Concrete Superintendent
Company: Wayne Brothers Companies
Location: Savannah
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Title: Concrete SuperintendentLocation: Savannah,
GASalary Interval: Salaried, ExemptPosition DescriptionPOSITION
SUMMARYThe Superintendent must work safely and productively on
various sized Concrete Construction project sites. A successful
candidate in this role must be highly motivated and willing to
complete any task assigned, along with performing the essential
duties of the Superintendent position. All employees are expected
to communicate, always build relationships with other team members,
and use good judgment. The Superintendent is expected to have the
ability to perform all duties of the positions preceding it in its
specific career path, while being responsible and accountable to
complete any other tasks assigned.ESSENTIAL DUTIESEnsuring
SafetyEnsuring that all applicable WB, OSHA and Project Specific
safety rules, regulations and guidelines are always understood and
adhered to by WB personnel on-site.Be knowledgeable in the
applicable OSHA requirements for the specific types of work you
will be performing. Require that all workers adhere to them, and
request third party voluntary inspections and correct
deficiencies.Recognize potential safety and risk/loss situations
prior to mobilizing and develop a plan to address these with the WB
Safety Department to plan for requirements through safe work
methods, weekly safety meetings with work force, secure site
storage, lockouts, and lighting. Review plan with Safety Manager,
Field Safety Supervisor, PM and client.Familiarize and map the
direct route(s) to local hospitals, Urgent Care Facilities, and
educate all employees of each facility's location. Seek help from
the WB Safety Team in locating and mapping these facilities.Advise
other trades of safety violations, and if ignored, advise
client.Regard Safety as a priority on par with Quality and
Production. Implement and adhere to the WB Corporate Safety and
Health Program, including Company Hazardous Communication, Drug Use
Policy, Site Specific Safety Plan, or any other rules or
regulations as required by our client.Review next week's and
current safety plan at each week's WB safety meeting and at each
client weekly job site meeting.Plan safety in every part of each
day's activities. Be intolerant of violations or excuses by other
parties and require prompt correction.Troubleshoot and solve any
special problems as they arise on the job site in order to: (a)
keep employees safe, (b) ensure the work activities remain on
schedule and (c) that we "Safely Exceed the Expectations" of the
client.Perform all assigned roles, responsibilities, and related
work processes/tasks in the safest possible manner. Ensure that a
safe, accident/incident-free work environment is maintained for all
co-workers, customers, clients, suppliers, etc. at all
times.PlanningPlanning the assembling of concrete form building
related work functions to be performed on assigned construction
projects in cooperation with the supervising WB project manager and
in accordance with all Contract Documents. Use WB "Project Startup
Checklist" to:Review and understand all Contract Documents,
including, but not limited to: project drawings,
specifications,schedules, sketches, estimates, client schedule, and
the Contract.Take notes about unusual items or details. Mark
sections and/or portions of the project drawings with a color code
to avoid confusion and separate work items. Highlight any special
instructions, dimensions, and locations for easy
identification.Calculate concrete quantities of all company work
and major formwork itemsReview "scopes of work" for WB and
subcontractors.Conduct constructability review with PM estimating
(1) recommended construction strategy, (2) subcontract start and
completion dates, (3) plans versus existing conditions, and (4)
cost reductions.Provide PM with recommendations on design or method
improvements necessary for actual construction.Assist PM in
bar-chart schedule development based on agreed upon production
rates. Check these rates vs. estimated rates.Assist PM in
establishing crew size, production rates, crew leadership, based on
project schedule.List all equipment/tool demands necessary
throughout the job and estimate length of time required for each
type.Conduct site inspection and attend pre-construction conference
as soon as possible; meeting with client
representatives.MobilizingWorking with WB Project Manager,
Equipment Fleet Manager and Dispatcher, to ensure that all building
materials, supplies and equipment necessary to begin the project
are identified and delivered to the construction site prior to the
start-up of the project.Submit equipment and tool needs to
Equipment Fleet Manager. Discuss tool/equipment responsibilities.
Check with Project Engineer and Project Manager for approved
pricing from local vendors.Set up WB Office and Tool trailer(s).
