Branch · 22 hours ago
COMMERCIAL SUPERINTENDENT (Mechanical or Plumbing)
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBranch is seeking an MEP Superintendent for their Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing division. The Superintendent will be responsible for the overall success of projects, including scheduling, cost control, and resource management, while ensuring compliance with building codes and promoting workplace safety.
Building MaterialCivil EngineeringConstruction
Responsibilities
Builds and sees through project in accordance with all project contract documents, plans, and specifications
Ensures compliance with all building codes, local ordinances, and company guidelines
Becomes thoroughly familiar with project contract documents, payment methods, plans, specifications, subcontracts, purchase orders, shop drawings, key dates, liquidated dates, and all other documents relevant to the project
Inspects job site and documents any preexisting conditions
Ensures accurate layout of work in accordance with project plans and specifications and verifies same
Responsible for maintaining professional relations with company owner, the project engineer, and all other members of the construction team
Ensures that appropriate parties are notified regarding changes or concerns in the construction plan
Participates in pricing of changed/additional work
With the Project Manager, the Superintendent develops/updates a Grand Plan/Schedule of operation and effectively communicates this plan to employees. Ensures that appropriate parties are informed regarding major changes in the construction plan, schedule, means, and methods or allocation of resources
Identifies, measures, and reports to PM work changes as they pertain to contract documents. Participates in pricing of changed/additional work. Documents, or delegates documentation, or all additional work performed via daily reports/Superintendent’s diaries
In concert with the Project Manager, and prior to beginning work, develops a Grand Plan/Schedule of operation and effectively communicates to all employees. Reviews schedule during project to ensure deadlines are met, notifies appropriate parties of all delays or potential delays, and documents delays. With the PM, makes sure than schedule is updated
Participates in the preparation and communication of construction execution plan, progress schedule, and projection of labor and equipment requirements
Efficiently allocates, utilizes, and documents resources
Supervises subcontractors (if applicable) to ensure quality and schedule requirements
Organizes all trades in relation to project schedule
Practices good construction and safety techniques
Keeps work in process to a minimum and embraces the concept of Done, Done, Done
Clearly conveys potential risks and areas of concern to the PM. Works in concert with the PM to resolve conflicts and mitigate risks
Constantly monitors and evaluates costs and analyzes same for improvements
Investigates and reports all incidents/near misses to Safety Department, management, and Owner/GC/Customer (if required)
Is responsible for on-site safety meetings and implementation of effective safety procedures
Prior to construction, reviews with Project Manager and submits comments of detail budget, time restraints, cost codes, and purchase control
Reports cost status report for accuracy and integrity. Investigates and takes corrective action in areas of indicated or potential overruns. Maintains or improves margin through well-planned and improved operations
Supplies feedback to estimating for future projects and post mortem. In conjunction with estimating, identifies key items to track and document production for future use
Accurately documents labor and equipment usage so the costs reflect the actual work performed in the field
Establishes a contractually acceptable level of quality by which all completed work is measured
Is responsible for day-to-day quality control of both company/subcontractor work and ensures that work conforms to Contract requirements and company standards. Proactively identifies and corrects non-conforming work expeditiously and competently
Prepares and completes a contractor punch list prior to architect/owner punch list
Manages architect/owner punch list
Finishes work so punch list is short. Expects the same of all subcontractors
Is responsible for on-site safety meetings and implementation of effective safety programs
Is responsible for meeting all OSHA and VOSHA standards and the enforcement of the Miss Utility policy for the entire project
Is responsible for recruitment, deployment and termination of hourly field personnel in accordance with company business needs and policies
Identifies, trains, and develops outstanding personnel for greater responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Ability to make decisions in high pressure environment
Acts with professional, ethical mannerisms
Demonstrates strong critical thinking and analysis
Demonstrates a creative, innovative approach to work
Understands building systems and their interface with each other
Master's license in related trade (if applicable)
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Working knowledge in standards, specifications, codes, regulations, and laws
8-10 years' experience in construction
3-5 years' experience in supervisory position
High School level mathematic and language skills
Valid Driver's License/Maintain Branch Group 'Approved Driver' status
Genuine concern & sense of urgency
Ability to keep up morale on the job
Company
Branch
What matters most is what drives us as a company Since 1963, Branch has provided quality professional construction services to both the public and private sectors throughout the mid-Atlantic.
1001-5000 employees
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