Construction Superintendent (Multi-Family)

at  Bonaventure

Founded in 1999 by Dwight Dunton III, Bonaventure is an integrated investment asset manager headquartered in Alexandria, VA. Bonaventure specializes in capabilities including multifamily design, development, construction, redevelopment, asset management, and property management. Focused primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern US, Bonaventure is fully integrated to oversee every phase of the acquisition, management, and disposition of our properties.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The company representative who has the primary responsibility for all field operations, including the coordination of subcontractors’ work. Responsible for all field activities associated with the project, including ultimate responsibility for implementation of Safety program for the jobsite, supervision of all field construction work by subcontractors and self-performed work. Shares responsibility with the project manager for actively participating in the preconstruction phase, and ensuring that the project is built on time, within budget, and according to company policies and procedures. Manages and mentors assistant superintendents and other field personnel.

Project Financial Responsibilities

• Helps the project manager review and update progress and cost reports, schedules, and requirements for completion on a regular basis.
• Actively participates in development and management of project’s general conditions, construction schedule, project planning/phasing, and buyout strategy during preconstruction.

Preconstruction Services

• Participates in preconstruction planning, when possible, regarding the project schedule and budget. Reviews project estimates and cost control system at the beginning of the project.
• Communicates with subcontractors and employees (along with the project manager) a consistent level of expectations and direction regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, safety/loss prevention, quality control, and other performance standards. Ensures all employees have relevant safety/loss prevention training for their position.
• Participates in making scopes for subcontracts and pre-bid/post-bid meetings.

Project Start-up and Scheduling

• Thoroughly understands project specifications, the contract, and the contract’s general conditions, and confirms that all materials and subcontract work comply with contract documents and quality specifications.
• Explores and advises the project team on appropriate changes in methods, materials schedules, and procedures. Ensures all materials are properly tested according to specifications and ensures that all test results are properly recorded.

Project Administration, Operations and Close-out

• Ensures that project site and company assets are secure. Communicates individual safety roles, responsibilities and expectations to our clients and or ownership team, Operations staff, subcontractors, vendors and the public that maintains a safe and respectful working environment at all times.
• Manages and implements programs for safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, risk management, training, and quality control.
• Manages and documents employee and subcontractor problems or nonperformance (along with the project manager) through mentoring/training, disciplinary action, termination, back charges, or other appropriate actions.
• Reviews all bills for materials and subcontractor requisitions. Confirms that extra charges from subcontractors/suppliers are reasonable and work is correctly executed. Coordinates with project manager for approval on extra charges.
• Facilitates weekly project progress and safety meetings with all subcontractor representatives and coordinates the upcoming week’s work. Attends all progress meetings with the owner/architect representatives.
• Ensures that the project closeout process is finalized to settle all financial obligations, permitting with local jurisdiction, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the client.

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Builds and stretches people and self by providing challenging assignments, achievable and motivational development plans, and ongoing actionable and candid feedback that help employees achieve career goals.
• Acts in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its core values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting or exceeding requirements and expectations.
• Embrace key Bonaventure-wide initiatives, like our core Values, and does one’s part to demonstrate relentless behaviors and embeds them into our culture.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.