Construction Superintendent - Act Consulting

ACT Consulting has an immediate need for a Construction Superintendent Role located in Bethesda, MD with our direct client.

ACT Consulting is a leader in the staffing industry providing candidates on a national basis for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire engagements while maintaining the highest regard for people, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Our clients are mostly Fortune 1000 companies, primarily in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering, Professional, Accounting and Finance.

Please take a moment to review the job description. If this is something you are interested in, please send a copy of your resume to mark@act-info.com or contact me directly at 203-302-0562.

Job Title: Construction Superintendent
Job Location: Bethesda, MD
Job Type: Permanent Role
Salary: Commensurate with the best in the industry

Description
We are looking for an experienced Low Voltage Construction Superintendent (CS) to join our team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD, specifically for low-voltage systems projects. The CS will ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to our quality standards. Key responsibilities include safety compliance, supervising craft workers, coordinating subcontractors, scheduling, handling materials, daily reporting, quality control, and training.

Candidates should have 3 to 7 years of experience in low-voltage systems, including managing installations of communications systems, outside/inside plant cabling, and structured cabling systems. Preferred credentials include PMP or BICSI - RTPM, with additional desirable certifications like BICSI Certified Cable Installer and RCDD. Experience in security systems, audio-visual systems, and communication systems integration is required.

Position Description:
The Construction Superintendent (CS) is responsible for the safe completion of his/her projects within budget, on schedule, to the company's quality standards, and to the customer's satisfaction. Responsibilities are typically safety compliance, craft supervision and production, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, material handling, daily reports, quality control and craft training. The CS's duties will vary as required to support the project team.

Position Qualifications:

• Experience managing or overseeing installation of low voltage building systems
• Electrical / Low Voltage Systems experience – 3 to 7 years
• Communications Systems Installation Supervision
• Outside / Inside Plant Cabling Installation Supervision
• Structured Cabling Systems Installation Supervision
• Credentials: Ideal candidates possess: PMP or BICSI - RTPM (Certified Technology Project Manager)
• Other desirable credentials: BICISI Certified Cable Installer, RCDD – Registered Designer
• Experience include:
• Security Systems Integrator
• Audio Visual Systems Integrator
• Communication System Integrator

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or Business. Professional accreditations, including DBIA, LEED, etc.

Essential Duties:

• The following is a list of the primary tasks of the Construction Superintendent, some of which may be delegated to jobsite personnel, but which require his or her close supervision:
• Safety - The primary responsibility for job safety rests with the Superintendent. Ensure safety is properly incorporated into job planning and execution; promote accountability among staff members and subcontractors as it relates to the project safety policies; and enforce these policies by actively participating in all safety-related functions.
• Quality – The Superintendent is responsible for all quality control on the project, both Company and subcontractors. Any repetitive quality problems with a subcontractor or vendor should be called to upper management's attention. The Company has a policy and past record of providing high quality work and this high-quality standard is to be maintained on each project.
• Job Planning - Development and implementation of the pre-job plan. Make course corrections to the plan as required. Create material handling and site utilization plans.
• Scheduling - Participate in the project scheduling to the extent necessary to ensure that it is "his/her schedule " and that it complies with the job planning.
• Mobilization - Complete specific tasks as assigned in pre-job planning sessions.
• Coordinate and supervise all Company work forces on the project including employment of laborers and craft persons. The Superintendent has the authority to hire and fire all hourly paid personnel under his or her direct supervision. This also includes the indoctrination of Foreman and holding them accountable.
• Develop Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Engineers, Foremen and craft persons.
• Personnel evaluation, development, and retention. The Superintendent will be consulted in the assignment of salaried staff. He or she is responsible for defining what is expected of (goal setting), providing feedback to, and evaluating salaried personnel under his or her direction. He or she is to recommend promotion, transfers, or termination according to the project's needs and personnel evaluations.
• Recruiting of salaried personnel as time permits.
• Coordinate and schedule all subcontractors – Hold weekly scheduling meetings with all subcontractors' Foremen.
• Develop forms detailing and special construction methods for job efficiency.
• Maintain accurate time keeping and cost records.
• Study labor recaps and cost controls carefully to determine areas needing special attention and initiate changes and procedures to bring costs back into budget.
• Expedite vendors and subcontractors on a daily and weekly basis. Use the Construction Manager for assistance with major or unusual delivery performance problems.
• Material Receiving - Be sure that material received is properly inspected for quantity and quality, and that the receiving tickets are properly signed and coded and given to the Jobsite Administrator.
• Equipment - Equipment needs should be reviewed with the Project Manager and General Superintendent and the Corporate Support Department Manager. Emphasis should be given to utilization of Company owned equipment. The Support Department will initiate the purchase of any capital equipment (in excess of $5,000), if required. If the equipment is not available from Company sources, the Superintendent may rent as required. Special effort should be made to minimize outside equipment rentals.
• Owner Relations – Participate in the Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings. Along with the Project Manager, ensure Owner and Owner's Representatives are aware of changes to schedule, potential conflicts, etc.
• Be sensitive to special requirements of the customer or neighbors to ensure satisfactory relations.
• Maintain Project Logs.