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BrandSafway Scaffold Superintendent in Norfolk, Virginia
Scaffold Superintendent
Summary
Title: Scaffold Superintendent
ID: 2955491
Location: Norfolk, VA
Job Function : Craft Labor
Description
Responsibilities:
SAFETY: The superintendent must manage and provide leadership that results in a safe work environment. He is responsible and accountable for the safety of the foremen and crews under his direction and must understand and accept the importance of the role. The superintendent provides direction, leadership, supports and holds those subordinate to him responsible and accountable for meeting their responsibilities, goals, and provides the necessary information and leadership in that regard.
LEADERSHIP and SUPERVISION: The superintendent is accountable for the supervision of the foremen, determines priorities and the efficient organization of foremen and work crews and must understand and consistently apply Basic Industry’s policies and procedures. The superintendent is required to be involved and supportive of any day to day disciplinary decisions and those additional discipline actions deemed appropriate by Project Management, Safety or Human Resources.
TRAINER, MENTOR and COACH: The superintendent is the primary trainer of his foremen. He is responsible for providing safety and craft training to those assigned or making sure that the training takes place. The superintendent should mentor and coach his foremen by evaluating leadership skills, communications, time management and performance, and providing constructive feedback as necessary.
PLANNING and SCHEDULING: The superintendent is accountable for following project plans and schedules and ensuring that the foremen under his direction perform daily and weekly activities to meet production goals. In addition, the superintendent is responsible for evaluating work schedule and making sure he/she has the right mix of craftsmen and report shortages to the scheduler.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: The superintendent is accountable for the adherence to HR policies and procedures and must hold foremen and crew under his direction accountable to the same. The superintendent supports and provides information and leadership to the individuals assigned to him as it relates to their responsibilities.
QUALITY CONTROL: The superintendent is accountable for ensuring the work done meets or exceeds customer’s standards, and for implementing work processes to improve productivity and product quality.
ADMINISTRATION: The superintendent is accountable for the preparation and administration of applicable reports and documents.
Knowledge:
Project scope and objectives
Company and project/site safety programs and objectives
Federal, State and local Occupational health and safety and environmental policies and procedures.
Possess a good working knowledge of company policies
How to read drawings and interpret specifications
Strong knowledge of scheduling and planning
Skills:
Motivate foremen and crews
Lead foremen in a productive manner
Effectively communicates orally and in writing
Team Building skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Assess foremen skills and abilities
Coach and teach the foremen
Apply good problem solving and conflict resolution skills
See how the work and tasks fits into the project
Form and implement workforce plans and schedules
Plan, organize and direct work
Handle the administrative duties of position, including completion of required documents
Effectively use computers and other technology applicable to the job
Effectively use time management and goal setting
Attitude:
Can take on new challenges
Has good work ethics
Can adjust to change
Is a role model who leads by example
Can motivate and mentor the foremen and crew members
Takes and accepts responsibility
Is honest and acts with integrity
Sets the tone for the work group
Qualifications:
10 or more years of experience as a foreman
Ability to run a multi-craft team
Strong communications skills
Excellent customer relations skills
Ability to multi-task
Must pass all hiring requirements