Superintendent

A construction superintendent oversees the operations of a construction site, from planning to completion. The duties of a construction superintendent will vary; however, they can expect to be responsible for daily scheduling, supervising all activities and tasks, and ensuring the safety and compliance of the site.

Robert A. Aird, Inc. is a building enclosure contractor located in Frederick, MD with jobsites located primarily in the Baltimore, Washington, Northern Virginia metro area since 1975. Generally, our scopes include EIFS (Exterior Insulating Finish Systems), stucco, plaster, air/water barriers, deck coatings, carpentry, flashing, paint, and sealants.

Superintendent Job Description

Job Start Up

Meet with the Project Manager, Asst. PM and Foreman onsite for each next job you manage.

Review Foreman’s Book with the crew and be sure to note the following:
- GC Contact Information – to know who to contact.
- Approved Scope of Work
- Marked up drawings.
- Approved Submittal with Approved Products
- Safety Data Sheets – if new products are added to our work make sure you contact the APM to add SDS sheets to the SDS database.
- AHA/ JHA – This should be reviewed and signed off and kept in the Foreman’s book.
- Toolbox Talks – make sure someone is leading them. A super should complete a toolbox at least 2-3 times a month.
- Cost Codes – to be sure the Foreman understands them and to check for completeness.
- Schedule – to make sure it is realistic and that the crew understands the goals.
Review the Mobilization Checklist
- For Scaffold, Swing, Lift, Safety Equipment, and Materials, etc. needed for mobilization.
- Logistics for Parking, Potable Water, Sani-can, Dumpster, etc. if needed.
- Discuss any pertinent change orders or RFIs.
- Decide on the Foreman assignment and proper crew mix and number of men.
- Meet the General Contractor’s Crew to make introductions.
- Attend Pre-con meetings to walk and talk with Architects/Owners/ GC’s etc. Discuss sequencing with other subcontractors as needed. Be sure to relay any and all information from the meeting to the office. Take notes, use checklists, etc.

Job Duration

Get work approved early on in the project to make sure it is acceptable before we proceed on the remainder.
Monitor materials and equipment needs for each job as far in advance as possible. Communicate that to your PM or Asst. PM as needed.
Keep a detailed logbook (provided to you) of daily production rates, issues, and material logs, along with any other information deemed necessary.
Be sure the foreman is filling out timesheets, daily reports, and daily jobsite safety checklists thoroughly and accurately. Check cost codes for accuracy.
Complete Tickets for T&M jobs as needed with as much detail as possible.
Stay on the job while observing any new task or sample match to confirm accuracy.
Monitor the safety of the crew and assist with enforcing proper OSHA standards. Enforce the company Safety Disciplinary Action System if necessary.
Take photos of problems, ongoing work completion, and for our records. These are very important. Upload photos to OneDrive so they can be downloaded to the company server.
Report change order issues or discrepancies in the job compared to the drawings to the Project Manager.
Look for opportunities to share or trade off with other trades (hoist use, scaffold use, coordination, etc.)
Make sure no other companies are accessing our equipment with out a HHA in place first.
Assist with tracking the tools and equipment on your jobsite. A daily log would be useful.
Alternate which job you’ll be on at start time (6:30 or 7 a.m.) and stop time (3 or 3:30 p.m.) to monitor the timeliness of the crews and thoroughness of clean up.
Monitor the toolbox talks and confirm the foreman and crew are doing them properly. This should be a chance to continue the education of our employees.

Close Out

Nearing end of job completion, walk with the general contractor’s superintendent or project manager to minimize later punch work.
Attend close out meetings at the office.

General Duties:

Timesheets MUST be in the office no later than Tuesday by COB, along with tickets, receipts, and delivery or receiving tickets from the field, copies of daily reports, and signed toolbox talks.
Complete a Superintendent Time sheet accurately and turn into the office with the rest of your weekly paperwork.
All purchases made with a company card must be validated with a receipt. Please make sure they are turned in timely with your time sheets. Note which job they are for. Gas, Home Depot, etc.
Communicate with your project manager several times a day. Update them on job progress, need of equipment and materials, and allow them to assist you with any other issues for the project.
Coordinate with the other superintendents on manpower allocation
Gain the trust of the men. You need to be able to be firm but have them respect you also.
Maintain necessary incidental tools, equipment, and materials in your truck boxes
A master distributor and vendor list will be provided to you. Please meet your sales reps and know their names and contact information. They are an important part of our everyday work.
Maintain your company truck as if it is your own. A weekly inspection should be done on your truck during Tuesday’s meetings by the Shop man. If other issues are noticed please let Sarah know as soon as possible.
Attend Tuesday manpower meeting (2pm) and Management meeting (3pm). Have input for each of your jobs to discuss. .
Attend Quarterly Foreman’s Meeting
Attend any and all continued education training offered to you by the company.

Certifications to obtain:

OSHA 10
OSHA 30
AWCI – EIFS Doing it Right Class
Competent Person Scaffold Training
Competent Person Swing Stage Training
User Awareness for Scaffold
User Awareness for Swing
Fall Protection #3115
CPR/ First Aid/ AED
Aerial Lift Training or Train the trainer
Forklift Training or Train the trainer
Hand and Power Tool Safety
ABAA Certificates – self adhered and fluid applied
GHS/ Hazard Communication
Respirable Crystalline Silica
Foreman Career Training
Introduction to Blueprint Reading
Intermediate Blueprint Reading
Construction Fundamentals – The Building Envelope

Pay Rate:

Hourly - $20-$30 per hour

Salary - $41,000 - $63,000

**pay rate is based on experience, certifications, references, etc.