Federal Superintendent/SSHO
DESCRIPTION:
As a Superintendent/SSHO reporting to the Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead, schedule, coordinate, and supervise construction activities, including oversight of craft labor and subcontractor work.
- Coordinate the project's safety program and ensure full compliance with policies and procedures outlined in the Site-Specific Safety Plan.
- Manage subcontractors to ensure adherence to OSHA regulations and the project's established safety program.
- Conduct daily safety inspections of active work areas and promptly address unsafe conditions or behaviors.
- Facilitate weekly toolbox talks and provide safety updates to clients during progress meetings.
- Plan and oversee subcontractor and/or craft activities by determining methods of construction, manpower requirements, material needs, equipment usage, temporary utilities, and work schedules, while documenting actual hours worked.
- Coordinate assigned work with other trades, internal departments, and external contractors.
- Review all safety-related documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission according to established procedures.
- Maintain communication with engineering, estimating, and planning teams to ensure work aligns with drawings, specifications, and schedules.
- Identify and assist in resolving construction challenges such as productivity issues, trade interface concerns, drawing conflicts, and site condition discrepancies.
- Monitor field compliance with project safety and quality control requirements, document findings, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Support Project Management in developing the Project Execution Schedule, site logistics plans, project procedures, and performance standards.
- Track schedule progress on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Develop four-week look-ahead schedules and review them weekly with the construction team and subcontractors.
Requirements:
- Ten or more years of experience as a Superintendent, including responsibilities such as scheduling, procurement, field supervision, quality control, safety oversight, and managing all phases of construction on mid-sized projects. Four or more years of field or trade experience in the construction industry is also required.
- Five years of construction safety management experience, OSHA 30 certification, and documented annual safety training.
- Knowledge, skills, and experience with U.S. construction methods, techniques, and industry standards.
- Experience working with Federal Government clients (e.g., NPS, USACE or similar) is preferred.
- Experience with historical renovation projects is preferred.
- Resume must indicate primary area of expertise (e.g., civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, materials, finishes, etc.).
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