Residential Superintendent

Residential Superintendent:

Location: Utah

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

The Residential Construction Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all phases of residential construction projects from start to finish. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Interviews and hires site workers.
• Approves timecards and requests for time off.
• Prepares work schedules and assignments.
• Communicates and enforces safety procedures and site rules.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops a schedule and cost-effective plan for completion of an assigned project.
• Collaborates with other staff to create preconstruction estimates and budgets for materials and labor.
• Coordinates and schedules the work activities of tradespeople, professionals, and laborers, communicating to and via project foreperson to deliver instructions and project assignments as appropriate.
• Regularly inspects work for quality and timeliness; prepares and provides progress reports to owners and architects; makes recommendations for necessary modifications.
• Collaborates with architect, engineer, attorney, and other pertinent stakeholders to ensure specifications, zoning requirements, and other regulations are met.
• Ensures specifications and regulations outlined in architectural and engineering plans are followed.
• Obtains required permits and licenses; executes construction contracts according to terms of agreement.
• Monitors budget throughout the project and communicates variances as they occur.
• Maintains records related to costs and inventory.
• Addresses any safety violations or other deficiencies.
• Collaborates with union representatives to answer questions and clarify procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles.
• Extremely detail-oriented.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.
• Thorough understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.
• Thorough understanding of quality building practices.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field required.
• At least four years of experience in building trade required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.