General Superintendent - International

What You Will Do

• Works closely with Project Superintendent, Project Manager, Quality Control Manager and Home Office Mechanical Procurement coordinator as required, in formulating, discussing and finalizing the overall plan of operations, job layout, job schedule, etc.
• Manages the day-to-day work of crafts and subcontractors in field, delegates work through foreman and/or subcontractor representatives. Must work with subcontractors of different cultures and languages.
• Maintains regular communications with project staff to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule.
• Reviews plans and specifications of job, job budget and estimate with project manager and project superintendent to ensure that quantities, values, manpower requirements and deliveries of various divisions of job are understood.
• Participates in weekly progress meetings with subcontractors.
• Aids in preparation of plan at beginning of job, for receiving, storing and handling materials as required.
• Aids in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required.
• Maintains best possible relationship with owner and architectural-engineering firm associated with job. Strives to develop spirit of cooperation and respect between Caddell and representatives of the other partners on the project.
• Performs additional assignments per project manager’s and project superintendent’s direction.

Reporting Structure

Project Superintendent International or Project Manager International

Working Conditions

• Construction setting
• Travel required
• Full time
• Must have the ability to crawl, climb, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, stand for longs periods of time, lift and hold in excess of 50lbs, talk, hear and occasionally sit
• Subject to hot, cold, humid and wet conditions depending on location

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma/GED and 15 years total construction management experience (with at least five years design/build experience with mechanical systems) required.
• Four-year degree in building science, construction management or engineering and 10 years total construction management experience (with at least five years design/build experience with mechanical systems) preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills required.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of mechanical systems required.
• Requires excellent technical and management skills.
• Strong client relations skills are a must.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage costs and control schedule.
• Excellent knowledge of safety requirements.
• Ability to coach, lead and motivate multinational and multi-disciplined employees.
• Shows leadership, concise execution of plans, vision of project future, and effective communication of vision to subordinates, integrity and strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Paid vacations
• Company-funded medical insurance
• Company joint funding of dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability plans to full-time employees
• 401k match
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Use of company condominiums