Newton Construction has an opportunity for a Project Manager/Superintendent. The Project Manager/Superintendent will provide overall on-site administrative and technical management on construction project site. Schedule, coordinate and supervise craft employee activities. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, a quick learner, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced work environment. We are a self-performing general contractor, therefore this position requires site management for scopes through cover-up. Visit www.newtonconstruction.com to learn more about our unique company.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives, AE representatives, other contractors, etc. to keep fully updated, work through changes, etc., offer alternatives.
Plan, coordinate and supervise onsite functions (scheduling, engineering, material control, and may provide day-to-day direction of onsite, administrative staff in accounting, purchasing, etc.).
Supervise craft employees and/or other contractors as required by the contract.
May draft and or generate all project purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc.
Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required.
Assist project management in implementing project procedures, working documents, standards, etc.
Ensure all onsite personnel, including subcontractors, comply with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, etc. Document all violations, notify project management, recommend/implement corrective actions as required.
Assume responsibility for productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials & equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
Perform additional assignments per Supervisor’s direction.
Assist in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required.
Maintain liaison with other departments (i.e., Material Control, Purchasing, Quality Control, Engineering) to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc., support craft activities and project schedule.
Design-Build coordination and review.
Ownership, updating and distribution of project schedule.
Submittals-Review for conformance, track and take ownership of ALL project submittals.
RFI’s-generate, distribute, track and distribute requests for information.
Help during bidding projects & issuing subcontracts.
Post-job review & close out.
Perform additional assignments per Supervisor/Corporate Director’s direction.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education and experience include: Four year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and /or related experience. Minimum of eight years construction management and/or craft supervision experience in similar facility construction. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods): craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations; engineering, cost control schedules and safety required. Excellent communication, organizational and supervisory skills essential. Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control and ability to control and supervise large groups essential.
