Superintendent Level 1: Entry Level
A Superintendent at this level should be able to complete the following tasks in addition to the tasks of the foremen level 1,2,3:
- Oversees multiple crews
- Runs projects under $ 2,000,000. ( Projects in this range can vary significantly, very complicated jobs involving structures or deep complicated utilities should be run by superintendents with higher qualifications).
- Oversees multiple subs
- Works closely with inspectors
- Sets agenda then arranges and attends meetings with inspectors and owners representatives
- Can do full quantity take-off from blue prints including earth cuts and fills
- Can visualize end product from plans
- Understands complete layout including shooting angles
- Is willing and able to make sensible decisions in the field without office backup
- Begins to recognize opportunities to increase profits and is able to capitalize on them
- Can motivate crews to meet schedules and maximize profits
- Can run a night time operation under traffic
- Is responsible for safety on the entire project
- Understands and uses Job Cost software.
- From cost tracking software can review monthly quantities with inspector
- From cost tracking software is able to adjust manpower/equipment combinations and adjust activity procedures to maximize manhour/cost productivities.
Superintendent Level 2: Intermediate Level
A superitendent at this level should be able to complete the following tasks in addition to the tasks of a superintendent level 1:
- Oversees multiple crews and multiple foremen
- Runs projects in the $ 2,000,000 – $ 8,000,000 range
- Has full control of subcontractors and understands the intricacies of the sub-contractor’s work
- Has full command of the inspector-superintendent relationship
- Can handle independently work and personal issues of employees under his/her direction
- Is willing and able to train foremen
- Can do a full quantity take off including structure work and electrical work
- Not only can he visualize the entire project but can modify designer’s plans to achieve greater efficiency and profitability.
- Has basic understanding of estimating. Can estimate a price for a change order
- Has basic understanding of project management techniques and the software needed to effectively apply those techniques
Superintendent level 3: Advanced level
A superintendent at this level should be able to complete the following tasks in addition to the tasks of level 1 and 2
- Can oversee multiple crews/foremen and project engineer
- Runs projects in the $ 9,000,000 to $ 20,000,000 range
- Has full control of entire project including complicated negotiations with owner
- Has good understanding of estimating systems and can estimate multiple activities
- Has full understanding of project management techniques and can project manage multiple projects in the $1,000,000 to $8,000,000 range.
- Is willing and able to train other superintendents
- Can conceptualize and oversee a value engineering proposal.