Construction Supervisor, Commercial

SUMMARY:

The Construction Project Supervisor plans, organizes, and coordinates projects under construction. She/he is responsible for the personnel, quality, sourcing trades, estimating, and customer service.      

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assists Project Engineers &/or Architect by managing all aspects of construction project from pre-construction meeting to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy 
• Reviews and coordinate all construction services and activities to ensure the project is on time as per project schedule and on budget
• Meet with designers, and construction team to discuss build-out specifications and improvements 
• Resolves differences in plan interpretation and specifications
• Create estimates for construction projects, including labor, supplies, materials and other ancillary costs 
• Reviews and ensures any potential change order costs are justified as needed
• Drive cost-effective project management techniques and strategies in the field 
• Maintain strict build-out construction schedule and make changes as necessary to ensure deadlines are met 
• Attends pre-construction meetings and construction and actively participates 
• Ensures a safe jobsite environment 

EDUCATION:

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Construction Management, or related field; or comparable experience.  

EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least five (5) years supervisory experience in residential, commercial or industrial construction.

SKILLS:

Must have the following skills and/or abilities:

• Proficient in Windows operating systems and associated software 
• Proficient in reading and understanding construction plans, designs, and specifications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must have the ability to resolve issues in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Experience working on smartphones and tablets 
• Ability to work with numerous contractors and sub-contractors in an efficient manner 
• Extensive knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical construction
• Extensive knowledge of utility installation and requirements
• Considerable knowledge of overall building code, regulations, and laws
• Considerable knowledge of concrete tilt wall construction and conventional construction techniques
• Considerable knowledge of steel construction techniques 
• CAD experience a plus 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Must have a current Texas driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to perform the following physical activity on a frequent to constant basis:

• Sit for long periods of time while gathering, updating, and validating vendor or supplier cost information or performing other related activities.
• Lift 10–20 lbs. of files, plans, office supplies, or similar items. 
• Constantly uses fingers and hands when dialing/answering the telephone and operating a computer or other office machinery, such as a copy machine, scanner, and computer printer.
• Ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information through verbal communications in person or detect objects in and around job site over the telephone.
• Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents; operate a computer or other office machinery; or.
• Walk short distances on slippery, even, and/or uneven surfaces.
• Stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, or crawl.
• Climb and balance on stairs, metal/wooden beams, concrete form work, ladders, or other structures/elevated areas.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Daily job site visits involve performing work in outdoor weather conditions with exposure to extreme cold, heat, and noise depending upon project site; and may also include the following:

? dust, fumes, cleaning chemicals, and/or other harsh/hazardous solvents or disinfectants   

? electrical components, power lines, or other electrical hazards

? rebar, blades, or other sharp objects/tools 

? high elevations, trenches, or crawl spaces

• Travel locally during the workday between jobsites, although some out-of-area travel may be expected with seldom overnight travel.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to:

• Adhere to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Project a courteous, professional and positive approach with clients, subcontractors, employees, and authorizing agencies while providing prompt, efficient, and accurate assistance. 
• Follow and exchange basic instructions, information, and guidelines.
• Direct and instructs Sub-Contractors effectively with a leadership style that is firm, fair, consistent, and goal oriented.
• Nurture a working environment which encourages employee loyalty, longevity, and satisfaction. 
• Creates a culture of customer satisfaction.
• Make independent decisions based on experience or knowledge with minimal supervision.
• Participate in training and development opportunities offered to maintain construction-related software and safety knowledge.
• Communicate and comprehend instructions/directions in accordance with safety requirements, which necessitate no language barriers exist between employees and supervisors.
• Adhere to and perform functions according to company and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required such as steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, and the like while conducting job site visits.
• Maintain regular, timely, and predictable attendance.