcontractor contracts including review and knowledge of scope of work and participation of pre and post award meetings with subcontractors
• Contribute to the preparation of and actively participate in internal, owners and subcontractor meetings, and partner with project manager to develop and run foreman / subcontractor meetings
• Responsible for tracking and controlling the construction schedule, material status log, and associated costs to achieve completion of project within time and budget allocated
• Work with project manager to ensure material procurement aligns with schedule, utilizing material status log, and the submittal process
• Perform, monitor and document all jobsite control reporting measures including daily reports, payroll, quality reporting, accident and incident reports, and timesheets
• Perform a qualitative review of all contract documents for potential conflicts, ADA requirements, tolerance requirements or quality issues to mitigate risk
• Execute a thorough review of submittals, shop drawings, and requests for information (RFIs), including coordination with contract documents
• Ensure and / or perform existing conditions survey prior to the start of construction activities; provide report to project team
• Confirm all products and materials meet the approved submittals
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