The primary purpose of the Superintendent is to oversee, manage and direct all aspects of a project from beginning to end. The Superintendent reports to the Director of Operations.
Classification: Exempt
Responsibilities
- Conduct themselves in alignment with the Downing Core Values
 - Communicate, foster and maintain good working relations with project teams, architects, owners, subcontractors, and vendors
 - Coordinate and manage all on site operations of assigned construction projects
 - Ensure subcontractors fully execute and comply with their contracted scope of work
 - Perform safety planning for job site
 - Manage subcontractor compliance with Downing’s Subcontractor Safety Manual
 - Implement quality control, including full compliance with plans, specifications and contract agreements
 - Create, manage and take full responsibility for project schedules, including material procurement as directed
 - Initiate and secure pricing for change order requests
 - Review project shop drawing and submittals as directed
 - Process RFI’s when necessary
 - Work with Project Manager to understand and maintain project budgets
 - Complete all documentation, including daily reports and safety audits
 - Facilitate all job site inspections
 - Facilitate all subcontractor meetings as assigned by the project manager
 - Manage punch list to bring job to close in efficient and timely manner
 - Contribute to job site trailer coordination and set up
 - Maintain a clean and well-organized job site at all times
 - Comply with all work-related deadlines
 
Qualifications
- Two to five years of experience in commercial construction
 - Ability to problem solve with solid judgement and independent thinking
 - Proficient with computers, tablets, and smart phones, including typing skills
 - Strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
 - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
 - Team focused with initiative to work individually
 - Disciplined work ethic
 - Service attitude
 - Excellent verbal and written communication skills and phone etiquette
 - Ability to work for multiple managers
 - Willingness to perform Superintendent responsibilities at multiple job sites simultaneously when required
 - Willingness to work necessary hours to ensure all project needs are being met
 - Ability to consistently meet project deadlines
 
Leadership Skills
- Lead, manage, accountability
 - Takes ownership
 - Fosters teamwork
 - Serves as an example to others
 
Communication
Is a good promoter of all things Downing, both internally and externally
Safety
Be the ambassador of Downing’s safety motto: One Person. One Team. One Family.