Horizon Construction Group

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Field Superintendent - Multi Family Housing

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

2019 through 2022 Dane County's Top Workplaces


Horizon specializes in the development and construction of multi-family housing as well as master-planned multi-use neighborhoods. Horizon has extensive experience in all forms of commercial, retail, and themed hotel waterpark resorts. Since 1984, our commitment to outstanding performance and integrity, in every aspect of our business, has prevailed. We continue to provide our clients with comprehensive design solutions, quality construction service, and excellence in property management — all based on a vision driven by values.

FIELD SUPERINTENDENT for the Madison area:

Multiple jobs starting in the Madison area this spring and fall. Looking for an experienced Field Superintendent to support the onsite Lead Superintendent or lead your own project. All projects are ground-up wood frame, multi-story apartment/townhomes. Projects range from 9 months to 18 months. Our intent is for you to roll into another project upon successful completion of initial project.

Successful candidate will have prior Field Superintendent experience of at least 5 years with ground-up wood-frame construction preferably multi-family. Technology we use: Rakken, Microsoft Excel and Project, and CMiC.

Benefits include health, dental, vision (HSA or co-insurance), life insurance, pet insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k)/Roth plan with company match, flexible spending, vacation/sick/personal and holiday time, milestone recognition, educational opportunities, as well as corporate events and outings to name a few.


Construction Management Duties:

  • Coordinate project field operations
  • Prior to project start communicate plan details or concerns with design manager at Design Development stage of drawings.
  • Ensure the project punch list is completed (100%) within 15 days of receipt of the occupancy permit.
  • Manage project punchlist during all phases of construction to ensure quality finish.
  • Ensure all trades provide a quality finished project.
  • Make sure the project is completed on time as scheduled.
  • Maintain professional looking job trailer, signage, site, etc. Project is to be kept clean, organized and materials secure throughout the entire construction process.
  • Monitor schedule status daily and measure against milestone dates. Daily communication with the office is required with completion of detailed Field Reports and photo documentation.
  • Keeps log of lessons learned throughout project and share such with functional leaders.
  • Maintain 3 week look ahead schedule, showing all project milestone schedule.
  • Be fully informed about construction documents and be able to interpret and implement all details related to them in the field. Make sure the project is built according to plans and specifications.
  • Indicate and formulate formal RFI while forwarding to proper consulting firm for response.
  • Communicate necessary changes to plan detail or spec to design manger for implementation into construction documents.
  • Make field decisions as required and report to Project Manager with results and get prior approval from Project Manager if there will be any cost change.
  • Work with Project Manager during budget process for establishment of budget through GMP.
  • Notify Project Manager and/or DFO of issues or concerns in making project critical dates. Obtain the necessary information to formulate recovery schedules as needed with Project Manager.
  • Participates in team meetings as scheduled.
  • Know when and how to get the design architect involved as required and notify HCG design manager of concerns within.
  • Determine what is undefined or unknown and be able to get responses back to the field quickly. Keep information flowing along communication lines.
  • Perform shop drawing review. This task requires attention to detail and persistence. The shop drawings are primarily reviewed by the Field Superintendent with input from the Project Manager regarding methods and coordination of work.
  • Keep general condition line items below or within budget.
  • Monitor general conditions monthly with review by Project Manager.
  • Willingness to travel, as necessary, is required.

Safety

  • Identify unsafe working conditions or unsafe practices being performed. Inform subcontractor and Project Manager of unsafe practice and document that same was performed.
  • Document, as necessary, all safety violations per HCG Safety Manual. Notify subcontractors and take corrective measures.
  • Collect subcontractor Safety Manuals prior to commencement of their work.
  • Initiate and document pre-construction safety discussion with each sub-contractor prior to subcontractor start.
  • Request and monitor adequate MSDS manual for each required subcontractor material not adequately covered in HCG MSDS Book.
  • Request, as appropriate, additional support from Horizon Safety Manager or other staff to manage project safety per HCG Safety Manual.
  • Perform daily safety checklist and forward to office as directed.
  • Maintain CPR/First Aid training annually.
  • Maintain OSHA 10 Hour certification and other as directed by Safety Manager.

· Minimum of five years' experience in construction, including large-scale multi-family residential and/or commercial construction, is required for this position.

· Construction safety background

· Familiarity with all facets of construction, including earthwork, drainage, framing, finishes and all mechanicals is a must.

· A high degree of construction field expertise will be required.

· The person in this position must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with other members of the construction department and with third-party contractors and tradesman, as well as with company owners and managers, and all other office team members.

· Strong organization skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects and meet critical time deadlines are crucial to this position.

· Ability to problem solve.

· Ability to handle stress with good judgment

· Certification(s) or equivalent as remodeler or construction superintendent would be helpful.

Physical Demands and Work Environment. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Agile in decision-making and judgment
  • Write
  • Operate a computer keyboard, standard office equipment and cell phone.
  • Stand for long periods of time as well as bend
  • Walk the job sites on even and uneven ground; this could be up to 20,000 steps per day.
  • Work long hours per day 9-10; sometimes up to 12-14 hours if job necessitates it.
  • Walk up and down stairs often carrying a weight up to 60 pounds.
  • See far distances
  • Read plan pages, phone and computer screen.
  • Climb ladders 6-8 feet as well as up to 24 feet.
  • Operate machinery such as skid-steers and forklifts.
  • Communicate clearly with subcontractors, clients/customers, and teammates.
  • Move about and reach for items.
  • Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
  • Handle high level of stress

This is not an all-inclusive list.



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