Project Superintendent

Responsibilities· Monitor assigned project for conformance with the construction schedule, expected quality levels, and adherence to the company's Standard Operating Procedures· Oversee, manage, and document all day-to-day job site activities including OSHA safety compliance· Direct field personnel according to the project plan and Vernon supervisory principles· Provide leadership, advice, and assistance to field staff regarding materials, sequencing, scheduling, personnel and methods of construction· Serve as an advocate for Field Operations· Work with clients and architects throughout the project, responsible for developing relationships that generate client satisfaction· Communicate issues, events, performance, and progress daily to the Project Manager· Report any problems promptly to the Project Manager to facilitate the most cost-effective solutions· Establish effective working relationships with clients and Vernon team members· Request advice and assistance from the General Superintendent on matters pertaining to materials, sequencing, scheduling and personnelo Prepare a summary baseline schedule by providing the logic and durations of major work activities to the schedulero Confirm baseline schedule achieves the delivery requirements of the projecto Create site access and staging/sequencing plans and conduct technical reviewso Provide input on budgets and determine field staff requirementso Attend the Project Turnover meetingo Provide the Project Team input on scope reviewsThe following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.· Project Start-Up/Turnover Meeting:o Identify pre-mobilization activities in conjunction with the Project Executive, General Superintendent, and the Project Managero Develop start-up schedule with Project Manager and send it to the Project Executive and General Superintendent for review· Construction; Responsible for implementing all Vernon policies and procedures including:o Field Staff Assignments and performance evaluationso Weekly site visits to evaluate conditions including safety and general presentationo Ensure that field personnel are performing to established standardso Oversee the development of the baseline schedule and monitor all project schedules for complianceo Provide leadership in the monthly update and narrative processo Confirm that workmanship and materials conform to plans and specificationso Review project schedules during weekly visit, highlighting potential challengeso Provide leadership in responding creatively to challenges to bring projects in on schedule and under budget where feasible· Scheduling:o Assist in formulating and implementing construction schedules in the fieldo Establish and implement the Project Baseline Schedule based on the project contracts and subcontractor input, taking into account any elements that might impact the scheduleo Maintain the schedule and ensure that work performed is consistent with the contract and will meet or exceed client expectationso Update Project Schedule monthlyo Provide progress report with the two-week look ahead of schedule to the Project Manager and the field staff· Safety:o Ensure that all subcontractors participate in a safety pre-construction meeting prior to starting work on the projecto Ensure that all subcontractors have a full set of MSD sheets on the project, as well as their site specific safety plan and current insurance certificateo Review the project daily to ensure that all activities are being performed in accordance with all OSHA and governing requirements and the project site specific safety plano Review safety reports and injury data to assess safety performance on assigned projectso Communicate clear expectations for safety to project teamso Perform safety inspectionso Adhere to all Vernon Safety program requirements· Quality Management:o Ensure that all pertinent benchmarks for the project are established and inserted into the baseline scheduleo Ensure that all 1st delivery inspections and Benchmark inspections occur per the baseline schedule so as not to impact the progression of the subsequent worko Ensure that the inspections are approved, documented, and communicated to the project team· Subcontractor Coordination and Site Management throughout the Project:o Review the project daily to ensure that all activities are being performed in accordance with the contract documents, ensure that products delivered to the site are in conformance with approved product data submittalso Ensure that all subcontractors are working off of approved sets of submittals, shop drawings and coordination drawingso Ensure that all bulletins, sketches and other documents are printed and provided to field staff onsiteo Schedule coordination meetings weekly with subcontractorso Manage site pre-construction including pre-construction survey, job site utilization and staging planso Mobilize the field office and maintains the job site to Vernon standardso Organize documentation of the job site for easy access and reviewo Manage subcontractor performance to quality and ethical standardso Work with PM to identify and resolve personnel issues and construction process revisionso Manage all phases of the construction process including documenting and reporting site activities and progress, manage and assist with Job Site Utilization Plan· Meeting Management:o Attend project turnover, mobilization, and project coordination meetingso Attend/chair safety pre-construction meetingso Attend/chair weekly foreman and safety meetingso Attend/chair monthly schedule review meetingso Attend/chair weekly subcontractor coordination meetingso Attend closeout meetingso Attend owner meetingso Attend/chair subcontractor meetings and any others necessary to monitor and manage the project· Administrative Management:o Complete and implement construction office checklists including emergency phone listso Complete daily reports and maintains logs of key activities, files, and shop drawingso Manage the quality and condition of all material deliverieso Maintain required safety reporting and all other required files to Vernon standardso Insure that as-built working drawings are maintained as well as the current drawing log and revision log, communicating this to the subcontractors· Project Closeout:o Manage subcontractor closeout, transfer of utilities, owner training, work list and punch listo Ensure timely completion of punch listso Participate xijylhu in the one-year warranty walkthrough, ensures timely completion of all issues and that appropriate records are keptQualifications· Proficiency in basic technological applications is required· Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management is a preferred but not required· Experience relative to size/scope of projects· Minimum of 5 years of general contracting experience or working at CM at Risk firm· DOB Licensed Superintendent is a plus· The ability to constantly multi-task and handle competing priorities between Vernon business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations· Business judgment to negotiate the critical balance between budget and construction processes· Proactive, not reactive - ability to foresee, anticipate and resolve issues before they happen· Excellent organizational skills to manage the many details necessary for successful construction· Ability to guide subcontractors through proper management and coordination· Judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command· A strong sense of urgency and initiative, and the ability to quickly study complex issues· Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action· Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to interact effectively with senior management, clients, and subcontractors/vendors, and the ability to handle and resolve conflict effectively in a firm but fair manner· Applicable licenses· Excellent team development skills and leadership abilities· Strong ability to partner with the Project Manager and staff· Committed to excellence· Self-motivated and self-confident· Capable of dealing with ambiguity and tight work oversight· The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes· Strong attention to detail· Candidate must possess Vernon's Core Values: Leadership & Teamwork, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, Relationships, Safety· Experience working for New York State and New York City agencies (DASNY, OGS, SUCF, DDC, SCA, NYCHA, NYCHH, etc.)CompensationSalary: $135 - 185k + Benefits

Created: 2026-03-28