Construction Superintendent duties and responsibilities:
Manage a team of workers, including work schedules, project progress and resource allocation
Create cost estimates for labor, supplies, materials and other project costs
Collaborate with clients, Project Managers, other construction management to determine budget and timeline
Coordinate materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers
Create schedules for workers and subcontractors
Hire additional subcontractors and assign work accordingly
Maintain a daily log for the job site’s operations, reporting to management as necessary
Make changes in the operation as necessary to best meet construction deadlines
Implement management techniques that are cost-effective and efficient
Construction Superintendent skills and qualifications
Excellent communication abilities, including writing, speaking and active listening
Knowledge of construction budgeting best practices
Good planning skills, including design execution, resource allocation and contingencies
Understanding of construction equipment, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues
In-depth understanding of local, state and federal construction regulations
Great problem-solving and decision-making skills
Effective leadership abilities, like motivation, goal-setting and conflict management
Organizational skills, including time management, delegation, prioritization and multitasking
