Superintendent - Subcontractor (Req #: 2109)

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Job description

Location: Norwalk, CT
Date Posted: 08/23/2024
Salary Interval: Salary

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build Americas infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary:

The Subcontractor Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of subcontractors on a construction site. This role involves ensuring that subcontracted work is performed according to project specifications, safety standards, and within the set schedule. The Subcontractor Superintendent works closely with the Project Manager, Construction Superintendent, and other site supervisors to ensure seamless coordination and execution of subcontractor tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage subcontractors on-site to ensure their work aligns with project requirements, specifications, and timelines. Address any issues or conflicts that arise with subcontractors promptly.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and Construction Superintendent to create and manage daily and weekly schedules for subcontractors, ensuring that all tasks are completed on time and in the correct sequence.
• Monitor the quality of work performed by subcontractors, ensuring it meets or exceeds project standards and specifications. Conduct regular inspections and ensure that any deficiencies are corrected promptly.
• Provide daily and weekly progress reports to the Project Manager, highlighting completed tasks, upcoming work, and any potential delays or issues.
• Identify and resolve any issues that arise on-site related to subcontractor performance, materials, or schedule conflicts. Work with subcontractors to develop solutions that keep the project on track.
• Maintain accurate records of subcontractor activities, including work progress, safety incidents, inspections, and communications. Ensure all documentation is organized and accessible for future reference.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction supervision, with at least 3 years in a superintendent role.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in construction management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• In-depth understanding of construction processes, subcontractor coordination, and quality control.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in construction.
• Familiarity with building codes, permits, and industry standards.

Necessary Attributes:

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a team in an efficient and effective manner.
• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Dedicated and hard working.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Excellent attention to detail with emphasis placed on quality.
• Very organized with a systematic approach to tasks in order to achieve accuracy and efficiency.
• Professionally and technically competent.
• Quick, sharp, confident, assertive, ethical and ambitious.
• Analytical with the ability to examine issues from multiple viewpoints.

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package thats among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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