Superintendent - Ascension - Consolidated Employer Services Recruiting

Job Description for Superintendent
This position report directly to a Project Manager of Ascension Construction Solutions

Ascension Construction Solutions has a job opening for a full-time superintendent position for Construction Manager at Risk work. Successful candidates shall meet the following requirements: Lead, direct and coordinate the work of subcontractors and/or trade labor, ensuring safety, schedule delivery, quality of work performed and adherence to budget of the project. The Superintendent has supervisory responsibility for Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Interns and trade labor.

ACS provides:
full health benefits (medical dental and vision), cellphone reimbursement,
401k Plan
and vehicle allowance when applicable

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
•Perform all functions with honesty and integrity.
•Communicate with all entities keeping everyone fully informed.
•Oversee and make decisions regarding the performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control and trade employee staffing levels.
•Oversee work among trades to promote coordinated operations.
•Resolve issues regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor and equipment schedule and all other appropriate matters.
•Manage the overall site safety program as required and ensuring subcontractor compliance with standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
•Supervise and develop Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and/or Interns, as assigned, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
•Create schedules and determine sequencing of work. Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule.
•Communicate with owners and architects/engineers in connections with field issues.
•Investigate and resolve such issues.
•Manage the billing process as it relates to Work In Place (WIP) and overseeing the monthly estimate of work completed, payrolls, material invoices and subcontractor payment applications.
•Manage the work to ensure that it is installed in compliance with and conforms to the
•approved contract documents.
•Understand the public health and safety requirements and be fully trained in the proper safety procedures.
•May be required to facilitate meetings and or take meeting notes
•May be required to perform night shift work
•Assume additional responsibilities as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
•Climb permanent and temporary stairs and ladders
•Stand for long periods of time
•Use of construction personnel hoist
•Navigate active construction sites consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material
•Use of vision, hands and fingers
•Speak, hear, stoop/bend crouch
•Lift/carry a minimum of 30 pounds
•Be able to wear standard PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, safety glasses/goggles

WORK ENVIRONMENT
•Mud, gravel, rutted/uneven ground etc.
•Exposed to outdoor weather conditions
•Exposed to heavy machinery
•Loud noise
•Tripping hazards
•Environmental hazards
•Construction environment

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
•Associate degree or greater in Construction, Engineering or Engineering Technology, Construction Management;
•Equivalent post-secondary education 2 or 4-year degree

QUALIFICATIONS
•Qualified candidate must have a valid driver's license and retain a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration.
•Must have a minimum of 7 years' experience working on water/wastewater facilities, highway/roadway or utility waterline installation, storm or sanitary sewer) construction type projects
•Must be able to apply effective management techniques to maximize project performance.
•Thorough understanding of industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities isessential.
•Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills.
•Possess a personal vehicle for use during the day for transportation to and from and on or around a job site.
•Ability to read and understand plans and direction given in English language.
•Ability to write in English.
•Basic math and computer skills
•Ability to create and or edit Microsoft Word documents
•Ability to create and or edit Microsoft Excel documents
•Ability to create and or edit Outlook emails with attachments
•Capable of using BlueBeam

CAPABILITIES
•Ability to build relationships with and influence other functional areas
•Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
•Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
•Organization and time management skills
•Problem-solving skills with ability to perform root cause analysis
•Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
•Proficient with Project Management Tools
•Exposure to Contractor payment processing requests
•Meet travel requirements for job assignments
•Ability to read shop drawings and review submittals for project compliance

This position is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

ACS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.