Superintendent

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.

• 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

• 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

• Lead, manage, accountability
• Takes ownership
• Fosters teamwork
• Serves as an example to others

Is a good promoter of all things Downing, both internally and externally

Be the ambassador of Downing’s safety motto: One Person. One Team. One Family.