Assist in installation and delivery of utilities and temp.
services.Arrange, through the Equipment Group, for the delivery,
use and return of all light and heavy equipment (WB owned or
rented) to/from the job site according to pre-established work
needs and schedule.Organize the building site to stage the
materials and supplies (e.g., lumber, rebar, forms, etc.) prior to
starting WB construction activities of the
project.ProcuringProviding (ordering, renting, etc.) and scheduling
delivery of building materials, supplies and equipment as necessary
for completing construction activities on a daily basis.Assist in
keeping current resource reports including equipment allocation,
manpower requirements, and materials inventory. Keep original
records of material submittals, shop drawings, and MSDS on site for
reference.Expedite materials after PM approval, buyout, and
purchase order approval.Notify PM of late deliveries or failed
commitments of all suppliers.Create two and three-week look ahead
schedules to determine the dates of materials needed and identify
any long lead-time items.StaffingEnsuring that appropriate
personnel are available to complete construction activities,
adhering to all WB and OSHA Safety Standards, WB Quality Standards,
within budget and on schedule.Coordinate the interviewing and
hiring of any "locally employed" craft-level workers through and
with the Human Resources Dept. as necessary to finish the building
project on schedule.Supervise WB craft-level workers assigned to
the specific project.Cooperate with other WB Superintendents to
transfer craft-level workers to various job sites as necessary.Make
recommendations on pay, promotion, and discharge decisions related
to Craft-level personnel.ConstructingWorking with the Client's Site
Superintendent and WB Project Manager to complete form building
activities within the overall building project's scope and
schedule.Work with the WB Project Manager to lay out the assigned
building project in accordance with: (a) building plan
specifications and (b) WB quality/accuracy standards for this work
process.Establish a "benchmark" on the site.Mark discrepancies on
drawings, notify PM of any design situations, and obtain client
authorization to vary.Assist PM in obtaining any answers to design
problems. Assist PM in reviewing design discrepancies and field
changes at weekly job meetings. Provide technical assistance,
interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and
equipment.Handling and scheduling related building activities on a
daily basis with other WB Group's work functions at the job site
(i.e., finishing, grading, and equipment) with the appropriate WB
Group Managers/Superintendent(s) and Project Manager as
necessarySupervising and coordinating Core Building Group equipment
operators in the preparation of job sites for construction
operations/activities of the group. These operations include, but
are not limited to, the following:Digging Back-fillingPlacing
StoneTransporting Materials and SuppliesSupervise and coordinate
the excavation of all footings and poured to blueprint and layout
specifications.Supervise and coordinate the building of concrete
forms (specialized or patented) for slabs, walls, piers, columns,
steps/stairs, sidewalks, etc.Supervise and coordinate the placement
of rebar and any other reinforcing material into the concrete form
as per job blueprints/specifications.Order any concrete necessary
to complete a pour.Supervise and coordinate the pour
process.Supervise and coordinate the stripping of concrete
forms.Supervise and coordinate "clean up" activities at a WB
construction site on a daily basis.Apprise PM immediately of any
potential problem affecting safety, quality, contract time, budget,
and conditions, and make recommendations or state action taken.
