Sr. Superintendent

ABOUT H. J. RUSSELL & COMPANY

Established in 1952, H.J. Russell & Company is a vertically integrated firm specializing in construction, program management, and real estate development. Our vision is to be a catalyst for community and economic empowerment through our superior work in the real estate and construction industries. We are headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with offices in Boston, MA,  Dallas, TX, and Savannah, GA.

SUMMARY

Responsible for all the planning and management of the respective project’s field activities. Responsibilities include trade preparatory and coordination meetings, maintaining schedule, ensuring safety compliance, conformance with the design documents and assuring quality work. Demonstrate the competence to manage the larger projects or multiple projects within the Company.

WHY THIS JOB IS IMPORTANT

Our country is experiencing an unprecedented demand for data centers to support the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI). H.J. Russell has an opportunity for a Superintendent who will oversee the construction of these mission critical facilities. This person will play a vital role in the advancement of technology that powers businesses, communities, and global communications for generations to come.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES – The role has the following key duties and responsibilities:

Scrub design documents to plan all field procedures for construction and staffing requirements to meet the construction schedule

Order tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules

Coordinate and direct supervisory subcontractor personnel to meet the project objectives

Confer with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within workforce.

Confer with supervisory, supplier, engineering, and inspector personnel to resolve construction coordination challenges to improve construction sequencing, logistics and delivery methods

Inspect work in progress to ensure workmanship conforms to project specifications and adherence to construction schedules.

Prepare daily reports, progress reports, material tracking reports and make updates to the construction schedule

Supervise one of the Companies larger projects or multiple projects; plan and manage a field staff that includes multiple Superintendents.

Develop and create project schedules.

Provide leadership and set an example for Superintendents and field staff.

Perform work in a safe manner and actively encourage others to comply with safety rules and regulations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements shared in the sections below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or 7 - 10 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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