The primary focus of a Construction Superintendent is to provide the managerial and leadership skills necessary to manage the day-to-day matters of a self-performed workforce, as well as, general management of all subcontractors, owners, architects, and engineers. The Superintendent is responsible for coordinating and executing all self-performed work, assisting with and managing all subcontractors, complete understanding of all contract documents, safety requirements and schedule. Also, this position provides the knowledge, skills, and experience required to ensure that the project milestone dates, overall schedule completion dates are met, and to ensure a safe and successful project delivered on time and within budget. Superintendents are expected to be the first to arrive and the last to leave the job site. This position is expected to work within a 90-mile radius of the city of Pittsburgh, and will be an employee of the Pittsburgh, PA office location **** ****
Our Success Story:
It all started in 1997 when Joe Leonello and his father started their own construction firm. They were soon joined by Joe’s brother, Frank, in 2003 and, thus, the Franjo legacy was born. Since its inception, we strive to exceed our client expectations by consistently improving our products and services. We are always on the lookout for the top talent in the industry as we consider our employees one of our greatest assets. We truly celebrate our employee milestones and successes in our industry because without our employees, we would not be where we are today! We have been voted Top Workplace by our employees for 4 years in a row and have also been featured in the Pittsburgh Business Times as one of Pittsburgh’s Fastest Growing Companies, Largest Area Construction Contractors, and Family Business Awards winners!
Our Mission
Safety, Respect, Accountability, Efficiency, Empowerment, Creativity, Loyalty… We feel strongly about every one of those, but we also feel they are the minimum every company should abide by. So, what makes us different? How do Franjo team members operate? Well, we speak to each other with radical candor. We work hard so we can play hard. We have each other’s backs. We are committed to building a legacy – the Franjo Legacy.
Our Mission: Uniting our team and customers to build the future.
Our Vision: Exceeding expectations. Building trust. Creating value.
Our Values:
Persistence - Never give up.
Ambition – Driven to achieve the unimaginable.
Confidence – Humble enough to learn from experience.
Does that align with your ideals and core values? Well, great news! We are looking to add a Superintendent to our growing team!
What you’ll do:
Prepare, plan, and supervise day-to-day total construction activities in accordance with project specifications, documents, and schedule. This includes interfacing with the design team members, ownership, the project team, company employees, local authorities, and utility providers.
Responsible for completion of daily production reports for all self-performed work and manages activities to ensure that self-performed work is being performed within best practices.
Monitor progress or deficiencies associated with subcontractors, self-performed work, cost over-runs or issues affecting project costs and impacts to project schedule. This includes interfacing with company warehouse staff, mechanics, and all other departments.
Ensure all field employees comply with company safety policies and PPE requirements per the company Safety Manual and enforces all onsite safety best practices. Will be proactive in addressing safety related issues.
Make sure all accidents and injuries are documented and are reported immediately to the Director of Field Operations, Safety Director, and Human Resources.
Prepare, plan, and supervise all project related issues including, but not limited to, manpower scheduling, technical assistance to company employee’s and subcontractors, project document interpretation, construction means, methods and equipment.
Be present and participate in new project turnover meetings.
Assist in and accept responsibility for completion of final baseline schedule.
Mitigate issues affecting schedule and costs to minimize impact to bottom line and project schedule.
Responsible for construction logs to be turned in on time and daily on company provided format and is responsible to perform daily inspections/preventative maintenance on all company owned equipment and rentals. Ensure all off hour shifts are supervised.
Manage changes in project scope and ensure these changes have been communicated appropriately.
Prepare, strategize, and supervise all construction related activities planned in conjunction with the project team. Direct interfacing and an open, professional dialogue with the project manager to ensure a smooth flow of project information from start to finish with emphasis on costs, man hours and scheduling of self-performed activities. Primary focus to be centered upon having the work performed as efficiently and safely as possible using all available resources.
Maintain, supervise, and submit all daily log of job site activities in a timely manner, i.e., timesheets, project photos, material deliveries, emails, etc.
Prepare, plan, and supervise in conjunction with the project team the development of RFI’s, critical construction issues and the disbursement of related drawing updates, sketches, CCDs and change orders.
Oversee and supervise both company-owned and rental equipment maintenance schedules to ensure safe, proper operating of all site equipment.
Prepare, plan, and supervise daily material deliveries to ensure all company employees and subcontractors are working as efficiently as possible.
Work to create short-interval look-ahead project schedules to make sure that upcoming events are communicated, tracked, and are being proactively executed.
Participate in final walk through with client and manage the punch list to assure timely completion.
Collect/submit certificate of occupancy and final inspection cards to project management to record.
Superintendents strive for “all hands” work mentality; project pending superintendent may work directly in construction activities.
Meet with the Safety Director and complete mandatory safety training prior to start of employment.
Additional tasks as necessary and/or assigned.
What you’ll need to be familiar with:
Your success story:
Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a superintendent in construction industry.
Ability to perform the following tasks: general demolition, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, doors & hardware/glass, drywall, finishes, specialties, and general (assist in unloading of items and minor site cleanup).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites, E-mail, and other software used in the construction industry.
What we offer you in return:
Competitive salary and benefits package which includes, medical, dental, and vision, 401(k), employee wellness, supplemental insurance, paid time off, education and training, quarterly jobsite lunches, holiday parties, and so much more!
Do you have additional questions?
Please reach out to our Human Resources Manager for more information!
What are you waiting for?
Apply today!
Franjo Construction Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.