General Superintendent - Advanced Manufacturing

About the Role

The General Superintendent provides overall leadership for field operations and execution for the assigned project(s). Suffolk is seeking individuals who embody boldness, curiosity, innovation, and care, offering the career opportunity of a lifetime. We challenge and inspire our team to excel, embracing uniqueness and encouraging risk-taking. At Suffolk, you’ll act with purpose and integrity, applying intelligence and determination to every task. Join us to achieve your ambitions and build your legacy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned projects for conformance with the construction schedule, expected quality levels, and adherence to the company’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Work with clients and architects throughout the project, fostering relationships that ensure client satisfaction.
• Recruit, mentor, coach, and train qualified talent, including Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Career Start Project Engineers, and Co-ops, ensuring effective matching to project scope.
• Provide leadership, advice, and assistance to field staff on materials, sequencing, scheduling, personnel, and construction methods.
• Act as an advocate for Field Operations and actively participate in business development by supporting the Business Development Department.
• Participate in pre-construction activities, including sales presentations, constructability reviews, baseline schedule development, site access planning, and budget input.
• Oversee field staff assignments, performance evaluations, and weekly site visits to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and presentation standards.
• Monitor project schedules, provide leadership in monthly updates, and ensure workmanship and materials conform to plans and specifications.
• Manage client relationships, attend necessary meetings, and maintain continuous communication to gauge performance perceptions.
• Coordinate field training in job-specific and safety training, ensuring compliance with Suffolk guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum of 15 years of general contracting experience within the Advanced Manufacturing space.
• Experience relative to the size, complexity, and sector of projects, beyond generic construction knowledge.
• Applicable area licenses.
• Ability to multi-task, handle competing priorities, and balance budget and construction processes.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, diplomatic, and communication skills.
• Strong sense of urgency, initiative, and ability to resolve conflicts effectively.
• Alignment with Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Working Conditions

The role requires prolonged sitting, fine motor skills, and frequent standing, walking, and reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Work is primarily in an office environment with moderate noise levels, with occasional job site walking.

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests, offering value across the project lifecycle through construction management, real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment. With $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices nationwide, Suffolk manages complex projects across various sectors. Privately held and led by founder John Fish, Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.”

Benefits

Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries, medical and mental health benefits, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401k with employer match, life insurance, backup daycare, and more. For details, visit our website.