General Superintendent

Description

The Superintendent is the company representative who has the primary responsibility for all field operations, including the coordination of subcontractors' work. Superintendent is responsible for all field activities associated with the project, including ultimate responsibility for implementation of Safety/Zero Harm program for the jobsite, supervision of all field construction work by subcontractors and self-performed work. Shares responsibility with the project manager for developing the project budget, actively participating in the preconstruction phase, and ensuring that the project is built on time, within budget, and according to company policies and procedures. Manages and mentors assistant superintendents and other field personnel.

Project Financial Responsibilities

• Helps the project manager review and update progress and cost reports, schedules, and requirements for completion on a regular basis
• Actively participates in development and management of project's general conditions, construction schedule, project planning/phasing, and buyout strategy during Preconstruction Services
• Participates in preconstruction planning, when possible, regarding the project schedule
• Reviews project estimates and cost control system at the beginning of the project

Project Administration, Operations and Close-out

• Ensures that project site and company assets are secure
• Communicates individual safety roles, responsibilities and expectations to our clients, Operations staff, subcontractors, vendors and the public that maintains a safe and respectful working environment at all times
• Manages and implements programs for safety, sustainability, Equal Employment Opportunity, risk management, training, and quality
• Manages and documents employee and subcontractor problems or nonperformance (along with the project manager) through mentoring/training, disciplinary action, termination, back charges, or other appropriate actions
• Reviews and approves all bills for materials and subcontractor requisitions. Confirms that extra charges from subcontractors/suppliers are reasonable and work is correctly executed. Coordinates with project manager for approval on extra
• Facilitates weekly project progress and safety meetings with all subcontractor representatives and coordinates the upcoming week's
• Partners with Loss Prevention Professionals assigned to the project site
• Attends all progress meetings with the owner/architect representatives
• Ensures that the project closeout process is finalized to settle all financial obligations, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the next phase

Promote Customer Relations

• Buils and stretches people and self by providing challenging assignments, achievable and motivational development plans, and ongoing actionable and candid feedback that help employees achieve career growth
• Negotiates skillfully in tough situations with internal and external parties by winning concessions without damaging relationships and being direct and firm
• Acts in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Promotes the Creed
• Communicates vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Growth
• Builds and stretches people and self by providing challenging assignments, achievable and motivational development plans, and ongoing actionable and candid feedback that help employees achieve career growth

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• Bachelor's Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred and 7+ years of experience
• Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity the years of experience may vary
• New hires are required to sign up for OSHA courses and complete them within the first six months of employment
• Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written communication
• Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectations
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook)