Field Superintendent

POSITION PURPOSE

The Field Superintendent coordinates shipping, erection, field finishing, and other miscellaneous subcontractor activities with the general contractor, other project trades, and Metromont’s project team. Serves as the main point of contact between Metromont, its subcontractors, the general contractor and other members of the project team for all job site related activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend pre-construction, job site, and other meetings required to represent Metromont until Metromont’s activities in the field are complete

Coordinate Metromont’s sequence of field activities and the schedule of those activities with the general contractor, other trades on the project, and Metromont’s production and haul departments

Confirm with the general contractor that the site is sufficiently prepared before erection to support the agreed upon sequence and schedule of Metromont’s field activities including but not limited to: site access, trailer storage, crane pads and access, survey of embed plates prior to erection, coordination with other trades, etc.

Monitor compliance with Metromont’s Standard Erection Agreement and all jobsite specific requirements

Coordinate with the erector the submittal of the stability plan; setup stability review meeting within the required time frame prior to erection

Monitor Metromont’s subcontract erector for adherence to the agreed upon stability plan during construction; this includes monitoring the erector for compliance to Metromont’s backwelding and grouting standards for the project

Monitor and confirm that the erector has completed erection sequence prior to start of the project and that five day look ahead schedules are submitted in a timely manner

Setup and conduct the internal pre-erection meeting at least two weeks prior to erection start

Assure Metromont’s erector maintains the erected structure to within acceptable tolerances and is not creating extra work by damaging product during the erection phase

Monitor the erector for compliance with Metromont field safety standards and the overall site safety plan.  Responsible to address any safety deficiencies and serve as Metromont’s representative to the general contractor on all field safety related issues; confirm that the erector is conducting weekly “Tool Box Talks” and that they are being submitted to Metromont

Submit repair detail requests, coordinate approval by the general contractor and/or other parties as needed, and facilitate the supply of materials and labor needed to complete on site repairs

Coordinate welding inspections through General Contractor

Provide feedback to Metromont’s production and project management teams regarding the quality of the product and erection hardware, etc.

Coordinate and schedule Metromont’s field finishing and other post erection subcontractor activities with the general contractor and other trades

Monitor the field finishing subcontractor and other subcontractors as required to perform the project’s scope of work for compliance with Metromont’s field safety standards and the site-specific safety program; address any safety deficiencies and serve as Metromont’s representative to the general contractor on all field safety related issues

Develop Metromont’s punch list of items to be completed before requesting a punch list from the general contractor and/or architect; once the subcontractor/architect punch list is issued, the field superintendent is responsible for completing that punch list per the agreed upon schedule and documenting completion of the project punch list

Submit daily reports as required by the General Contractor for the project

Document all meeting and phone conversations in written format

Submit weekly Erection Tracking Report and Deficiencies / Issues Log

Document progression of work/issues with photos

Manage deficiencies and punch list items on General Contractors management software

Must adhere to all OSHA and Metromont safety rules and regulations.

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

Works with minimal direct supervision

In collaboration with the Project Manager, Haul Manager, Erector, General Contractor, and other members of the project team, implements decisions related to the performance of Metromont’s scope of work on the project site

Reports to the Director or Project Management

CHARACTERISTICS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Decisive, capable of facilitating cooperation in a multi-organizational team setting to achieve project objectives

Proactive and forward thinking with a focus on achieving results

Comfortable with confrontation and conflict

Responds well to changing deadlines and priorities

Capable of working independently, communicating facts logically and clearly

Understands the balance of maintaining relationships while achieving results

Obtains respect of others by performance and consistently demonstrating leadership, personal responsibility and accomplishment

Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes

Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors

EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Associate degree in construction science, construction management, or concrete construction

2 years of experience in the construction industry in general contracting, precast plant operations, engineering, or other related fields

Microsoft Office, project management software (Procore, Helix, Prolog, etc)

WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

Typically works out of a mobile office (truck) with extensive travel by car

Hours vary depending on project needs and issues

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Safety glasses

High-visibility vest

Hard hat

Steel-toed shoes

Hearing protection

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PPE only required with working in the plant

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires sitting and standing for long periods of time, frequent lifting and bending, repetitive motion with medium force, and an ability to frequently climb up to 15 feet using stairs. 

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties as assigned may be required.  All associates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with Metromont’s core values and to actively participate in all company safety, training, and observation programs.