Project Superintendent

Project Superintendent

Position Type:

Full time

State: 

Massachusetts

City: 

Boston

Zip Code:

02210

Total Base Pay Range

$125,600.00 - $209,300.00

Overview

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

The Project Superintendent provides direction and oversight for all on-site construction activities associated with multi-family residential and mixed-use projects. This role is responsible for ensuring project goals related to schedule, budget, safety, and quality are achieved. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to build productive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

 

Essential Job Functions:

General Management

• Partner with the Project Manager on scheduling, pre-construction responsibilities, job site setup, and managing change orders

• Direct and oversee the safe performance of work that meets required quality standards, timelines, and project scope

• Identify the root causes of hazards, delays, and quality issues, developing solutions and plans to mitigate future risks

• Address performance issues with subcontractors, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards

• Act as the on-site Quality Control Manager, ensuring high standards are met in all construction phases

Planning and Scheduling

• Develop the site plan, including public safety measures, site security, truck routing, crane selection and location, hoist planning, and logistics for personnel and material movement within the site

• Maintain labor projections and identify labor and skill requirements, participating in the staffing and selection of jobsite roles

• Organize and lead regularly scheduled daily and weekly project team meetings to ensure alignment on tasks and schedules

• Set the construction schedule and update it as necessary based on project start, end, and milestone dates

• Schedule and coordinate with subcontractors, ensuring timely RFIs and communication on scope and daily follow-ups as needed

Relationship Management

• Lead and motivate the project team to meet established schedules and parameters

• Build and maintain strong relationships with associates, architects, inspectors, subcontractors, neighboring sites, municipalities, and suppliers

• Negotiate, develop, and establish commitments from all stakeholders involved in the project

• Empower, engage, and develop team members to meet project and business objectives, providing feedback, coaching, and support as needed

Non-Essential Functions

• Coordinate inspection processes, turnovers, and product information as required

• Review project scopes and participate in scope meetings

• Track shop drawings and submittals to ensure timely processing

• Maintain inspection logs and schedule necessary inspections

• Coordinate with utility providers to bring services to the site

• Ensure superintendent reports are updated daily and weekly

• Participate in unit acceptance walks with engineering associates

• Ensure punch lists for all trades are updated and completed weekly

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Construction-related courses from a vocational or technical school preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supervising residential construction projects, with moderate knowledge across various construction disciplines and phases

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong planning and project management skills

• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, lead teams, an