General Superintendent

Title:

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

Reports to:

COO

Position Summary:

The General Superintendent is the lead supervisor in the field for the company and is responsible for providing direction, support, and oversight for field operations. The primary role of the General Superintendent is to protect the company from risk and to ensure that company guidelines and procedures are followed in all aspects of project execution from project start-up through completion. This individual must lead by example, foster clear and consistent communication across all levels, serve as a teacher and mentor, and excel at building strong, collaborative teams.

• Proficient in our Senior Superintendent job description, plus:
• Ability to manage all day-to-day field construction operations; consistently visit all jobsites and field teams.
• Manage, mentor, and train all field employees - ensure field employees are performing to maximum ability.
• Communicate effectively and consistently with internal team members and external trade partners.
• Interview field candidates.
• Chair monthly field team meetings.
• Partner with Warehouse Manager to ensure material/labor needs are met and shop/tools/supplies are in functioning condition.
• Attend and contribute to preconstruction team, weekly OAC, Bi-Weekly project management, and leadership meetings.
• Participate in job walks, review plans, specifications, and contracts with Superintendents to ensure understanding of full project scope.
• Review and understand construction costs and labor budgets as related to individual projects and company goals.
• Manage CVG’s field teams and ensure subcontractor compliance to achieve optimum performance, providing leadership in the quality process and safety/accident prevention programs.
• Verify and maintain records and certifications.

• Set expectations, delegate tasks, and ensure completion. Give authority to work independently. Encourage accountability from team members.
• Mentor, coach, and train Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Carpenters, Laborers, Warehouse, and Interns.
• Problem solving and presentation skills.

• Develop and maintain new and current relationships with management, engineers, city inspectors, architects, consultants, and clients.
• Partner with HR Director to ensure employees receive timely and effective performance feedback and communicate field staffing needs.
• Ensure all employees are following safety guidelines and protocols in their respective roles. Maintain partnership with safety team.
• Partner with Executives to ensure understanding of the overall business objectives.

• At least 10 years of work experience as a Superintendent or experience in a commercial construction leadership role.
• Experience with various commercial construction projects such as Tenant Improvements, Ground Up, Building Renovations, Life Science, and more.
• Ability to manage a team of 20+ field employees at any given time.
• Understanding of construction practices and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge and execution with respect to project layout, civil, structural, and architectural drawings and interpretations.
• Extensive knowledge of Building Management Systems: security, fire systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and data systems.
• Extensive knowledge with schedules and scheduling.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Procore.
• Completion of OSHA 30 is required.
• Completion of CPR and First Aid training is required.
• 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.
• Ability to build and foster positive team relationships.
• Maintains a professional environment, demonstrates ethical behavior, and uses good judgement.
• Be adaptable, flexible, and resilient while managing multiple tasks concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work nights and weekends, as needed.
• Physical Demands/
  
  Working Conditions:
  
  Able to access all areas of the jobsite including stairs, scaffolding, ladders,…