Construction Superintendent

Remote

💥 Engineering

Construction Superintendents are generally employed by construction companies to manage building projects and supervise the day-to-day activities involved with constructing a new structure. They assess the resources needed to complete a construction project and generate cost estimates to help set the project budget. Construction Superintendents manage the general construction staff, hiring specialists, delegating tasks to team members and creating the staff schedule. They observe all activities on a construction site and maintain a site log that explains what was accomplished and where the construction team needs to resume the next workday.

What does a Construction Superintendent do?

A Construction Superintendent, or Construction Supervisor, is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all of the activities of a construction site according to project blueprints and schedule plans. Their duties include coordinating subcontractors, performing quality control and safety checks and providing on-site direction when preparing construction sites.

Responsibilities

A Construction Superintendent should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Construction Superintendent should be able to execute:

Manage a team of workers, including work schedules, project progress and resource allocation
Create cost estimates for labor, supplies, materials and other project costs
Collaborate with clients, Project Managers, other construction management to determine budget and timeline
Coordinate materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers
Create schedules for workers and subcontractors
Hire additional subcontractors and assign work accordingly

Required Skills

A competitive Construction Superintendent will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Excellent communication abilities, including writing, speaking and active listening
Knowledge of construction budgeting best practices
Good planning skills, including design execution, resource allocation and contingencies
Understanding of construction equipment, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues
In-depth understanding of local, state and federal construction regulations
Great problem-solving and decision-making skills

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