I. Position Summary
The Construction Superintendent is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the daily construction operations of the Housing Authority’s construction workforce. The position oversees residential construction projects and related site improvements to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within approved budgets, and in accordance with approved plans, specifications, building codes, and Housing Authority policies.
The Superintendent directly supervises Housing Authority employees performing construction activities, assigns daily work, coordinates labor and equipment, monitors productivity, inspects workmanship, manages materials and supplies, and ensures that construction activities meet established quality standards. The position coordinates with architects, engineers, inspectors, vendors, subcontractors, utility providers, and internal departments when specialized services or technical support are required.
The Superintendent is responsible for promoting a safe, organized, and productive work environment while maintaining accountability for employee performance, project progress, quality of work, and responsible use of public resources. The position also supports project scheduling, cost control, procurement planning, regulatory compliance, inspections, and project closeout.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A. Construction Operations and Workforce Supervision
- Direct and supervise daily construction activities performed by Housing Authority employees on construction projects.
- Develop daily, weekly, and project-specific work plans consistent with approved construction schedules and priorities.
- Assign employees to work activities based on skills, experience, certifications, workload, and project requirements.
- Establish clear work expectations, production goals, deadlines, and quality standards.
- Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, productivity, work practices, and compliance with established procedures.
- Provide hands-on direction, technical guidance, and problem-solving support to construction crews.
- Coordinate the work of carpenters, laborers, painters, equipment operators, and other assigned trades or classifications.
- Adjust staffing assignments and work sequences in response to changing site conditions, material availability, inspections, and project priorities.
- Ensure employees have the appropriate tools, equipment, materials, and information necessary to complete assigned work.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and efficient use of work hours.
- Identify employee training needs and recommend appropriate technical or safety training.
- Communicate performance concerns to the appropriate supervisor or Human Resources representative in accordance with Housing Authority policies.
B. Construction Project Management
- Oversee daily field operations for residential construction, including single-family homes, multifamily developments, and related site improvements.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, project schedules, and scopes of work before assigning field activities.
- Establish work sequences for site preparation, foundations, framing, building envelope, roofing, interior construction, and other applicable construction phases.
- Coordinate employee work activities with subcontractors, utility providers, inspectors, and other project participants.
- Monitor project progress against established milestones and report delays or emerging issues to management.
- Identify conflicts between construction activities, drawings, site conditions, and project requirements.
- Recommend practical solutions to construction challenges and escalate issues requiring design clarification or management approval.
- Coordinate site access, staging areas, deliveries, equipment placement, and temporary facilities.
- Ensure completed work is protected from damage and that work areas remain organized.
- Maintain regular communication with management regarding workforce capacity, project status, risks, and resource needs.
C. Workmanship and Quality Control
- Inspect work performed by Housing Authority construction employees to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and quality standards.
- Monitor workmanship, dimensions, installation methods, material use, and construction details.
- Identify defective, incomplete, or nonconforming work and direct appropriate corrective action within the Superintendent’s authority.
- Verify that deficiencies are corrected before subsequent construction activities conceal or affect the work.
- Coordinate required inspections and testing with building officials, engineers, testing agencies, and other qualified professionals.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with approved construction documents and applicable manufacturer instructions.
- Monitor construction details affecting structural integrity, weather resistance, moisture management, energy efficiency, accessibility, durability, and maintainability.
- Maintain records of inspections, deficiencies, corrective actions, and completed work.
- Promote a culture of doing the work correctly the first time to reduce rework, waste, and unnecessary costs.
D. Employee Safety and Training
- Establish and enforce safe work practices for all assigned construction personnel.
- Conduct or coordinate jobsite safety briefings, toolbox talks, and task-specific hazard reviews.
- Ensure employees use appropriate personal protective equipment and properly operate tools and equipment.
- Monitor compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, Housing Authority safety policies, and site-specific safety procedures.
- Identify hazards involving falls, excavation, ladders, scaffolding, electrical systems, powered equipment, hazardous materials, and other construction activities.
- Stop or suspend unsafe work when necessary and arrange for appropriate corrective measures before work resumes.
- Ensure incidents, injuries, near misses, and hazardous conditions are reported and documented promptly.
- Coordinate required safety training, equipment instruction, and employee certifications.
- Maintain safe housekeeping practices, access routes, barricades, signage, and site security.
- Ensure employees understand their safety responsibilities and are qualified or properly supervised for assigned tasks.
E. Scheduling, Productivity, and Performance Management
- Prepare and communicate daily and weekly work schedules for construction crews.
- Monitor labor hours, work quantities, completed tasks, and productivity against established expectations.
- Identify obstacles affecting crew performance, including material shortages, equipment downtime, incomplete predecessor work, and inspection delays.
- Reallocate labor and equipment to address critical activities and maintain project progress.
- Track work completed and provide accurate progress updates to management.
- Develop practical recovery plans when work falls behind schedule.
- Evaluate workforce requirements and recommend staffing levels, overtime, specialized training, or subcontracted support when appropriate.
- Monitor employee compliance with work assignments, timekeeping procedures, and established operating policies.
- Provide input into employee performance evaluations and recommend recognition, coaching, or corrective action through established procedures.
F. Materials, Tools, Equipment, and Inventory
- Identify material, tool, equipment, and supply requirements based on upcoming construction activities.
- Prepare material lists and submit requisitions in accordance with Housing Authority procurement policies.
- Coordinate deliveries and verify that materials received generally conform to purchase orders and project specifications.
