Project Superintendent - Grading

Description

McGuire and Hester is a construction company that provides complete site work services: pipelines, grading paving, concrete, landscape and mechanical. In addition to traditional project delivery methods, we are involved with design build projects and alternative delivery methods. McGuire and Hester have played an integral role in the construction of many of Northern California's most recognizable landmarks and infrastructure projects. Our storied past crosses more than nine decades.

Our mission statement is, “Together We Build Things Right” which encompasses our business philosophy as well as our values and culture. We have a team environment that focuses on the greater good, resulting in a fantastic place to work that positively impacts our business partners and community.

Job Summary

A Project Superintendent oversees individual projects to assure the safe construction of a high-quality project that is in compliance with the scope as established by the contract documents. This position supervises and directs the activities of project personnel for all construction activities and demonstrates the integrity and dependability of the company by maintaining positive and continuous communication with customers.

Reports to

General Superintendent

Key Communication Partners

General Superintendent, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Area Manager, Safety Manager, Payroll Specialist, Human Resources Director

Supervises

Foreman, Leadman, and Craft Trades people

Typical Duties

• Actively participate in pre-work meetings with subcontractors to familiarize all subcontractors with the project policies and qualify standards
• Actively participate in pre-work meeting with foreman and subcontractors to familiarize all with the project schedules, construction methods, company policies, quality standards, and project specific requirements
• Evaluate shop drawing with project manager
• Participate in the planning, organization, and staffing of new projects
• Develop and implement work schedules for project personnel, equipment, material, and subcontractors in order to keep the project on track
• Actively participate in preconstruction sessions to develop strategies that address unique characteristics of the project budget and/or design
• Discuss and implement best practices that drive safety on the project; promote Safety Bucks program
• Ensure company wide safety program is enforces at all times. Ensure safety compliance with all predetermined and communicated safety guidelines for all field personnel under your supervision
• Maintain a clean and safe jobsite
• Proactively identify and correct6 potential safety hazards
• Report accidents and jobsite to the Safety Manager or Safety Administrator immediately following their occurrence and submit a written Accident Report within 24 hours
• Ensure the proper safety equipment is inspected, available, and used by all field personnel
• Ensure that the Daily Equipment Logs are completed and turned into the project manager daily
• Monitor construction activities for adherence to project documents (i.e. contract specifications, plans, plan revisions, RFI's, and approved material submittals), including subcontractor performance to maintain quality control
• Maintain quality control and update as-build drawings
• Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed daily logs books with documentation photos
• Recognize installation issues or errors and profitably address them before they result in re-work
• Manage and maintain thorough knowledge of scheduled activities
• Create current week and two week look-ahead schedules that reflect the project baseline schedule and makes sure that upcoming events are on track and are being proactively attended to
• Review updated baseline schedule to recognize schedule milestones and measure incremental progress during weekly scheduling meetings
• Ensure daily set-ups in to dispatch on time
• Keep the company informed of problems and successes occurring on the job
• Regularly initiate short interval planning with the foreman and leadman to develop strategies in line with the unique characteristics of the project budget
• Assure the appropriate use, repair, and maintenance of project equipment
• Coordinate the return…