Construction Superintendent

 

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Construction Superintendent is responsible for inspections, estimates, and construction project management of new residential rental home purchases and Homes recently vacated and in the turn process.  This employee must be able to quickly assess the physical attributes of residential homes and make sound real estate investment decisions in a fast-paced work environment, in a variety of weather conditions including inclement weather. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Inspect homes to create a scope of work that will be the basis of a budget.  Provide timely feedback and appropriate escalation to the acquisition team if Construction Superintendent identifies significant issues (ie. Structural/foundation/safety) with the purchase of the home. 

• Plan and schedule renovation projects for homes prior to home purchase or after resident moves out 

• Utilize app-based software to create and review budgets and update project timelines. 

• Coordinate and follow through on scheduled inspections with the Construction Coordinator and residents prior to moving out 

• Drive vendor performance to ensure project completion within the expected timeline, quality and cost requirements. 

• Negotiate pricing on vendor-assigned work, when necessary 

• Generate, review and submit change orders for variances to initial budget prior to work being performed and job completion. 

• Review and approve invoices weekly  

• Collaborate with internal business partners to ensure timely updates on pre-leased homes 

• Monitor upcoming project pipeline and delivery schedule to coordinate efforts across functional groups in the regions.  

• This summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties.  Other duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s manager at any time based upon Company need. 

  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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. 

  

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Valid driver’s license and clear motor vehicle report 

• High-volume estimation experience 

• General contractor or real estate investment background 

• Residential maintenance and renovation experience 

• Ability to read and produce reports using Excel and Yardi 

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  

• Experience using Yardi or similar property management program  

• Experience working in a fast pace, high-growth company  

• General knowledge of writing and evaluating project specifications and scopes of work 

• Above average ability to communicate with others, both verbally and in writing 

• Intermediate computer skills and the ability to learn specialized software 

• Ability to multi-task 

• Knowledge of the property management cycle 

 

REQUIRED SKILLS  

• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.  

• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.