Description
Supervisory Responsibilities
Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen
Survey
Equipment Operator, Mechanic
Subcontractors and vendors
Functional Areas of Responsibility
Manage and organize all aspects of a single large, more complex project or multiple projects
Competency in 4 or more work disciplines (civil, structural steel, fixed equipment, piping, I&E, soft craft, etc.)
Manage onsite construction equipment and cranes
Manage large salaried staffs
Efficiently manage resource utilization across multiple projects
Administrate staff and subcontractor meetings
Recruit supervision and hourly trade personnel
Schedule management
Manage crews, equipment and material resources
Logistics development and management
Cost performance
Productivity performance and improvement
Develop project Work Plans
Work crew productivity
Quality
Training
Purchasing of unincorporated materials, tools, supplies
Safe work performance, practices, and administration
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Planning
Review contract documents to determine the nature and scope of the project, the materials and equipment to be utilized, and manpower requirements (by discipline) for each construction phase.
Along with the Project Manager, plan the physical layout of the jobsite to use all available space effectively. Initiate startup activities, which include site security preparations, placement of trailers, utility hookups, storage space, etc.
Review and approval of Work Plans for major components of work. Monitor adherence to Work Plans throughout execution of the work.
Follows procedures for the ordering of materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers. Ensure timely requisition is made for needed materials and equipment.
Cost Performance
Responsible to meet or exceed bid productivity and cost. Monitor weekly labor costs and production rates for accuracy and conformance with established budgets. Take corrective action to improve productivity when labor costs exceed expected norms.
Use understanding of production rates to aid in review of bid estimates and project change orders.
Encourage Foremen to develop innovative methods for increasing efficiency, productivity, and profitability in their particular operation and to provide feedback and coaching on how the work is proceeding
Oversee the hourly time card reporting program. This covers items such as approving all of the Foreman's Daily Control as well as other duties prepared by the Foremen, with employee-owners such as hours, job number, cost codes, and quantities.
Scheduling
Responsible to complete project milestones on or before contract requirements.
Assist in the development of baseline schedule for projects
Responsible for selection of equipment for projects. Direct priority of operations, allocation of equipment and materials for General Foremen and Foremen.
Ensure that equipment is being used for its intended purpose in the correct manner.
Review and approve detailed 3 week construction plan and develop longer-term general construction plans. Investigate reasons for delays in the construction schedule; adjusting craft leadership, crew sizes, equipment, etc. as necessary to ensure timely completion of the project.
Manage scheduling of all QA/QC inspections of work necessary to obtain customer acceptance of the work.
Quality Management
Responsible overall quality construction performance.
Responsible for execution of approved quality plan.
Inspect all field construction work in progress, including work that is subcontracted, and ensure that uniformly high quality workmanship is maintained during each construction segment
Supervise or assign staff as appropriate to supervise all activities performed on the jobsite regardless of the day or time of performance of the work
Point out deficiencies promptly with responsible parties and follow up to ensure that deficiencies are corrected.
Relationships
Has the ability to manage large staffs and projects, coordinating the efforts of all subordinate staff, craft personnel and subcontractors. Organize the staff into an effectively coordinated working unit.
Promoting principles of learning, career advancement and coaching in a motivating atmosphere.
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with customer representatives, engineers, consulting firms, and other parties. Attempt to resolve problems at the lowest practical level through direct negotiations with concerned individuals.
Foster and promote the training and development of subordinates through various on-the-job training opportunities, company-sponsored training programs and outside learning opportunities such as college courses, trade seminars, and classroom instruction.
Safety
Responsible for accident- and incident-free execution of all work activities
Responsible for safety meeting schedule and content with employee-owners and subcontractors to instruct them on accident prevention.
Enforce all safety regulations and customer and company policies, and to be constantly alert to all safety conditions.
Administer the company's Safety & Health policies.
Technical
Provide technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day construction problems; investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and work quality; and work closely with customers, engineers, and consulting firms to resolve issues
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and codes relating to construction activities. Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures including employment, terminations, compensation, etc.
Strong advocacy skills.
Ability to sell the capabilities of self and of Austin to potential customers. Ability to present Austin's value proposition to prospective customers to grow revenue.
Ensure successful project completion.
Review and approved daily reports of all activity associated with field construction activities, and ensure other supervisory personnel complete reports daily basis.
Other
Perform other duties as assigned.
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