Job Description

Project Superintendent Job Description

COMMERCIAL SOLAR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Classification/Position Type:

Exempt/Full-Time/Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (40 Hours/Week) with occasional evening and weekend overtime.

Reports To:

Operations Director

Working under the direct supervision of the Operations Director the Project Superintendent will be responsible for assuming ownership of one or more entire projects and monitoring the performance of them including safety, quality, scheduling, budgeting and overall client satisfaction. The Project Superintendent will be responsible for direction of site crews while implementing and adhering to protocols in compliance with company policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal compliance laws. The Project Superintendent will work in collaboration with all Project Managers, clients and vendors to ensure projects are completed professional and in a timely manner ensuring projects are completed within budget, on time and to the level of quality expected by SEL Construction and our clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Project Superintendent will be primarily responsible for the coordination, planning, organization and direction of all job-related activities and supervision of all SEL Construction field personnel as required to successfully complete each project on schedule, within budget while ensuring the clients complete satisfaction. The Project Superintendent plays a key role within SEL Construction and will liaison with the Project Managers, Clients and other key personnel throughout the duration of each contract. The Project Superintendent will also be responsible for the following duties (but not limited to):

• Schedule, assign and supervise, through subordinate supervisory personnel, all activities within each job site while ensuring occupational health and safety of all SEL Construction employees, subcontractors, project teams, clients, guests and assets in accordance with local, state and federal regulations, departmental and company policies, as well as industry standards and practices.
• Coordinate department and job site assignments and provide daily logs, photos, updates, reports, and any documentation pertaining to the status of the job.
• Must be able to accurately comprehend plans, specifications, and contracts to be able to inspect work in progress and assure compliance with applicable codes and industry standards, project specifications and quality assurance throughout the duration of the contract.
• Train and monitor the performance of assigned personnel and conduct performance management on a regular basis.
• Perform daily job site work completion and reviews ensuring applicable quality control measures in accordance with SEL Construction policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicate with SEL Construction Warehouse personnel to ensure timely delivery of job site materials and/or equipment.
• Corroborates Job Hazard Analysis occurs before scope of work commences and adheres to and ensures all site team members understand and practice safe operating and worksite safety procedures.
• Identify and mitigate potential employee relations issues, schedule changes, workflow, and staffing needs and provide necessary feedback to the Operations Director
• Maintain and promote an organized job site, including any on-site construction offices.
• Ensure all Sub-Contractor contracts and vendor submittals are abiding by SEL Construction policies and procedures as well as safety, local, state and federal laws.
• Review plans prior to contract commencing and ensure site prep work is executed according to contract, design and specifications and ensure on-site personnel cooperation.
• Responsible for the business and relationship development and maintenance of any past, present, or future management, consultants, clients, employees and/or guests related to all SEL Construction contracts.
• Work in conjunction with the Human Resources Director to develop and implement employee recognition and/or performance review.
• Work in collaboration with SEL Constructions Executives, Directors and Managers to ensure the companys overall objectives, goals, operational functions as well as policies and procedures.
• Maintain current and proficient knowledge of uniform building codes and inspection processes.
• Maintain current and valid certifications as required by SEL Construction and deemed necessary by safety, local, state and federal laws.

Core Competencies and Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Project Superintendent in commercial or industrial construction environment, preferably in the solar energy industry
• Minimum 5 years experience working with various large commercial construction projects, or simultaneously working on multiple smaller projects with various commercial construction types such as renovations, ground up, etc.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment with minimal supervision and direction.
• Ability to work simultaneously and effectively on multiple tasks and projects with varying degrees of complexity.
• Extensive understanding of construction site practices, procedures and safety protocols.
• 30 Hour OSHA Training/Certification required.
• CPR/First Aid Training Certification required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills as well as grammar and spelling proficiency required with the ability to speak, read and write fluent English.
• Ability to maintain a professional and organized working environment, while demonstrating ethical practices and behaviors with sound judgment abilities.
• Valid Driver License and reliable transportation required.
• Must be able to meet the following physical demands:
  • Able to access all areas of the worksite including (but not limited to) stairs, scaffolding, ladders, elevation changes, etc.
  • Safe operation of any job-related tools, machinery, vehicles and/or equipment.
  • Capable of working in several physically demanding positions including (but not limited to): kneeling, bending, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, walking, etc.
  • Motor Skill Requirements: Ability to perform repetitive finger to hand movements, ability to handle and feel objects as well as repetitive reaching with hands and arms freely for several hours a day.
  • Able to safely utilize a ladder and climb to different heights as deemed necessary.
  • Properly and safely capable of moving, carrying, lifting or lowering items weighing up to 50lbs frequently throughout the day.
  • Vision Requirements: accurate close as well as distance vision, accurate color vision, accurate peripheral vision, accurate depth perception and the ability to visually adjust focus

Work Environment:

While performing the duties required for this position, the Commercial Superintendent may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in this work environment may range from moderate to loud. This position will be primarily performed in outside weather conditions.

Travel Requirements:

This position will require frequent, mandatory short and long-distance travel throughout California. The ability to travel up to five (5) days per week is a requirement.

All job requirements in the job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested. This job description supersedes all prior job descriptions for this position as well as rescinding all past and present job descriptions that do not reflect the current requirements of this position.

SEL Construction is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment free from unlawful discrimination. It is the policy of this company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age or disability.