Position: Superintendent
FLSA Status: Exempt
Type: Full Time
Reports to: Vice President
Position Summary
Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance for all project field construction activities of a construction project to ensure it is finished in a quality manner, on schedule, and within budget in accordance with Compass Construction’s Six Axioms.*
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Pre-Construction
- Become familiar with all assigned project contract documents (including drawings, specifications, and Prime Contract requirements) and pro-actively analyze documents for errors, construction feasibility, value engineering opportunities, or inefficiencies.
- Attend periodic design and coordination meetings with Owner and Consultants and comment on plan review / analysis.
- During pre-construction, develop detailed project schedule in MS Projects and site logistics planning (truck routes, street use needs, hoisting requirements, etc.)
- Participate in development of Clarifications and Assumptions for Prime Contract.
- Work with assigned Project Manager to set up site in preparation for construction activities (trailer / site office, temp services, fencing, Construction Management Plan, etc.)
- Create labor projections for entire project duration.
- Construction
- Work openly and collaboratively with the Project Manager to ensure clear understanding of budgets and material procurement requirement.
- Assist Project Manager in development of subcontracts by providing input on bidders reviewing all scopes.
- Conduct pre-construction meetings with each Subcontractor to ensure complete understanding of scope of work, schedule, and field coordination.
- Conduct site safety orientation meetings with all internal / external employees working on Project to ensure complete understanding of Compass site safety rules and requirements.
- Monitor, manage and update project schedule to ensure Subcontractor adherence to schedule requirements and, where possible, achieve time savings on project delivery.
- Update project schedule at regular intervals and as may be required by Compass Management and the Prime Contract. Also, every week prepare a 3-week look ahead schedule.
- Quality assurance planning and quality control monitoring during the course of construction
- Monitor and manage Subcontractor work flow and quality controls.
- Ensure all changes in scope due to RFI / ASI / CCD are implemented in field.
- Assist Project Manager in review of Subcontractor change order requests and monthly pay applications for accuracy of requested changes to scope and completed work.
- Draft RFIs for delivery to Owner / Consultants by Project Engineer (including review of RFI requests internally and from Subcontractors to ensure answers do not already exist in contract documents)
- Maintain daily log of site activities, Subcontractor manpower, weather, issues, visitors, etc.
- Monitor and manage in-house and Subcontractor site safety (including preparation of safety violation notices, coordination with 3rd party safety consultant, weekly meetings and walks, site safety programs (internal and Subcontractor), etc.)
- Close-Out
- Coordinate and implement Construction Punch Program (including management of Asst. Superintendent / Labor Foreman for execution of program, monitoring of punch progress, maintenance of punch work records, etc.)
- Assist Owner and Architect in review of building in preparation for final acceptance.
- Coordinate inventory and warehousing of all project tools and equipment, excess materials, temporary facilities (company owned)
- Assist Project Manager in review of final subcontractor pay applications.
- Warranty work follow-up as required.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with all site staff to build trust and create a cohesive team environment.
- Understand, and ensure projects are run in accordance with, all Compass policies and procedures.
- Offer recommendations for special consultants as requested (surveyor, special inspector, testing lab, etc.)
- Understand and interpret design drawings, specifications and blueprints.
- Support overall safety mission and goals of the Company.
- Enforce contractual responsibilities and resolve conflicts.
- Participate in periodic Client interviews.
- Develop and maintain key Subcontractor and Client relationships.
- Participate in new work acquisition through various marketing efforts (professional organizations, industry councils, etc.)
- Maintain site cleanliness at all times.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 6+ years’ experience in Company product type (wood / metal stud framing, below-grade (earthwork / shoring / concrete), etc.)
- Ability to manage multiple staff and project deliverables with precision, speed, and efficiency.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound, informed decisions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and integrity.
Salary Range: $135,000 – $175,000 – Depending on Experience (DOE)
Auto Allowance: $8,000
Work Location: WA – Puget Sound area
Compass Six Axioms
- Build it Safely
- Build it On-Time
- Build it Durable
- Capture Fee & Chase Savings
- Maintain & Develop Owner Relationship
- Train Your Replacement
Background:
Compass was founded in 1998 by Ken Coleman with the help of a few key individuals. They hired and developed the best personnel and most importantly, built the culture that stands today. Compass was such a small, close-knit group that Ken used to personally hand deliver paychecks to each employee. A lot has changed since ’98 but the foundation of our success is still reliant on our repeat clientele, meticulous planning and construction execution, combined with a meritocratic culture.
As Compass expanded, so did the housing market. In recent years, the Greater Seattle area has been one of the hottest markets in the country for new construction. We have seen growth from our known competitors along with the arrival of new ones. We watched developers, both nationally and internationally, flock to our area to capitalize on what the Seattle market has to offer. However, as history has shown, what goes up will inevitably come down. To remain competitive regardless of demand fluctuations, we must remain true to our roots. At Compass, it is our mission to guide our clientele through the entirety of their project with a commitment to quality, consistency, and transparency. Our standards of excellence are built into every structure as well as established within the relationships we have with our clients, subcontractors, and employees. By consistently delivering high quality projects, we have become a recognized leader in the region for this market segment.
The Six Axioms are the pillars which support our mission throughout the process, ultimately trying into everything we do; from how we manage our preconstruction to the content of employee annual review.
- Build It Safely – Safety in construction protects our Compass family, the subcontractors that make our job possible, and the general public that live and travel in the general proximity of our projects. Effective safety reduces costs of operations and drives a clean, coordinated, and efficient site. Safety is the foundation of our axioms.
- Build it On-Time – Completing the project on time is critical. It starts in preconstruction with development of realistic durations and ends with our construction team’s execution. It requires daily maintenance, effective dissemination and routine adjustments. The schedule is the most important tool for communication and successful coordination of our projects.
- Build it Durable – We owe it to our clients to build them the most durable product within their outlined specifications. If any specifications are lacking, we should alert them to any concerns as we are the professionals. By preemptively catching issues and building it right the first time, it allows us to fully dedicate our time to the next project and reduces our cost to operate. Durability not only secures our long-term viability but also trust and satisfaction within our client relationships.
- Capture Fee & Chase Savings – Fee protection is paramount, savings are great. By capturing fee on our projects, it gives us the ability to invest in assets that insulate us from fluctuating markets. It creates expansion opportunities, covers the cost of support roles, and fortifies our overall working capital which leads to a reduction in operational expenses. Most importantly, it creates sustainability for our organization.
- Maintain/Develop Owner Relationship – Whether new or old business partners, our clients are our greatest advocates and without them, we are nothing. A consistently satisfied client pool is vital to keeping our doors open. We are their expert guides on the path to realizing their project expectations, and when we meet or exceed those goals, no matter how difficult, our clients will continue to provide a steady backlog of future work.
- Train Your Replacement – Your advancement within the organization is dependent on your ability to effectively train your replacement. Expansion and growth within an organization requires an increase in personnel and creates the need for additional roles. As Compass continues to develop, we seek to promote internally rather than looking outward. Thorough training creates repeatability of process, which is key to slow, strategic and stable growth. This Axiom is dynamic and encompasses the other five axioms; it enhances safety, schedule and budget management, fee and savings realization and client interactions. Most importantly, it creates retention. When the path to growth within our organization is visible it reduces their need to look elsewhere for advancement.
Simply stated, our goal is to continue doing what made us great in the first place. The Six Axioms are the foundation to meet that goal.
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