Description

Working in the K-12 Education market, and as a member of LAN’s Program Management (Owner’s representative) team, the successful candidate will act as General Superintendent in support of LAN’s Program and Project Managers. The General Superintendent will provide on-site representation for LAN and act to identify and address issues promptly for the benefit of the project; while keeping LAN’s Program and Project Managers informed. As a representative of LAN, the General Superintendent must exemplify the highest standards of professionalism. On behalf of LAN, and not as a representative of the Contractor, the General Superintendent will:

LEAD

Monitor the activities of multiple construction projects
Identify on-site workforce status and notable shortages in resources
Identify work sequencing, access, or coordination issues that could lead to delays or construction defects
Identify issues with authorities having jurisdiction that could impact the project
Perform construction observations
Identify non-conforming work
Prepare daily site observation and non-conforming work reports
Participate in pre-construction meetings
Participate in Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) construction progress meetings
Participate in the preparation of punch-list
Monitor status of completion of punch-list work and be prepared to report status
Participate in the preparation of the Substantial Completion Certificate by verifying that the work shown as outstanding is reflective of the work observed by the Inspector
Participate in the preparation of final completion inspections and verification
Review third-party testing reports and follow-up on noted deficiencies
Assist with building access for Contractor and other vendors
Remain current and familiar with submittals, product samples, shop drawings, RFI, RFC
Coordinate construction activities between Owner’s vendors, Contractor, and other team members; commissioning, test and balance, furniture, technology, etc. Issues unable to be resolved on site shall be escalated to LAN Project Manager
Verify that job site construction documents are current with posting of addenda, clarifications, revisions, and similar items to a working set of Construction Documents
Recognize and report hazards immediately verbally when noted and in writing via daily electronic observation reports. Practice and apply safe work methods

SUPPORT

Review commissioning procedures at pre-bid and pre-construction meetings
Participate in pre-construction meeting
Monitor submittals for compliance with Owner standards
Coordinate dispute resolution and claims avoidance
Manage the Change Order tracking system
Review applications for payment
Ensure Operations and Maintenance manuals are assembled
Work with commissioning provider

Previous experience for this role should be as a construction project manager or construction superintendent with past job site experience that enables the candidate to be well-rounded in looking at a variety of construction related project types. This would include site construction, masonry, structural steel, building envelope, roofs, flooring, mechanical systems, lighting, and technology systems. The candidate also needs to have enough experience and capability working with computers that they can write daily observation reports and be responsive with email communication to parties involved at all levels of management within LAN as well as at the client.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of construction practices, techniques, materials and equipment relating to school construction; thorough knowledge of engineering plans, specifications and drawings; ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints and to compare them with various aspects of construct on in progress; ability to detect errors in construction projects; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, property owners and associates; ability to effect satisfactory compliance with specifications and standards; ability to maintain accurate records. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Preference for Microsoft Project experience.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school and considerable experience in any of the building trades in construction work. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Preference for demonstrated experience in the public sector and with an emphasis on K-12 Education. Ideal candidate will hold IBC Combination Building Inspector qualification, and various levels of OSHA training.

WORK HOURS

Must be available for early morning construction activities and nights or weekend work if required by progress of the work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Have a valid driver’s license
Have reliable transportation
Be willing and able to work outdoors
Be willing and able to climb ladders, ride lifts and external building elevators
Ability to distinguish color-coded wires
Be able to work in the early morning and weekends as needed

BACKGROUND CHECKS?

Must be able to pass Owner’s Background Check

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, status, or local laws and to prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any of these factors. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department at 713-266-6900 or by email using peopleoperations@leoadaly.com . For more information about your rights under the law, see: Know Your Rights

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Senior Construction Manager