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Focus · 3 days ago

Superintendent II

Chicago,IL,US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Focus is a leading company in the construction industry, seeking a Superintendent II to manage on-site operations and personnel. The role involves overseeing project schedules, ensuring quality assurance, and maintaining safety standards on complicated construction projects.

ArchitectureConstructionReal Estate

Responsibilities

Supervise/mentor direct reports

Coordinate work on assigned projects to be completed on or ahead of contract schedule

Maintain jobsite logistics, security & safety for assigned work

Manage quality assurance program and third-party consultants to comply with project specifications for assigned work

If project site lead; maintain relationship with clients on site as company representative

Confirm that applicable permits and approvals are in place prior to beginning work on small projects, and maintained as necessary through completion of the work

Maintain a constructive relationship with inspectors

Coordinate inspections scheduled, conducted, and completed in accord with the project schedule

Ensure construction methods and work in place comply with municipal ordinances

Obtain occupancy/final inspections and permits for submittal to the office

Enforce company safety policy on the jobsite

Ensure site specific safety manual is on site or accessible

Ensure appropriate signage is in place

Conduct Weekly Trade Foremen Safety and Coordination meetings

Maintain proper housekeeping on site to ensure a safe and productive work environment

Accommodate jobsite safety inspections on a periodic basis

Write response to jobsite safety inspections as required

Review construction documents for buildability and construction sequence

Assist PM in development of the job specific quality assurance program

Review responsibility for the QC program w/ the PM

Coordinate QC program w/ project specifications

Review QC program w/ testing agency and establish proposed testing schedule

Require testing personnel to sign in and out to verify billings

Coordinate timely and accurate jobsite layout and controls

Ensure that all required samples for testing in accordance with QA program are taken

Confirm that all work placed complies w/ specifications and quality standards

Perform pre-punch lists prior to scheduled walk through w/ architect & owner

Assist Senior Superintendent in development of the project schedule

Responsible to schedule materials, deliveries, subcontractors, hoisting, inspections & company personnel to meet the project schedule

Monitor progress against the approved schedule and take action to ensure that the project proceeds on the established schedule

Schedule work and activities of crews and subcontractors to effectively sequence activities

Coordinate deviations from the established construction sequence with the Senior Superintendent

Update construction schedule weekly by preparing the three week look-ahead schedule on the vendor schedule in Microsoft Project using the date filter

Review submittal log to ensure that material will be available to the jobsite to compliment the project schedule and coordinate submittal and review deadlines to compliment the anticipated delivery dates

Attend the project kick-off meeting

Establish jobsite logistic plan with PM

Set-up jobsite trailer for project administration

Monitor proper size crews at the jobsite

Order construction materials as necessary according to the specifications

Oversee the maintenance and protection of company equipment while on site

Maintain jobsite security to minimize vandalism, theft, property damage or loss in accordance with the jobsite security plan

Order and maintain tools according to the project requirements as coordinated w/ the PM

Ensure proper and accurate job layout on a timely basis when applicable

Maintain good neighbor relationships

Maintain productive working relationship w/ PM & subcontractors

Supervise subordinates according to labor contract requirements when applicable

Maintain effective and regular communication w/ PM

Review and implement subcontract scope of work

Assist in collecting compliant insurance certificates from subcontractors for job access as required

Require subcontract attendance and run Weekly Trade Foremen Safety and Coordination jobsite meetings

Review and date field copies of shop drawings and submittals, assist PE with reviews as necessary

Confirm that all construction documents used on the jobsite are current

Ensure that timecards are completed

Maintain complete, accurate and up to date daily logs in Procore and file by 9:00 a.m. the following day

Generate back-up for owner change orders and subcontract back-charges as necessary

Participate in generating RFI’s when necessary

Catalog field directives and coordinate implementation w/ PM

Coordinate subcontract CO’s w/ PM prior to implementing the work. Establish the value of the CO’s that the Superintendent can approve when the PM is unavailable on a project-by-project basis

Communicate the percentage of work complete to date to the PM for construction draw and pay-out to the subcontractors

Compile and complete all punchlist items

Disconnect and obtain all final billings for all construction services

Return all marked documents to the office for preparation of as-built drawings

Assist in acquiring warranty, lien waivers, O&M manuals, etc. from subcontractors

Assist PM in close out of subcontract scope and cost

Attend project close out meeting