Construction Superintendent – Columbus, OH

As a Construction Superintendent you will manage building projects and supervise the day-to-day activities involved with projects in and around the Columbus, OH area. You will assess the resources needed to complete a construction project and generate cost estimates to help set the project budget. You will also manage the general construction staff, delegating tasks to team members and creating the staff schedule. A Superintendent will observe all activities on a construction site and maintain a site log that explains what was accomplished and where the construction team needs to resume the next workday

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Construction Superintendents use a variety of skills to manage a construction project effectively, including:

• Excellent communication abilities, including writing, speaking and active listening
• Knowledge of construction budgeting best practices
• Good planning skills, including design execution, resource allocation and contingencies
• Understanding of construction equipment, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues
• In-depth understanding of local, state and federal construction regulations
• Great problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective leadership abilities, like motivation, goal-setting and conflict management
• Organizational skills, including time management, delegation, prioritization and multitasking

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