SUPERINTENDENT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

BUILD PROJECTS ACCORDING TO ESTABLISHED QUALITY STANDARDS

• Understand basic techniques and principles of each phase of construction
  • On the job experience is invaluable
  • Attend seminars and training sessions
  • Read articles and books on current techniques
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Use only approved trade contractors
• Communicate the required quality standards to workers
• Implement established procedures for inspecting, correcting and approving work
• Inspect materials as they are delivered
• Troubleshoot jobsite problems as they arise using the Construction Manager as a resource when necessary
• Deliver completed homes built to established standards with zero defects

BUILD PROJECTS WITHIN BUDGET

• Be familiar with and accept all aspects of the project budget
• Approve all purchase orders related to your projects when work is complete
• Use only approved trade contractors
• Search for trade contractors who are less expensive and deliver quality work
• Suggest alternative methods or materials that are less expensive and meet the established quality standards
• Check quantity of all materials against purchase orders
• Implement procedures to minimize theft or vandalism of materials
  • Make materials difficult to steal
  • Install materials as soon as possible after delivery
  • Arrange for someone to guard isolated or at risk projects during vulnerable periods
• Keep accurate records related to all variance purchase orders and implement procedures to avoid variances in the future

BUILD PROJECTS ON SCHEDULE

• Understand scheduling methods including Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Be in agreement with projected completion dates according to established construction schedules
• Ensure that trade contractors and suppliers are given sufficient notice
• Coordinate material deliveries
• Coordinate the work of all trade contractors and hired workers
• Schedule and complete all required city inspections
• Update progress of each project on a daily basis
• Implement recovery procedures if schedules fall behind

OTHER DUTIES

• Implement and enforce established safety regulations
• Maintain a clean job site and work area
  • All homes should be left broom swept each day
  • Construction trailers and surround areas should be kept clean, uncluttered and in good repair
  • Vacant lots to be kept clear of weeds and debris
  • Spec homes must be maintained including weed and snow removal
  • Assist sales staff as required keeping model homes clean, free of weeds and snow and in “like new” condition
• Maintain storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) using established Best Management Practices (BMP) for each assigned project
• Work with Sales Agents
  • Keep them up to date on scheduling projections
  • Coordinate changes according to established procedures
  • Coordinate all communications with buyers
• Enforce established standards and ethics to maintain company reputation and relations with trade contractors, suppliers, city officials and buyers
• Communicate with office staff to help correct and update house plans as required