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Superintendent
Summary
Title:Superintendent
ID:N2019-001 CS
Job Location:Roanoke, VA
Department:Clark Nexsen Construction Services
Description

Position Open: July 15, 2019
Position Close: Until filled

Clark Nexsen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. AAP. Drug-free workplace. E-verify. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Clark Nexsen Inc. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H-1B or any other work visa petitions.

Must apply online through corporate website at www.clarknexsen.com.

Firm Description

Clark Nexsen Construction Services is the construction and general contracting subsidiary of Clark Nexsen, a national architecture and engineering firm focused on creating innovative design solutions for U.S. and global clients. We primarily perform design build construction projects and we perform the majority of our design services with Clark Nexsen. Combined we have the experience and skills to provide a turnkey solution for our clients that provides a high level of both design and construction in an expeditious time period. Our culture supports the pursuit of excellence to engage and inspire the best professionals. We work primarily in the Southeastern United States and operate our projects from our regional offices.

Our combined firms are headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with 450 employees in office locations in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Texas. We offer outstanding compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities in a positive work environment. We believe we can create a better world through our work. Giving back is also a guiding philosophy. As a company and as individuals, we proudly volunteer and give back to the surrounding communities where we live and work.

Generous benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Short and Long term Disability, Paid Time Off, Aflac, Flexible benefits, and Legal Resources benefits are available.

Job Description

Clark Nexsen Construction Services seeks to hire a Superintendent assigned to our Roanoke, VA office to work at the jobsite of a construction project in the New River Valley area of South West Virginia (around Dublin, Christiansburg, and Roanoke, VA area).  This position will be required to work at the jobsite the majority of the time.  

The Superintendent will be responsible for field operations on the project(s) assigned in order to achieve the safe, high quality, timely and profitable completion of the project.  These tasks consist of managing subcontractors / trade craft, maintaining contracts, Contract Documents, etc. 

In addition, the Superintendent will be responsible for quality control, safety, logistics and production.  The Superintendent must also support the Project Manager/Project Executive in monitoring job progress on site; ensuring compliance with contract documents, the Quality Control Program and Safety protocols; developing and executing on the project plans and schedules; assisting with logistical coordination; and planning and preparing documentation to facilitate the close out process, all at the discretion of the Superintendent.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Pre-Construction :
    • Creation of the project schedule and production rates. 
    • Perform detailed quantity takeoffs of Construction Documents and Interim documents and assist in estimating cost of work.
    • Work with the Project Manager to set procedures for document control and perform documents control.
    • Assist in development of scopes of work, bid package development and solicit subcontractors and suppliers, including review of subcontractor proposals and scope review.
    • Work with the Project Executive and Project Manager in development of the Safety Plan, Quality Controls Plan, Site Logistics Plan, Project Schedule and Cost Control System.
  • Field Operations:
    • Coordinate subcontractor daily activities, project deliveries and craft personnel.
    • Document quality and progress of each Subcontractor and Supplier.  
    • Perform detailed quality control checks and write the associated quality control reports.
    • Participate and manage the QCM process of Preparatory, Initial and final inspections.
    • Develop and manage the Re-Work List, Completion List, Pre-Final Punch List, and Punch List.
    • Gain knowledge in reviewing shop drawings, project submittals, and product data sheets.
    • Development of Activity Hazard Analysis and perform daily safety inspections.
    • Coordinate site logistics plans and assist in management of the delivery log and check in all deliveries.
    • Setting and maintaining layout control on the jobsite. 
    • Update the project schedule monthly, two week and four week look short interval schedules. 
    • Update Subcontractors and Suppliers of any changes to the plans, specifications and/or schedule.
    • Assist in the completion of punch lists as necessary. 
  • Project Management:
    • Prepare complete, accurate, and timely submittal logs for construction projects based on project drawings and specifications.
    • Receive approved submittals from Architect or Engineer and notifying the Project Superintendent of potential schedule impact.
    • Complete of all required project close-out documents per contract in a timely manner
    • Distribute contract documents to subcontractors, including drawings, specifications, and general conditions.
    • Distribute final requirement documentation to subcontractors and bookkeeper
    • Take accurate and complete meeting minutes and distribute timely
    • Proactively manage project to achieve quality, schedule, budget and safety. Utilize and maintain tools: schedule and document management to track and record project performance.

Essential Abilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Travel an average of 50% of the time
  • Work may involve times outside normal working hours and on weekends
  • Work outdoors with varying terrain and all types of weather
  • Stand, walk, and climb for 8+ hours a day
  • Be able to lift up to 30 lbs and operate equipment
  • Be able to work at heights, over water, and in confined spaces

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; talk or hear; walk; sit. The employee is frequently required to reach with arms and/or hands; bend, kneel; stoop, crouch or crawl and climb (ladders and scaffolding ); perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time on the physical jobsite; in a construction trailer; and occasionally an office building. Requirements include being able to be in your feet either walking long distances or standing for long periods of time.  This position is exposed to high temperatures; cool/cold temperatures; and loud noises.

Education

  • A bachelors degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management is preferred.
  • A High School Diploma or GED is required.  
  • OSHA 10 hr certification is required
  • OSHA 30 hr certification is preferred

Software Skills

A Superintendent should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.  Computer Software consists of Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word and Project Based Templates.  Daily reports, timesheets, quality control reports, etc.  will be done electrically by using Red Team Software

Career Experience

The Superintendent should have at least ten years of experience in the commercial construction industry in either a Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent. Experience in both field operations and pre-construction is desirable.  Superintendent must also have experience in being a superintendent on a ground up project. 

Other Criteria

  • Ability to prepare effective and concise documents
  • Possess technical precision
  • Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups
  • Have a client-oriented attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services
  • Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole
  • Possess excellent team leadership capabilities and abilities
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