Senior Superintendent

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Senior Superintendent 

Skanska USA Building

Reports to: Project Manager [varies by location]

Department: Operations

Location: Where position will be posted

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Employment Status: Full time

Job Summary:

The Senior Superintendent is responsible for field operations on the project(s) assigned and ensures the project/area is constructed in a safe, timely, profitable and ethical manner, in accordance with contract documents, design, budget, and schedule and in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. They directly supervise field craft labor and non-craft field personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

* Establishes key elements of tactical and operational plans with measurable contribution towards the achievement of results of the sub-function, focusing on short-to mid-term operational plans (eg, 1-3 years).
* Develops new products, processes, standards, or operational plans in support of the job function strategy.
* Typically has budget or P&L accountability for area of responsibility or manage elements of the budget.
* Provides measurable input to new products, processes or standards in operational plans that will have some impact on the achievement of overall function results.
* Responsible for making moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of job area.
* Problems and issues faced are numerous, undefined, and moderately complex and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem.
* Problems typically impact multiple departments or specialties. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues.
* Communicates with parties within and outside of own job function, which may include external customers or vendors depending upon the job function.
* Requires ability to influence others outside of own job area on policies, practices, and procedures.
* Manages a department or unit that includes multiple teams led by managers and/or team leaders.
* Responsible for creating workforce and staffing plans for department / unit to ensure availability of human capital necessary to accomplish departmental business results.
* May have hiring, firing, promotion, and reward authority within own area, in accordance with Corporate Guidelines.
* As a Sr. Superintendent on an active construction site, this position requires regular and consistent on-site attendance to monitor and observe construction operations and participate in scheduled and ad hoc production, safety, and supervisory meetings.  Additionally, as a manager/supervisor, your presence is required to oversee the work of employees in addition to providing real-time feedback, mentoring, and coaching as needed.
* Other Duties: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time. 

Education and Experience: 

Required Qualifications: 

* 8+ years actively creating a Safety and QA/QC Cultural
* 5+ years in a Top Leadership position for multiple projects
* 15+ years of Building and construction experience (For NYC-Knowledge of the DOB's technical reports and Chapter 33)
* 15+ years experience scheduling and prioritizing activities.
* 10+ years experience identifying and dealing with Risk & Mitigation procedures
* Demonstrated ability to Mentor and develop talent.
* Proven experience stepping into a problem project and quickly identifying problem areas or concerns and setting direction for correcting the issue
* Bachelor's Degree - Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or similar or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 10 years prior relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

* Preferred Procore Construction Management certification 
* Preferred experience with broad job knowledge of technical or operational practices within electrical construction.
* Preferred CMIT certificate
* Working knowledge of design and drawing software to including, but not limited to, Revit, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, NAVIA, and Bluebeam 
* Working knowledge of BIM 360 and BIM 360 Plan
* Working knowledge of Prolog and Primavera P6
* Experience with JD Edwards for timekeeping, project costs, and other project financials
* Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience utilizing email, phone, and Microsoft office platforms
* Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution. 

Competencies / Skills: 

Is recognized as an expert with specialist/authority level understand and application in:

*  Risk and Opportunity Management: Identifies potential risks related to operations, contracts, or project execution. Develops mitigation plans and strategies to control the impact of negative situations or to maximize opportunities throughout the life cycle of a project.

*  Building and Construction Knowledge - Planning: Applies building and construction knowledge, utilizing experience and current developments in the industry to prepare detailed construction sequence plans including all necessary material, equipment and labor.

*  Conflict / Dispute Resolution: Handles conflicts and de-escalates disputes between parties. Negotiates resolutions that are agreeable to both parties.

*  Plans and Specifications: Reads and interprets construction plans and the technical specifications to aid in constructability review. Ensures submittals are approved prior to proceeding with work.

*  Preconstruction Planning - Field Management Building: Provides input for the development of logistics, schedule development, EHS program and planning, and Exhibit A scope of work development.

*  Safety: Ensures the safe execution of all work activities and ensures adherence to our safety regulations to protect all individuals. Verifies and coordinates work activities to comply with Skanska EHS program and corrects unsafe activities, actions and conditions.

*  Schedule Development - Field Management Building: Takes ultimate ownership for the schedule. Translates contract documents and requirements of the build into the schedule logic. Works with schedulers to identify timeframes and constraints, determines milestones and anticipate activities.

*  Schedule Management - Field Management Building: Manages and prioritizes project-wide activities and ensures project activities are completed according to schedule. Mediates and reconciles conflicting or competing project activities or delays. Leverages the schedule as a tool in external party negotiations. Communicates and follows schedules and timelines.

*  Subcontractor Oversight: Monitors, inspects and ensures subcontractors are performing the work safely, are adhering to schedule, and are producing quality work in line with subcontractor agreements and our client contract obligations.

Has advanced knowledge and ability to coach/guide others in:

*  Contract Management: Reviews, executes and manages the client's prime contract as well as subcontracts and vendor agreements. This includes facilitating, administering and participating in contract discussions, reviews and negotiations with all relevant contracting parties.

*  Building Tools and Technology: Identifies and uses the correct technology, equipment and tools necessary to complete the job.

*  Logistics: Develops, approves, and communicates construction logistics plans, verifying they are in place and clearly understood. Ensures that projects are proceeding according to these plans.

*  Project Cost Management: Monitors, tracks, and forecasts self-perform and subcontractor project costs and quantities, including labor, equipment, and materials to e
			

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