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About this Superintendent role at DAVIS Construction

DAVIS Construction · Onsite · Headquarters - Rockville, MD

At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all.

SUMMARY:              

The Superintendent provides overall leadership for on-site field management and administration as it relates to the onsite construction process in planning, coordination and execution of work on time and within budget. Position includes direct supervision of junior staff, foreman, trade partners and other construction related personnel in planning, coordination and execution of work on time along with direct coordination with clients, design team members, third party consultants, etc. Position leads in the establishment of the project parameters as it relates to onsite work while maintaining a safe workplace, enforcing quality control, enhancing client relationships and promoting the company image.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Nine (9) years of construction operations experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field and five (5) years of progressing supervisory construction experience

  • Certifications for CPR / First Aid and OSHA 30-hour

  • Proficiency with computer-based scheduling software, spreadsheet applications, project management software, and virtual construction software

  • Knowledge and understanding of sustainable construction (ex. LEED)

  • Ability to manage a team and lead a project to a successful outcome

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:

  • Creates agendas and leads field meetings with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of project goals, timelines, and any potential issues, maintaining strong communication across all parties involved

  • Partners with project management to lead the project team, ensuring responsibilities are clear, tasks are delegated effectively, and team members are supported and developed

  • Creates and implements quality control processes and proactively manages risks, ensuring project milestones are met and standards are maintained

  • Implements and enforces EHS policies, coordinates inspections, and works proactively to mitigate risk and maintain compliance with all safety and standards

  • Works proactively to identify safety hazards and quality concerns, addressing issues before they escalate and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations

  • Implements and enforces DAVIS best practices

  • Develops and enforces site-specific safety plans, ensuring all trade partners and team members follow safety protocols; enforces safety inspections on specific project site equipment

  • Actively identifies and mitigates potential risks on the project, providing solutions and adaptations to avoid delays or safety hazards

  • Proficiently manages project documentation, ensuring all necessary reports, schedule, invoices, and compliance documents are properly handled • ensures the completion and accuracy of essential documentation (including RFIs, daily reports, drawings, quality control forms, and safety inspections)

  • Creates, manages, adjusts project schedules and logistic plans independently

  • Creates look aheads and manages the project schedule; coordinates with trade partners to ensure the completion of tasks on time, and addresses any schedule discrepancies with minimal direction; executes site logistics and sequencing plans

  • Manages scheduling, quality control, safety protocols, and ensures adherence to the project schedule and deadlines

  • Manages the project through completion, including final inspections, addressing punch list items, and preparing for project closeout; ensures all deliverables are met

  • Maintains positive relationships with owners, vendors, architects, engineers, and consultants property manager, building engineer, owner's rep or development manager; addresses concerns promptly and effectively to enhance satisfaction and trust and ensure repeat business and referrals

  • Manages project contracts, material tracking log, scopes, financial documentation, and trade partner relations; provides accurate reporting on-time; effectively manages contract documents

  • Reviews and verifies the quality of work by trade partners, ensuring they meet contractual obligations and project standards

  • Performs layout and control work for the project needs; establishes hold-to dimensions and ensure construction is in compliance

  • Understands trade scopes and evaluates trade tickets for validity

  • Understands the owner contract

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:

  • Autonomy + Accountability

  • Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from managers

  • Typically does not perform the work supervised

  • Accountable for work of others

  • Business Impact

  • Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and teams company-wide

  • Decisions are made without oversight and affect the success of the department / revenue group

  • Guides, influences and persuades others either internally in other project / departments or externally

  • Contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning

  • Talent Development

  • May have formal management responsibilities

  • Provides feedback to team members

  • Adapts plans and priorities to meet project / department / company goals

  • Creates opportunities for growth and development of team members

  • Problem Solving + Resiliency

  • Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions

  • Takes a new perspective on existing solutions

  • Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

DAVIS CORE VALUES:

  • TRUST

  • Excellence in ServiceFulfilling our clients’ highest expectations

  • InclusionEnsuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging

  • IntegrityExhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions

  • Building RelationshipsCreating and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work

The base salary (or hourly) range for this position is

$105,000.00 - $140,000.00

DAVIS is committed to providing our employees with a competitive total compensation package that enhances your quality of life. DAVIS offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to your HSA. DAVIS also offers annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, and continuing education. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on-site fitness center, and parental leave. Eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities.

The compensation and benefits information are provided as of the date of this posting. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to applicable eligibility. DAVIS reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

At DAVIS, our vision is to build a culture that is innovative, connected, and balanced.

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About DAVIS Construction

Founded in 1966, DAVIS Construction is a general contractor in the Midatlantic region, building over one billion dollars' worth of construction a year, including some of the region's most complex and notable projects, across 11 diverse market sectors. Consistently ranked as an industry leader both nationally and locally, DAVIS has been recognized for 18 consecutive years as one of the area's Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal.

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