Job family: Construction

Job title: General Superintendent

Reports to: Deputy Operations Manager, Operations Manager, Construction Executive, or Special Projects Division Manager

Level: 6-8

Position Description:

Supervise field construction of a single large or complex project, or multiple projects and serve as company-wide subject matter resource for construction operations. Leverage construction operations expertise to provide technical and organizational planning and scheduling guidance to project operations in order to complete work on time, within budget, and to quality specified.

 

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise field construction of a single large or complex project, or multiple projects and serve as a company-wide subject matter resource for construction operations.

• Partner with Operations Manager or Self-Perform Manager to coordinate assignments of project staff, including

Superintendents, Foremen, Staff, and Trade partners.

• Provide guidance to Superintendent and Foreman for developing staffing projections and Work In Place (WIP) utilizing application software in use on project.

• Leverage construction operations expertise to provide technical and organizational planning and scheduling guidance to Superintendent and Foreman throughout duration of projects.

• Oversee and provide guidance on development of logistics plans and schedules during pre-construction and early project activities.

• Review project schedules with Superintendents and Foreman to ensure critical activities and decisions remain on task and provide Required-On-Job (ROJ) dates to project management team.

• Conduct weekly review of production monitors with Superintendents, Foreman, and project teams to identify gaps/risk, establish recovery plans, and track production goals to meet project plan.

• Document project site risks and issues that affect budget, quality, or schedule and provide update to project management team.

• Oversee implementation of project Quality Control (QC) program.

• Collaborate with Business Unit EH&S lead to implement project Safety Program.

• Contribute input to progression/succession plan for employees in consultation with Business Unit management and HR.

• Contribute to development of operational plans for pursuits, working in partnership with Business Development, Estimating

and Project Executives.

• Initiate and communicate continuous improvement concepts and practices to team in support of working efficiently,

enhancing programs, coordinating and reducing waste.

• May supervise team of Superintendent employees and participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance

feedback for direct reports, execute/contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent

management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.

• Other duties, actions, and responsibilities as assigned.

 

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related

field, and minimum of 20 years of construction experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Extensive knowledge of Construction Operations including Self-Perform Operations (SPO)

• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and project Safety programs

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of general and subcontract documents, drawings, specifications, construction

means, methods, and materials, understanding of line and grade and survey methods

• Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques,

and accounting principles

• Proficient knowledge of building codes and compliance

• Extensive project management experience, able to manage high volumes of work and various size project(s) successfully to

completion, on time, and within budget

• Established relationships with owners, developers, and architects

• Ability to produce and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule

• Leadership experience to make decisions, direct and build teams

• Diplomatic approach to problem solving, use active listening to completely understand target audience needs, develop

targeted solutions

• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to negotiate, influence, and engage stakeholders, teams, and others

• Applies business maturity to synthesize complex concepts and information

• Leverage critical business thinking to impact business planning, operations, financial performance, and risk

• Extensive experience in continuous improvement methods and tools

• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and construction scheduling software and project

management applications

• Frequent travel

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the

essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle,

or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and

frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth

perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels

both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee regularly performs work on-site at construction work

sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift

and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the

essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the

employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions,

and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this

job, the employee occasionally works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an

office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.