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Job Title: Site Superintendent – High-End Residential Construction Job Description The Site Superintendent oversees high-end residential construction projects, ensuring exceptional quality, safety, and client satisfaction. This role manages day-to-day site operations for luxury home renovations, remodels, additions, and specialty structures, while performing basic carpentry and general handyman tasks as needed.
The Site Superintendent coordinates subcontractors and internal crews, maintains tight control over schedules and budgets, and serves as a key client-facing representative on site. Responsibilities Set up new job sites by arranging sanitary facilities and dumpsters, and establishing safe access to the site. Implement, monitor, and continuously improve job site safety practices for all personnel and visitors.
Analyze and implement job site protection measures to safeguard the home, property, and existing finishes. Schedule and lead pre-start meetings, educating clients and family members on the construction process and expectations. Assist the Project Manager in selecting qualified subcontractors and vendors for each project. Evaluate, train, and directly supervise on-site employees, including laborers and carpenters.
Coordinate carpenters, laborers, tools, equipment, and construction vehicles to ensure efficient workflow. Anticipate potential problems and proactively address issues before they impact schedule, quality, or budget. Create and maintain three-week look-ahead schedules and provide weekly updates to the Project Manager. Call and schedule all subcontractors according to project pace and evolving site conditions.
Order, receive, and monitor materials to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely availability. Meet with mechanical contractors before work begins to oversee tagging and documentation of mechanical systems. Videotape the interior of all rooms prior to insulation to document conditions and installations. Schedule, monitor, and account for tools used on site, ensuring proper use and maintenance. Maintain positive relationships with neighbors and town officials, representing the project professionally.
Request, coordinate, and monitor building department inspections throughout the project. Maintain current construction plans and SK (sketch) logs, ensuring all site documentation is up to date. Request and monitor foundation location and as-built surveys to confirm accuracy of construction. Update and maintain as-built utility site drawings to reflect field conditions. Send requests for information (RFIs) to architects and maintain a detailed log of all requests and responses.
Review all design drawings for accuracy, practicality, and efficiency before and during construction. Review shop drawings to confirm they reflect as-built conditions and will work with future plans. Prepare lumber take-offs from framing plans to support accurate material ordering. Prepare trim take-offs and review cuts and literature from suppliers and subcontractors. Perform and document safety training for site personnel and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Maintain excellent job site housekeeping and enforce daily site cleanliness. Prepare daily field reports and send them to the office via fax or email, keeping the team informed on progress. Monitor project budgets, request necessary information from internal stakeholders, and document all time-and-material work. Schedule and supervise pre-punch list meetings with subcontractors to prepare for project completion.
Create detailed punch lists, track completion items, and ensure all work meets quality standards. Collect and maintain product warranties and instruction manuals for turnover to the client. Coordinate and assist the Project Manager with final certificate of occupancy inspections and obtaining the certificate of occupancy. Plan, assign, and direct the work of laborers, carpenters, and subcontractors, while addressing complaints and resolving problems.
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