General Superintendent

About the role

This position is based in the United States and remote.

Responsibilities

• Studies specifications and drawings and collaborates with project managers and others to review, estimate, and schedule workforce requirements by project and local jurisdiction.
• Selects foremen for specific projects.
• Develops and implements site utilization plans and establishes crew sizes.
• Responsible for the project's overall progress.
• Interfaces with other departments to ensure the coordination and scheduling of labor, and the delivery of equipment and materials to support project schedules.
• Creates, reviews, and updates project schedules and three-week look ahead scheduling.
• Coordinates effective pre-construction planning sessions, project startup meetings, and project site meetings.
• Collaborates with the field on technical, installation, and code-related questions.
• Conducts regular project reviews and maintains records of project progress.
• Collaborates with project managers to review labor projections by project and local jurisdiction, control project costs, and maintain overall profitability for projects.
• Ensures crews have required work direction, resources, and support.
• Researches and recommends the most efficient means, methods, and techniques in performing work.
• Oversees daily construction activities and execution of the project life cycle at work sites.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and to construction schedules.
• Manages site work and logistics efficiently, using LEAN methodology and continuous improvement approach to all efforts.
• Assists the field on technical, installation, and code-related questions.
• Coordinates plans and specifications with engineers, identifying and clarifying discrepancies.
• Communicates with management and engineering staff or inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve problems and improve construction methods.
• Works with subcontractors to complete projects within budgets and projected timeframes.
• Collaborates with the safety team to identify and correct unsafe working conditions.
• Edits and implements proactive safety measures per Company requirements and OSHA standards.
• Ensures employees follow all appropriate safety procedures and that safety audits are completed as required.
• Provides regular and high-quality hiring, communications, mentoring, coaching, problem-solving, and training to staff and other coworkers as needed.
• Advises and coaches employees and provides performance feedback regularly.
• Stays informed of new and changing Company procedures, policies, materials, technologies, techniques, and practices.
• Establishes, trains, and maintains policies and processes.
• Creates and maintains positive relationships and open communications with senior management, project teams, customers, sub-contractors, architects, vendors, other trades, union representatives, office, and field staff.
• Addresses personnel issues as they arise and involves the necessary resources to resolve problems.
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision, and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in engineering, construction management, building construction, or a related field.
• Valid state electrical license preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of electrical construction experience with concentration in large, complex commercial construction projects.
• Experience directly managing people preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of construction and general industry safety standards, including OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and NFPA 70E.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
• Extensive knowledge of the electrical code and skills to read, interpret, and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong experience and understanding of project management tools and practices.
• Thorough understanding of the project life cycle.
• Extensive training and experience with LEAN methodologies and applications.
• Conceptual ability to work with little information and quickly understand the owner/architect requirements.
• Demonstrated strong business analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong financial acumen, critical thinking skills, and detail orientation.
• Demonstrated prominent level of integrity and dependability.
• Strong professional leadership, organizational management, labor projection, and workforce hiring skills.
• Demonstrated strong business development and client communication skills.
• Strong and professional team player, with effective problem-solving, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent listening, presentation, negotiation, conflict management, and persuasion skills, and the ability to influence potential customers and employees at all levels, including senior management.

Qualifications

• Travel to project sites is required, which may include temporary relocation for the duration of the project.

Benefits

At ArchKeySolutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in this posting.

Skills

• Leadership
• Coordination
• Technical expertise
• Labor management
• Project management
• Construction safety
• LEAN methodology
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Client relations
• Financial analysis
• Project planning
• Technical writing
• Code interpretation
• Contract review
• Subcontractor management
• Employee training
• Health and safety
• Continuous improvement

Benefits

At ArchKeySolutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees.