Job Description

Superintendent - Gainesville, FL

We are seeking a dynamic Superintendent to oversee daily construction activities in the Jacksonville, FL or Gainesville, FL market for our well-established general contracting firm. The successful candidate will play a key role in scheduling workers, coordinating deliveries, managing equipment and material logistics, and ensuring the overall progress of projects. As a Superintendent, you will supervise skilled hourly-rated worker groups, maintain a focus on quality, timeliness, and safety, and conduct all business with the utmost professionalism to enhance customer satisfaction.

What You Will Be Doing 

• Schedule, coordinate, and supervise on-site activities to ensure smooth project flow.
• Identify and resolve construction site challenges, prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Organize, control, and motivate staff to foster teamwork and positive company morale.
• Establish and enforce job discipline, reviewing and approving shop drawings in collaboration with the project manager.
• Translate document drawings and specifications into on-site work.
• Conduct site and building layout, coordinate inspections, and generate "Requests for Information" for project manager submission.
• Operate a well-organized on-site project office, maintaining up-to-date contract documents and project filing systems.
• Oversee the quality of construction, worker productivity, and safety standards.
• Monitor job progress to ensure adherence to project schedules.
• Maintain on-site equipment in proper working condition.
• Complete paperwork in a timely manner, ensuring daily log entries are up-to-date.
• Provide clear instructions and constructive feedback throughout the construction process.
• Communicate immediately and accurately with the Project Manager.
• Enforce Construction/OSHA safety standards on-site at all times.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders, including owners, architects, engineers, and local building officials.
• Coordinate all site deliveries and storage logistics.
• Prepare and complete punch lists efficiently.
• Take responsibility for maintaining company property.
• Coordinate all parties involved in owner occupancy and ensure timely move-in schedules.
• Self-perform trades if necessary, based on project requirements.
• Travel as required per project assignments.

The Ideal Candidate 

• Advanced knowledge of construction principles, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to understand architectural plans and specifications.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Capability to develop alternate construction methods for timely, high-quality, and cost-effective results.
• Flexibility and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivational leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and achieve goals.
• Self-motivated with a professional appearance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five to eight years' experience in the construction industry.
• Valid Driver's License with a clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Physical Requirements

• Lift and move work-related items up to 50 pounds.
• Perform tasks such as pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, raising arms overhead, and turning head-neck-shoulders as needed.
• Stand, squat, and kneel on hard surfaces.
• Grasp and hold tools and other items with hands.
• Work in varying conditions, including hot temperatures, loud noises, and exhaust fumes.