Feb 16, 2020
This position will be located in Lubbock, TX. COMPANY OVERVIEW Company Description: The Stellar Family of Companies is a privately held real estate firm specializing in the multifamily industry. We operate a diversified family of companies focusing on Investment, Development, Construction and Management within the Multifamily Industry. We are a purpose driven organization characterized by passion and excellence. Our Mission: The Stellar Family of Companies is committed to invest in property, while developing people, to serve others and make an impact that matters. Our Core Values: Integrity, Attitude, Excellence and Growth POSITION OVERVIEW Position: Field Superintendent Supervisor: Director of Construction Supervises: Subcontractors and/or Field Labor, Assistant Superintendent/Field Engineer Position Purpose: Under the direction of the Director of Construction, the Field Superintendent responsible for supervision of all job site related activities. Ensures that the project is constructed in accordance with strict adherence to the construction documents and to Stellar standards of quality. Coordinates the subcontractors' and material suppliers' efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within established budgets. As well as coordinating directly with the Project Manager to maintain OTIB (on time/in budget). Benefits: Competitive Salary, Health, Vision and Dental Insurance, Relocation Reimbursement, Job Completion Bonus Position Summary: • Minimum 40 hours per week required, working on weekend and holidays may be required during peak times (depending upon schedule and weather delays) to ensure a successful and timely completion of the project. • Strong attention to quality and detail. • A deep appreciation that everything must be right! • Able to communicate effectively in all situations (verbal and written), positive attitude, able to work in a stressful, fast paced environment. • Able to juggle multiple tasks. • Able to evaluate situations, solve problems, and be forceful when necessary to accomplish goals without being abrasive or overbearing. • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office required, Procore, a plus. Education: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Some college, with an emphasis in Construction Technology. • Five years minimum experience in a construction supervisory position with general knowledge of all aspects of high-end construction. Multi-Family experience preferred. • Good written and verbal communication skills are necessary and computer skills are preferred. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. PROCEDURES Inter-Relationships: • Able to interact professionally with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, city and county inspectors, and all company personnel involved on the project team. • Treat all stakeholders professionally and respectfully. Site Specific Responsibilities: • Coordinates and directs all on-site activities. • Stays abreast of changes that could impact cost and/or schedule. Does not let additional work proceed without approval from the project manager. • Reviews plans, details, and specifications before project begins and every day thereafter looking for potential problems, "gray" areas, and areas needing additional information, etc. • Reviews all shop drawings for "constructability" issues and compliance to job conditions and contract documents. • Handles all "constructability" issues on-site and. when necessary. deals directly with architects and engineers on problem areas. Write RFI and coordinate w/Property Manager. • Verifies all control measures, elevations, etc. • Assures the expected level of quality is maintained through all phases of the project (from beginning of construction through completion of the final punch list). • Develops, follows up, and completes punch lists during construction to minimize final list. • Resolves quality problems or mistakes in work implementation in a cost-effective way, but does not overlook or cover up problems or mistakes. Consults with project manager as needed. • Maintains job site safety. Conducts meetings, files reports, and coordinates efforts to institute safety measures. Manages tool box meetings. • Maintains EPA log and erosion prevention measures (bi-weekly). • Responds to concerns and needs of surrounding neighbors. • Restricts, to the extent possible, subcontractors' interface with clients or owners. Coordinates subcontractor interface with architect as required. • Addresses all owner and architect's concerns in a timely fashion. • Maintains weekly time sheets for Stellar employees, notates their function (i.e. site clean-up, trim carpentry, steelwork, earthwork, etc.). • Orders material delivery as needed; monitors its use and minimizes waste. Additional material request must be approved by Project Manager. • Negotiates additional work hours with subcontractors and expedites material deliveries from vendors to maintain schedule. • Establishes working hours on-site; encourages subcontractors to work overtime and Saturdays to make up for bad weather days or to maintain schedule. • Coordinates subcontractors' efforts including scheduling work, meetings, problem resolution, and changes to scope of work, project delays, answering questions, etc. • Coordinates with other project superintendents to minimize conflict over subcontractors, equipment, personnel, etc. • Sequences short-term schedules for trades, material deliveries and owner furnished items in the most time efficient manner. • Coordinates inspections or on-site meetings by city officials, engineers, architects, designers, owners and project manager/president. • Conducts subcontractor meetings on a weekly basis to present three-week look-ahead schedule and review schedule, safety, site logistics and other "big picture" issues. • Maintains a three-week schedule of activities at job site; forecasts long lead items two or three months in advance of actual implementation. Coordinates overall project schedule with Project Manager. • Organizes all project records on-site in accordance to the field superintendents' manual (plans, shop drawings, ASIs, RFIs, correspondence files, as-built drawings, etc.); uses file cabinets, plan racks, etc. and/or electronic means. • Prepares Daily Field Report. Notes on Report any on-site direction from architects, consultants and owners. Notes any directions received via telephone (coordinates this information with the project manager). Notes bad weather days. Notes which subcontractors are on-site and crew size. Notes major job site activities and accomplishments on each report. • Performs miscellaneous tasks as required to keep job moving (i.e., forklift operation, punch lists, etc.). • Ensures proper placement of all materials and strict adherence to construction document dimensions and controls. • Takes notes at all informal meetings with owner, architect, etc. where project manager if not present (project manager will be responsible for this function at all formal meetings). • Creates camaraderie and team approach among project manager, subcontractors, our own personnel, etc. to instill a "we" mentality for the entire construction project. • Initiates RFI's. • Develops and distributes "Weekly Hot List" of open issues and needed information that are threatening the project's schedule. • Participates in appropriate continuing education activities such as OSHA training, TEXO training seminars, related skills or academic training, etc. • Reviews and signs for all Materials furnished by Stellar to ensure quality, quantity and meets approved submittals. • Quality Control to ensure the work meets Stellar Standards and Best Practice. • Verify Field Dimensions to ensure subs are meeting construction tolerances allowed by the contract documents. • Manage Preconstruction Meetings for Slab/Site and above grade Sub-Contractors. • Ensure materials are secured and site gates are locked after working hours daily. • Ensure building and site are kept clean, to make a safe environment for workers at all time. Sub-contractors to clean up after themselves. • No smoking allowed after drywall starts. • Ensure fire extinguishers on floor after framing walls. • The first 1 and 2-bedroom units coordinate framing, MEP, drywall, etc., are done per contract documents prior to proceeding with other units. Physical Requirements: • This position involves work at a construction site where duties will be performed both indoors and outdoors • Stand, walk or sit alternatively depending on the task at hand. • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. • Frequently perform the following: o Bend o Stoop o Climb stairs o Push or pull o Pick up litter o Filing o Show and walk property o Lift and store supplies • Constant need to read and complete forms. • Constant need to communicate in person and by telephone. • Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect information and initiate the most efficient plan of action.
Stellar Family of Companies
San Antonio, TX, USA
Full time
