Job Description:

W.K. Upchurch Construction Co., Inc.Superintendent Position StatementA Construction Superintendent, or Construction Supervisor, is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all of the activities of a construction site according to project blueprints and specifications. Their duties include coordinating subcontractors, performing quality control, safety checks, and providing on-site direction when managing a construction project.The Superintendent is a management position on commercial, residential, and industrial projects.Responsibilities:Construction Superintendents complete organizational and management responsibilities to effectively lead the construction team and ensure they have all of the resources they need. They often have the following duties and responsibilities:· Manage a team of workers, including work schedules, project progress and resource allocation.· Manage job cost for labor, supplies, materials and other project costs.· Sequences construction activities based on technical requirements of each job.· Collaborate with clients, architects, project managers, and other construction management to determine project scope execution and timeline.· Coordinate materials and equipment delivery with subcontractors and suppliers.· Create schedules for workers and subcontractors.· Hire additional field employees and assign work accordingly.· Capable of training on popular construction management software systems.· Maintain a daily log for the job site's operations, reporting to management as necessary.· Adjust construction activities as necessary to best meet construction deadlines.· Implement management techniques that are cost-effective and efficient.Job Requirements· A high school diploma or equivalent is required.· At least eight years of construction experience is required.· Excellent communication abilities, including writing, speaking and active listening.· Knowledge of construction budgeting best practices.· Good planning skills, including design execution, resource allocation and contingencies.· Understanding of construction equipment, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues.· In-depth understanding of local, state and federal construction regulations.· Great problem-solving and decision-making skills.· Effective leadership abilities, like motivation, goal-setting, and conflict management.· Organizational skills, including time management, delegation, prioritization and multitasking.The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.