Coordinate with suppliers to remedy problems.Review with PM any
field changes including potential changesParticipate with PM in
weekly progress meetings.Handle any change orders according to the
following process:Create a WB Work Order at the first instance of
change-order likelihood and document the legitimacy of the
potential change order.Undertake change order only after client's
authorization and make exceptions only with PM's approval.Be
available to explain change orders to client with PM.Advise PM
weekly of items requiring resolution to avoid delays, claims, and
client conflict.Document the effect and length of delays on daily
reports so that delay can be substantiated for negotiation and
claim.Quality Control Review drawings and specifications, noting
quality control requirements. Foster and maintain a super-critical,
relentless and unwavering attitude to workmanship at start of
project Know extent of Client's quality concerns, those specific to
the scope of work and contract specifications prior to starting
project. Review mock-up sections and results with client before
proceeding and maintain agreed upon standards.CHECK ALL WORK. Use
pre-pour checklists to ensure completeness and accuracy of work and
record results (pass/fail, Ff/Fl, etc.) on reports or
drawings.Production ControlAssume responsibility for productivity
and quality of work completed, as well as the efficient use of
materials and equipment. Share with PM any production problems and
any personnel and material shortages or excesses.Keep accurate and
complete daily project reports; submit to payroll daily.Develop
weekly schedules and review with PM prior to weekly jobsite
meetings. At these meetings, share schedule with client and then
communicate to lead men.Inspect and report daily on other
subcontractor performance whose work is or could possible delay the
work Stress need for open communication including coordination,
anticipated deliveries, impacts, and manpower requirements.Ensure
that the productivity and quality of work is managed in compliance
with all Company, Client, State, and Federal rules, regulations,
guidelines, and policies. Cost Control and ImprovementIdentify and
report any material, labor, or equipment cost over or underruns to
the PM and discuss possible corrective action.Make recommendations
to PM for reducing time or costs of general conditions, site,
subcontractor work, and company work. Check completed daily reports
for errors and omissionsReview labor costs weekly with PM and
discuss any issues. Concentrate on reducing overtime costs and
remedial work costs.TrainingTraining all craft-level employees in
accordance with the WB Training Program asnecessary to improve
worker productivity at the job site.Train employees in their job
responsibilities and work tasks.Conduct Craft-Level Training
Program follow-up activities on site as instructed.Support
participation of employees assigned in the WB Craft and Supervisory
Training Program components.Checking/EvaluatingEvaluating the
performance of. (a) WB personal as a team, (b) the work
performedand (c) individual craft-level employees as
appropriate.Evaluate the performance of the entire WB work crew in
relation to completing its portion of the construction project in
accordance with the construction plans, work schedule and
reasonable general contractor/client needs and
expectations.Evaluate the performance of individual craft-level
employees assigned to the job site and helping employees improve
their performance as necessary.Evaluate the overall work being
performed to make sure it conforms to: (a) WB quality control
requirements, (b) general contractor specifications/expectations,
and (c) all applicable OSHA safety rules, regulations and
policies.ReportingCompleting all reports (i.e., time sheets, safety
forms, training reports, employee warning or "write up" reports,
etc.) accurately and on time.Produce neat, accurate, and complete
paperwork. Take notes on all verbal instructions or commitments and
forward to PM.PM20Position RequirementsEducation and/or Experience
High School Diploma/GED- required Associate degree in construction
related field - desirable Vocational or technical training/work
experience in construction- required Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities Required Planning, prioritizing, and scheduling work
tasks, processes, and teams for entire sub-contracted job scope.
Analyzing and interpreting blueprints, shop drawings, and various
construction documents. Measuring and calculating square/cubic feet
precisely. Problem-solving and troubleshooting.
Communicating/reporting with client representatives, executive
managers, project managers, project engineers, field engineers,
foremen and work teams. Analyzing, supervising, and guiding the
completion of site safety and work-task plans. Recognizing and
correcting/teaching job site hazards. Making judgments and
decisions. Listening, speaking, reading and writing at a basic
level. Thinking logically and critically. Seeing and interpreting
details close up and far away. Focusing consistently on safety,
quality, production, and innovation. Interacting with other trades
or subcontractors. Supervising work crews to install formwork,
install reinforcing materials, and place/finish concrete Working
Conditions Outdoors - frequently Indoors - sometimes Loud noise -
frequently Temperatures - seasonal Personal Protective Equipment -
at all times Multi-activity worksites - frequently Traveling/out of
town - frequently 40 to 65-hour work week - frequently Heights and
depths - frequently Client, supplier, employee (i.e., stakeholder)
interactions - frequently Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid driver's license - required Journeyman/Master Craftsman
Status - preferred OSHA - 10 and 30-Hour Certifications - required
First Aid/CPR - required Powder actuated tool certification -
desirable All-terrain material handler certification - desirable
Aerial lift certification - desirable WB Supervisory Training and
other certifications up through Superintendent Level - preferred
Other technical certifications and/or diplomas - desirable Physical
Demands Walking, sitting Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
Frequent lifting, bending, kneeling and reaching. Standing for long
periods of time. Climbing ladders, working at heights,
wearing/using fall protection harness Reaching Driving a vehicle.
Equal Opportunity EmployerWayne Brothers, Inc is an Equal
Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Read our
EEO/AAE policy.PI180064280
Keywords: Wayne Brothers Companies, Savannah , Concrete Superintendent, Other , Savannah, Georgia
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