- Monitor inventory levels and prevent avoidable shortages, overordering, theft, loss, and waste.
- Ensure tools and equipment are used appropriately, maintained, stored securely, and inspected as required.
- Coordinate equipment repairs and report deficiencies that could affect employee safety or project productivity.
- Maintain records of material usage, deliveries, equipment assignments, and inventory as required.
- Promote efficient use of materials and responsible stewardship of public property.
- Coordinate rental equipment and specialized tools through approved purchasing and authorization procedures.
G. Budget and Cost Control
- Monitor labor utilization, material consumption, equipment usage, and other direct construction costs.
- Track actual work performed against approved project budgets and work estimates as assigned.
- Identify cost overruns, waste, excessive rework, and inefficient construction practices.
- Recommend cost-saving measures that do not compromise safety, code compliance, durability, or quality.
- Provide management with timely information regarding projected labor needs, material costs, equipment requirements, and schedule impacts.
- Document unexpected site conditions, design conflicts, material changes, and other events that may affect project cost.
- Coordinate with purchasing, finance, and project management personnel regarding approved expenditures and resource needs.
- Ensure employees do not make unauthorized purchases, contractual commitments, or scope changes.
H. Building Codes, Permits, and Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain working knowledge of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and applicable local construction requirements.
- Coordinate construction inspections, permits, testing, and approvals with the appropriate authorities.
- Ensure employees perform work consistent with approved plans and applicable building, fire, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and accessibility requirements.
- Recognize work that requires a licensed trade professional, design professional, special inspection, or other qualified individual.
- Ensure applicable accessibility requirements are incorporated into construction activities.
- Support compliance with relevant federal, state, and local funding conditions and Housing Authority policies.
- Maintain or coordinate required permits, inspection records, certifications, and project documentation.
- Promptly report potential code violations or regulatory concerns to the appropriate management representative.
I. Subcontractor and Vendor Coordination
- Coordinate the activities of approved subcontractors and vendors working alongside the Housing Authority’s construction crews.
- Establish work sequences and site access arrangements to minimize conflicts and delays.
- Communicate project requirements, site rules, safety expectations, and scheduling information.
- Monitor the apparent quality and progress of subcontracted work and document deficiencies for appropriate follow-up.
- Coordinate deliveries, inspections, utility connections, specialized installations, and other activities requiring outside support.
- Notify management of subcontractor performance concerns, schedule conflicts, or potential contract issues.
- Refer contract changes, payment approvals, disputes, and commitments outside delegated authority to the appropriate official.
J. Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain daily construction reports documenting employee assignments, labor hours, weather conditions, work completed, deliveries, equipment usage, and significant site events.
- Record project progress, work quantities, material consumption, inspections, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
- Maintain organized records of work schedules, employee training, safety meetings, equipment inspections, and inventory as required.
- Provide regular written and verbal progress reports to management.
- Document delays, unexpected conditions, incidents, and resource constraints affecting project delivery.
- Maintain photographic records of construction progress and significant field conditions.
- Support project audits, internal reviews, and applicable funding or regulatory reporting requirements.
- Ensure records are complete, accurate, objective, and maintained in accordance with Housing Authority procedures.
K. Project Completion and Turnover
- Coordinate final construction activities and completion of outstanding work.
- Inspect completed areas and prepare or contribute to punch lists.
- Direct employees in completing punch-list items and correcting identified deficiencies.
- Coordinate final inspections, testing, commissioning, and required approvals.
- Verify that work areas are clean, materials and debris are removed, and equipment is secured.
- Coordinate the preparation of as-built information, warranties, equipment manuals, and other closeout documentation as assigned.
- Work with property management and maintenance staff to support building turnover and operational readiness.
- Document outstanding items and coordinate warranty corrections or follow-up work as directed.
III. Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible construction experience, including residential or multifamily construction.
- At least two (2) years of experience leading, supervising, or coordinating construction crews, or an equivalent combination of relevant supervisory experience and technical expertise.
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction methods, materials, tools, equipment, and work sequencing.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and work plans.
- Working knowledge of jobsite safety requirements and construction quality-control practices.
- Ability to plan daily work, coordinate employee assignments, and monitor productivity.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with employees, management, vendors, and inspectors.
IV. Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Construction, Construction Technology, or a related field.
- Experience supervising an in-house construction workforce for a public agency, housing authority, municipality, or other institutional organization.
- Experience with affordable housing construction, multifamily residential development, or publicly funded capital projects.
- Familiarity with Virginia building codes, local permitting, inspection processes, and accessibility requirements.
- Experience with construction estimating, material takeoffs, labor tracking, scheduling, and inventory control.
- OSHA 30-hour construction training or equivalent safety training.
- Relevant trade licenses, equipment certifications, or construction management credentials, as appropriate to assigned duties.
- Experience using Microsoft Office, electronic timekeeping, work-order systems, and construction management software.
V. Work Environment and Physical Requirements
The position requires frequent work at active construction sites and may involve standing or walking for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working on uneven surfaces, observing work in unfinished buildings, and exposure to outdoor weather, dust, noise, and construction equipment.
The Superintendent must be able to use required personal protective equipment, follow site safety rules, and perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Pay: $31.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and work plans?
- Do you have a thorough working knowledge of safety requirements and construction quality-control practices?
- Do you have the ability to maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with employees, management, vendors & inspectors?
- Are you able to successfully pass a DMV check?
Experience:
- Construction: 5 years (Required)
- Supervisory : 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Charlottesville, VA 22902 (Required)
Work Location: In person
