VPG Construction is a full-service general contractor operating in the Greater New Orleans region. We are currently looking for a site superintendent who can manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the following:
- Assist with procurement and subcontractor negotiations
- Keep daily field logs
- Client and subcontractor interface
- Project schedule – Microsoft Projects
- Weekly progress meetings with owners
- Weekly coordination and schedule meetings with subcontractors
- Schedule subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely completion
- Monitor subcontractor production and work progress against the construction schedule
- Manage material ordering and deliveries
- Ability to recognize drawing conflicts and field issues and submit RFI’s to the design team
- Maintain a clean job site
- All superintendent functions
Qualifications:
The Ideal candidate will have 5 - 7 years of experience in a Supervisory capacity in managing similar construction projects. He/she will ideally have extensive experience in retail grocery, mixed-use retail, and commercial projects. Specific experience and skills requirements of the position are:
- Strong communication and motivational skills.
- Excellent supervisory and field coordination skills.
- Computer literate with emphasis on Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, and MS operating systems
- Clear Oral communication skills, English and Spanish a plus.
- Knowledge of Cal OSHA safety requirements.
- Thoroughly knowledgeable in the interpretation of drawings, and specifications.
- Comprehensive knowledge of divisions of work.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Possess advanced written and oral communication skills.
- Possess extensive analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to be an initiative-taker and have strong time management skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and handle multiple priorities.
- Ability and willingness to exert disciplinary action as needed as well as delegate authority.
- Ability to work both with minimal supervision and as a team player.
Requirements
- Ability to pass a criminal background checkand drug screening.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
- Ability to be insured as an authorized driver for the Company.
- Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employment
VPG Construction is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All Veterans and/or persons with all types of disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!
VPG PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT:
VPG will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, VPG Construction expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. VPG Construction will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
