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This position plans and oversees field execution to keep work on schedule, maintain workmanship and specification requirements, resolve construction issues, and control the use of labor, materials, and equipment. Responsibilities are carried out personally or through subordinate supervisors.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nProject Planning and Scheduling\nStudy project specifications to determine construction procedures, the sequence of work, and trade requirements for each phase of construction.\nPlan field activities around project start dates, completion dates, material availability, and the coordination of trades.\nDirect personnel and subcontractors in executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating construction phases to prevent delays.\nReview project progress and adjust work schedules in response to progress reports, material usage, costs, and changing field conditions.\nPick up last-minute supplies and building materials when needed to keep construction activities on schedule.\nField Supervision and Workforce Coordination\nAssemble and coordinate supervisory, clerical, engineering, and other project personnel at the start of construction.\nAssign and direct work so employees and subcontractors understand project requirements, work priorities, and construction schedules.\nInspect work in progress to confirm that workmanship conforms to specifications and that activities adhere to construction schedules.\nConfer with customers, personnel, and labor representatives to address complaints, resolve grievances, and maintain coordination within the workforce and project.\nDirect workers performing major maintenance or reconditioning projects at existing installations.\nQuality and Technical Problem Resolution\nCoordinate with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems.\nEvaluate construction methods with project participants and identify improvements that support effective execution.\nEnsure customer and project requirements conform to the company’s Warranty Standards and Performance Standards Guidelines.\nCommunicate specification requirements and coordinate corrective work when inspections identify workmanship or construction issues.\nPermits, Inspections, and Site Safety\nObtain required permits from the governmental jurisdictions in which projects are located.\nExplain the company’s building standards program to building inspectors and coordinate resolution of inspection-related questions.\nSupervise compliance with MIOSHA standards and requirements at the project site, including work performed by subcontractors and company staff.\nCoordinate with inspectors and project personnel to address construction and site compliance concerns.\nMaterials, Cost Control, and Reporting\nOrder tools and materials and coordinate delivery dates to support planned work schedules.\nMonitor materials used and associated construction costs through project reports and field coordination.\nPrepare or review reports on construction progress, materials consumed, and costs; use these reports to inform schedule adjustments.\nAssist with estimating and bid proposals by contributing information about construction procedures, scheduling, and field requirements.\nOther duties may be assigned.\nAuthority and Decision-Making\nSchedule and assign staff as needed to complete projects on time and within specifications.\nCommit to the supplies and building products needed to complete assigned projects.\nAdminister appropriate employee recognition, notices, and performance reviews within the position’s supervisory responsibilities.\nSupervisory Responsibilities\nDirectly supervise construction employees at the job site in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; recognizing and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.\nQualifications\nThe individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nEducation and Experience\nAssociate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nConstruction Planning and Problem-Solving\nAbility to interpret construction specifications, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.\nAbility to organize construction activities, coordinate multiple trades, and resolve practical field problems involving a variety of concrete variables and limited standardization.\nAbility to connect field observations and project reports with decisions about work sequencing, materials, and construction methods.\nCommunication and Language Skills\nAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.\nAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.\nAbility to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.\nAbility to communicate work requirements and coordinate problem resolution with employees, subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, suppliers, and customer representatives.\nMathematical Skills\nAbility to work with probability and statistical concepts and the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.\nAbility to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical construction situations.\nComputer Skills\nKnowledge of Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with aspects of design software, such as CAD-based programs, are desirable.\nCertificates, Licenses, and Eligibility\nA valid state-issued driver’s license is required.\nA contractor’s license is preferred.\nMust meet applicable employment eligibility verification requirements.\nPhysical Demands\nThe physical demands below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. 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