Construction Superintendent - Life Sciences at Wood PLC in Rockville, Maryland

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the appointed contractors and sub-contractors to design, build, commission and validate equipment and facilities, supporting the Project Manager/Project Engineer
• Responsible for construction and contractor related deliverables
• Responsible for execution of the work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for the project
• Understand and manage the quality control program and review, track, and close observations, as well as provide acceptance criteria and documentation as required. Conduct regular inspections and quality control checks to ensure adherence to design and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors and provides updates regarding project cost of onsite construction activities
• Ability to monitor work progress and report against the plan. Provide input for schedule updates.
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental responsibilities and accountabilities have been defined and communicated to workers engaged within their area(s) of control
• Ensure all workers within their area(s) of control receive appropriate training to perform their work in a safe, legal and competent manner including any Health and Safety and site-specific inductions
• Initiate safety, quality and environmental processes within their area(s) of control, including toolbox meetings, inspections, and the identification, assessment and control of risks in accordance with Wood and client requirements
• Coordinate supply and delivery of equipment, subcontractors, consumables, temporary facilities, accommodation, and other project-specific requirements, in accordance with client/contract document specifications and in accordance with Wood Policies & Procedures
• Works with Engineering disciplines in the detailed design phases to influence the design for optimum constructability
• Excellent interpersonal organizational, communication and team building skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Computer literate and proficient at intermediate level of MS office Experience with industry wide Safe Systems of Work, including established client Permit to Work process
• Ability to work with timelines/targets
• Display both good judgement and leadership qualities.
• Ability to be assertive and drive culture change when required
• Ability to monitor work progress and report against the plan
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

• Appropriate level of field construction experience, typically gained through a minimum of 5 years of Life Sciences experience OR trade discipline qualified with a minimum 7 years relevant practical experience
• Have a broad and deep technical knowledge of construction discipline and associated processes
• Ability to identify risk to delivery and build in mitigation / contingency plans
• Substantial experience of interpreting discipline documentation
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments (RA), Hazard in Construction (HAZCON)
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of technical specifications, codes and standards