Great video! very informative. In NYC I've seen many superintendents out of their role. You have trades people and their supervisors expecting the Super to snap chalk lines and do layouts, lol. This unfortunately happens today especially when the GC/developer goes with the cheapest bid. Another thing, safety is paramount and when there's a safety manager on-site the super wants nothing to do with safety even when they are told of safety concerns. I could go on and on but its dog eat dog and people throwing co-workers under the bus. There's even supers driving telehandlers and forklifts, lol.
I just ordered all three books of Jason’s. They arrive tomorrow and I can’t wait to program myself with this useful data. I’m a construction superintendent now. New to the role. I started out as a structural welder in NYC. Then I went to Hostos Community College and City College for my bach. Degree in Civil Engineering and then University Of Maryland for my Construction Management. Being a welder to start, I’m still learning as a superintendent, not to do the work for my tradesmen. I’m a hardworker and my thing is “get the job done by any means necessary”. So when I see the guys lacking in a certain area and there’s a deadline we have to beat, I always find myself getting my hands dirty. I guess I do this to show the guys that we are all in this together and I don’t mind stepping down once in the blue to do the dirty work with them. To me, it’s being a great leader. And the guys love and respect that. I mean, it works for me, but I definitely understand what Jason is saying here and I definitely want to find away to get more production out of my guys without me having to step down showing that I’m in this with them. I’m learning so much from Jason. Great guy.
My company just put me on as a superintendent this week. I've been a directional drill foreman for 22 years. I'm feeling so out of my element, but your video is really helps. Wish us luck ! Haha
Yeah, same here (carpenter) I've run small jobs with help (project manager did most of the paperwork last job) I'm way out of my element. I'll get the hang of it, and so will you. This video did a good break down of do's and don'ts
I find your videos great and educational. I'm going to be heading into a superintendent position in the near future. I'm a bit nervous. Would it be possible for you to create playlists based on the different managerial positions? Thanks for making these videos! They have helped me so much.
Can anyone help me with picking a Laptop?Im a Freshman at LSU and im starting school in a month and don’t know which laptops are good for Construction Management.Please and Thank You
I got hired as a super last year. The company had no structure or training. They put me on 4 jobs that had started but were never planned out and were already failing due to years of bad management and lack of planning. All ive been doing for 8 months is running around putting out fires started years ago. Its crazy stressful and Im actually really good at putting out fires. And i have helped save multiple projects. So to say supers shouldn't be putting out fires is kinda crazy. Who should be fixing the crap that others created? Or am i doing a completely different job than a super.
There is nothing wrong with fixing a fire with pausing, stability, and prevention. I had to do that until I told the company I would not anymore. I set a boundary so I would not become a part of masking the root cause and perpetuating the problem. My comment is directed more toward fire fighter arsonists. The fact is that most supers that fight fires only like to fight fires. And that’s why they start them themselves-because they get a feeling of significance from it. I am assuming you are a stabilizer not a firefighter arsonist.
Looks like i be starting as an Assistant Superintendent for a large commercial outfit. I have a extensive equipment operations, communication and saftey background. Im lacking in the actually process knowledge. Recommend me some videos or topics to help me prepare.
Great video! very informative. In NYC I've seen many superintendents out of their role. You have trades people and their supervisors expecting the Super to snap chalk lines and do layouts, lol. This unfortunately happens today especially when the GC/developer goes with the cheapest bid. Another thing, safety is paramount and when there's a safety manager on-site the super wants nothing to do with safety even when they are told of safety concerns. I could go on and on but its dog eat dog and people throwing co-workers under the bus. There's even supers driving telehandlers and forklifts, lol.
I just ordered all three books of Jason’s. They arrive tomorrow and I can’t wait to program myself with this useful data. I’m a construction superintendent now. New to the role. I started out as a structural welder in NYC. Then I went to Hostos Community College and City College for my bach. Degree in Civil Engineering and then University Of Maryland for my Construction Management. Being a welder to start, I’m still learning as a superintendent, not to do the work for my tradesmen. I’m a hardworker and my thing is “get the job done by any means necessary”. So when I see the guys lacking in a certain area and there’s a deadline we have to beat, I always find myself getting my hands dirty. I guess I do this to show the guys that we are all in this together and I don’t mind stepping down once in the blue to do the dirty work with them. To me, it’s being a great leader. And the guys love and respect that. I mean, it works for me, but I definitely understand what Jason is saying here and I definitely want to find away to get more production out of my guys without me having to step down showing that I’m in this with them. I’m learning so much from Jason. Great guy.
Jason, your honesty is so powerful! 🤝 And let the last word be Amen and Amen!🙌🏼
Thank you so much.
My company just put me on as a superintendent this week. I've been a directional drill foreman for 22 years. I'm feeling so out of my element, but your video is really helps. Wish us luck ! Haha
Please let me know if there is any way I can help.
Yeah, same here (carpenter) I've run small jobs with help (project manager did most of the paperwork last job) I'm way out of my element. I'll get the hang of it, and so will you. This video did a good break down of do's and don'ts
My copy of Elevating Superintendents should be waiting on my step after today. Got a big fire inspection in an hour! Gotta flow
I find your videos great and educational. I'm going to be heading into a superintendent position in the near future. I'm a bit nervous. Would it be possible for you to create playlists based on the different managerial positions?
Thanks for making these videos! They have helped me so much.
@@kurtwlangley9230 I can work on it
Love this channel! Am a PE 2 and need to choose PM or Supt track and am leaning towards Supt.
I just bought your book. I've been having a super long commute to this gonna be perfect time for me to listen to it
I am honored.
100% On Point Jason!
"they will accidentally or intentionally finish it sometime" LOL
As a project engineer I’ve been in charge of all material procurement and wastes. Maybe I have a lazy super or maybe no one’s telling me im the super
Hahahaha. You are the super.
Great stuff
Thank you so much!
Can anyone help me with picking a Laptop?Im a Freshman at LSU and im starting school in a month and don’t know which laptops are good for Construction Management.Please and Thank You
Good luck with the LSU CNMG. Got my MS in CNMG in May 2016. Love Purple Live Gold! Forever LSU!
Geaux Tigers!
Read both books.
Next is coming to the bootcamp.
Any dates for 2024?
Amazing. We have one coming up in March. Here is the sign-up: elevateconstructionevents.com
I got hired as a super last year. The company had no structure or training. They put me on 4 jobs that had started but were never planned out and were already failing due to years of bad management and lack of planning. All ive been doing for 8 months is running around putting out fires started years ago. Its crazy stressful and Im actually really good at putting out fires. And i have helped save multiple projects. So to say supers shouldn't be putting out fires is kinda crazy. Who should be fixing the crap that others created? Or am i doing a completely different job than a super.
There is nothing wrong with fixing a fire with pausing, stability, and prevention. I had to do that until I told the company I would not anymore. I set a boundary so I would not become a part of masking the root cause and perpetuating the problem. My comment is directed more toward fire fighter arsonists. The fact is that most supers that fight fires only like to fight fires. And that’s why they start them themselves-because they get a feeling of significance from it. I am assuming you are a stabilizer not a firefighter arsonist.
Hi Jason, I'm Miguel from local 619 o.g. (547)
Do you remember John Presinskas?
My memory may be a bit foggy.
Looks like i be starting as an Assistant Superintendent for a large commercial outfit. I have a extensive equipment operations, communication and saftey background. Im lacking in the actually process knowledge. Recommend me some videos or topics to help me prepare.
Have you read Elevating Construction Superintendents?
@@jasonwilliamschroeder No but, I will try to find it right now