General Superintendent - Commercial Construction

TITLE:

General Superintendent (exempt / non-union / full time / on-site)

Reports to:

COO

Position Summary:

The General Superintendent serves as the company's senior field leader, providing direction, support, and oversight of field operations from project start-up through project completion. This role is responsible for minimizing organizational risk by ensuring company policies, procedures, safety standards, and project execution requirements are consistently followed.

• Provide company wide field leadership, operational oversight, risk management, and workforce development beyond the scope of the Senior Superintendent role.
• Manage day-to-day field construction operations and regularly visit jobsites to provide leadership, support, and oversight to field teams.
• Chair monthly field team meetings.
• Oversee the Warehouse to ensure labor, material, tool, equipment, and supply needs are met and maintained in safe working condition.
• Attend and contribute to preconstruction team, weekly OAC, Bi-Weekly project management, and leadership meetings.
• Participate in job walks and review plans, specifications, and contracts with Superintendents to ensure a thorough understanding of project scope.
• Review and monitor construction costs, labor budgets, and productivity metrics to support project and company objectives.
• Lead field teams and oversee subcontractor performance to support project quality, schedule, safety, and productivity objectives.
• Verify and maintain records and certifications.

• Set expectations, delegate responsibilities, empower team members to work independently, and promote accountability.
• Manage, mentor, coach, and develop field personnel, including Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Carpenters, Laborers, Warehouse staff, and Interns, ensuring performance expectations are clearly communicated and achieved.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and presentation skills when addressing field issues, communicating priorities, and supporting team alignment.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, trade partners, clients, consultants, inspectors, and other project stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.
• Partner with the HR Director to ensure employees receive timely and effective performance feedback and communicate field staffing needs.
  
  Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of field personnel.
• Partner with the safety team to promote a culture of safety, ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, conduct inspections, resolve jobsite safety concerns, and participate in accident investigations and OSHA-related matters as needed.
• Partner with Executive Leadership to ensure understanding of the overall business objectives.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a Superintendent or in a progressively responsible commercial construction leadership role.
• Experience with a variety of commercial construction projects, including tenant improvements, ground-up, building renovations, life science, and similar project types.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and commercial construction safety practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop large field teams, including multiple Superintendents and project site personnel.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial construction practices, project layout, and interpretation of civil, structural, and architectural drawings.
• Extensive knowledge of Building Management Systems: security, fire systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and data systems.
• Extensive experience managing multiple concurrent projects, including scheduling, manpower planning, resource allocation, and production analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and other construction management software.
• Current OSHA 30 certification required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) – must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Organized with a strong attention to detail and accuracy; excellent follow-through skills.
• Maintains a professional environment, demonstrates ethical behavior, and uses good judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to remain adaptable, flexible, and resilient while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work nights and weekends, as needed.
• Must comply with the provisions of our Auto/Fleet Safety program with a current valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

• Auto Allowance/Company Vehicle:
  To assist with work related expenses.
• Cell Phone Allowance: $50 per month reimbursement for the use of an employee-owned mobile phone.
• Discretionary Bonus Plan:
  Eligible participation in the Company's discretionary bonus program.
• Education Reimbursement: CVG encourages continued industry related education and professional development. With prior…