Superintendent/ Foreman 

Quality 

Focus on quality control, inspections, and submittals to ensure your project meets the highest standards. 

Learn how to review and manage the legal and technical documents that guide your project. 

Understand the process and importance of issuing and receiving project award notifications. 

Learn the steps to secure required building permits and properly display them on-site to stay in compliance with local regulations.

Analyze construction drawings to identify key information and flag issues early.

Review written project requirements and ensure compliance throughout construction. 

Create an on-site strategy for executing work safely and efficiently. 

Learn the steps to prepare the job site, crews, and equipment for construction start.

Identify and mitigate site-specific risks before starting each task. 

Coordinate all on-site activities to maintain smooth daily operations.

Manage work completed directly by your team, ensuring quality and safety. 

Supervise and coordinate all subcontractor tasks and schedules. 

Develop and track project timelines to ensure tasks are completed on time.

Create and manage agreements with subcontractors and vendors effectively.

Learn how to process and track material and equipment approvals throughout the project. 

Organize and manage critical documents for easy access and compliance. 

Explore software tools that support scheduling, communication, and reporting.

Prepare for and pass quality and code compliance inspections throughout the job.

Understand how to prepare for, participate in, and follow up on project and client meetings to ensure clear communication and project alignment. 

Maintain a clean and organized job site to ensure safety and productivity.

Run and document coordination meetings to align all teams and disciplines. 

Develop and maintain a safety plan including required SDS documents for materials.

Implement strategies to ensure work meets project standards and specifications. 

Draft and track RFIs to clarify unclear drawings or specs during the project.

Document job site progress, weather, labor, and key events each day.

Perform routine inspections to monitor progress, safety, and quality.

Capture job site visuals to document phases and support reporting. 

Track and verify materials received against orders and submittals.

Keep track of outstanding issues and assign follow-up actions 

Create and close out punch lists to wrap up the project successfully. 

Track and store extra materials for owner use or future maintenance. 

Document all field changes to create a final, accurate record of the project. 

Deliver effective training sessions to ensure workers understand safety, tasks, and expectations. 

Cost Management

Learn to plan and control budgets to keep projects profitable and on track financially. 

Build and manage your project budget from start to finish. 

Prepare a complete set of estimates to support your project bid and execution. 

Submit requests for payment accurately using proper formats like AIA documentation. 

Monitor project spending and compare it to your budget for financial control.

Manage material and service orders to keep procurement on schedule.

Handle project changes efficiently through proper documentation and approvals.

Schedule Management

Master scheduling and progress tracking to deliver projects on time. 

Plan upcoming work with short-term schedules to keep crews aligned.

Develop a step-by-step plan to complete work in phases with minimal disruption.