Electrical Field Superintendent - Greenville

Company Mission Statement: To build up our communities, our clients and each other by building trust in everything we do. 

Summary/Objective: Promote the company mission statement by assisting Project Managers (PM), Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers (APM), and other personnel in estimating, managing, scheduling, purchasing, and executing various types of construction projects/services.

General Responsibilities:

• Understand, support, and adhere to Harper ‘safety first’ culture.
• Enforce Harper’s safety and quality programs and correct violations as they arise on project sites. All work is to be planned and executed with safety and quality in mind.
• Represent Harper in a professional manner on job sites, meetings, trade shows, etc.
• Assist Project Manager in estimating, coordinating, planning, and scheduling construction projects.
• Be the foremost technical authority on all phases of a project.
• Maintain a high level of professional ethics and demand the same of all employees.
• Adhere to systems, initiatives, OPLs, near misses, mission statements, etc.
• Utilize Procore Management Software to its fullest extent for all phases of construction project.
• Attend and participate in corporate, division, and project meetings.
• Manage up to 3 construction crews consisting of 3-4 persons each. Coordinate upcoming schedules for crews with PM and effectively communicate schedules to crews.
• Train and equip employees on a regular basis. Educate employees with technical knowledge required on a project-level basis.
• Gauge labor needs; interview and recommend personnel for hire as needed.
• Motivate the work force, reward employees for good work, and take appropriate measures when work is below standard.
• Immediately address all quality or production issues.
• Initiate formal and informal feedback conversations regarding:
• The workers’ future and goals within the company.
• Employee concerns and complaints regarding conflicts and performance.

Proposal Development:

• Schedule site visits with clients to review potential projects in a timely manner.
• Develop a scope of work narrative based upon site visit. This includes identifying necessary safety measures, manpower requirements, material needs, equipment needed to complete work, project schedule, etc.
• Identify critical path and draft corresponding schedule.
• Communicate with and assist PM through process of drafting Proposals / Estimates for potential projects. Review proposals prior to distribution to client.
• Routinely schedule site visits with established clients to identify future projects.
• Serve as the foremost technical authority for all proposals. Provide Project Management team with necessary knowledge to build an accurate estimate, schedule, and proposal.

Project Planning:

• Review upcoming projects onsite with clients prior to mobilization.
  • Identify and report changes in scope or site conditions so that Harper may pursue and recover fair compensation for changes.
  • Identify and report potential RFIs that need to be answered prior to mobilization.
• Review submittals for any permanent materials and/or process equipment prior to mobilization. Ensure crews are prepared and equipped to install appropriately.
• Review executed commitments for Trade Partners that are a part of upcoming work to understand their contractual responsibilities.
• Lead Trade Partner coordination meetings, as necessary.
• Review proposals and/or relevant contract documents for upcoming work.
• Identify material needs based upon project documents. Perform takeoffs as necessary. Coordinate materials delivery with teammates to ensure master schedule is not interrupted.
• Review palletized project specific materials, tools and equipment prior to mobilization.
  • Identify and report additional expendables, tools and/or rental equipment needed prior to mobilization.
  • Identify and report additional material needs prior to mobilizing.
• Assist in scheduling upcoming work with PM and Clients to satisfy project requirements.
• Prepare relevant documentation for crews prior to mobilization (Pre-Task Planning Sheets, Toolbox Talks, Relevant Safety Near Misses, Injury Alerts, and/or One Point Lessons)
• Collaborate with and schedule safety personnel as necessary for upcoming work.

Project Execution:

• Always represent Harper in a professional manner. Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, engineers, architects, and inspectors.
• Enter project with understanding of budgeted costs for manpower, equipment, etc. Monitor costs throughout all phases of project.
• Serve as the foremost technical authority on projects. This includes tasking out internal employees with project responsibilities, answering questions as they arise, and teaching employees how to perform project related activities.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure consistency in workmanship and specifications. Responsible for correct initial completion of work by crew.
• Enter timecards for Harper personnel. Ensure accuracy with Project Manager.
• Prepare, execute, and document appropriate safety paperwork (Pre-Task Planning Sheets, Toolbox Talks, Relevant Safety Near Misses, Injury Alerts, and/or One Point Lessons)
• Perform weekly inspections on Procore Management Software: Equipment, Safety, Daily Logs, Photos, etc.
• Hold Trade Partners, suppliers, and field service providers accountable for the safety, productivity, and quality of their work.
• Schedule and task out internal crews for construction activities. Hold internal crews accountable for their safety, production, and quality. Ensure work is completed in a timely manner compatible with master schedule.
• Understand and resolve design conflicts (Trade Partners, architects, engineers). Know how to effectively issue an RFI.
• Punctual written documentation of changes in the field with supporting pictures and sketches.
• Prepare and submit expense reports through Expensify Software weekly.
• Coordinate and schedule routine inspections with local authority and project representatives.

Competencies: 

• Must be flexible and accept change often.
• Must be detail oriented.
• A “Can Do” attitude.
• Ability to build relationships with project teammates and Trade Partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Procore a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Superintendent shall daily supervise all Trade Partners, vendors, consultants, and Assistant Superintendents. This supervision shall ensure adequate manpower is available for each task and compliant work performed. This position shall be responsible for monitoring project security personnel.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration. The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.

Travel Required: Travel to/from multiple jobsites, projects, and offices. Little overnight or weekend travel. Driving a company-owned vehicle is required to perform the duties of a Superintendent. The Superintendent is required to have a valid state-issued license, a satisfactory motor vehicle record, safe driving behavior, and must adhere to our Driving and Truck Policy.

Physical Demands: The Electrical Field SUP is required to work in a variety of conditions relative to construction jobsite environments and must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, as assigned. Weather and climate conditions will vary throughout the progress of a project and the SUP must be able to inspect all ongoing construction activities over the duration of the assigned project. This role requires walking over varied terrain, climbing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Lifting requirements vary from minimal loads to heavy; but help is always available with heavier loads. Inspection for quality, consistency and completeness of work frequently requires climbing ladders, stairs, and scaffolding.

Education and Experience: 

• Minimum 4 years of jobsite supervision experience.
• Experience with Harper GC may be a plus.
• Office experience of Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Project, Outlook) preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive Benefits Package (health, dental, vision).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Transparency in growth, pay, etc.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Performance feedback.
• Teambuilding events.

Additional Eligibility Requirements: None.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements: Authorized to work in the United States.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Harper GC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Harper GC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.