General Superintendent
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Position Summary
The General Superintendent is a senior field leadership role responsible for overseeing and coordinating the execution of multiple projects across a region and varying levels of complexity. Building upon the responsibilities of the Senior Superintendent, this role provides strategic leadership in safety, people development, labor relations, self-perform execution, and operational excellence. The General Superintendent serves as a mentor and teacher to Superintendents, a trusted partner to Operations, project management, leadership, and a key contributor to regional and corporate initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Perform all responsibilities of the Senior Superintendent role.
- Participate in and lead Project Execution Plan (PEP) peer reviews, providing execution strategy and constructability guidance.
- Develop, manage, and maintain strong subcontractor and client relationships across assigned projects.
- Lead people development efforts for field teams, including mentoring and coaching Superintendents.
- Serve as a teacher and mentor to Superintendents and emerging field leaders.
- Support and execute regional and corporate operational initiatives as assigned.
- Enforce labor agreements and ensure compliance with company and contractual labor requirements.
- Provide preconstruction support including logistics planning, schedule input, and constructability reviews.
- Oversee and manage multiple projects simultaneously across varying sizes, complexities, and market sectors.
- Participate in hiring, promotion, performance management, and termination decisions in partnership with Account and Operations Managers.
- Strategize and support regional safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Provide leadership within Project Safety Leadership Teams (PSLTs).
- Co-manage equipment operations and utilization in partnership with operations leadership.
- Co-manage Superintendent development with the Operations Manager.
- Oversee self-perform work management where applicable.
- Manage craft employment, workforce planning, and craft development initiatives.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in construction field leadership.
- Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects across diverse scopes.
- Prior experience mentoring or leading Superintendents preferred.
- Data center or mission-critical construction experience preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of construction means, methods, and field execution.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and people development skills.
- Ability to manage complex logistics, schedules, and labor resources.
- Strong understanding of labor agreements, safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Ability to influence projects, operations, and regional leadership teams.
- High School degree or GED required.
- Journeyman Electrical License preferred.
- OSHA Training Certification.
- Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
This professional must consistently demonstrate the core value of the organization:
- Judgement
- Safety
- Accountability
- Speed
- Fearless Innovation
- Inclusion
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to hear, speak, and exchange information with fellow employees.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
- Lift arms above shoulder level.
- Lift minimum of 50 pounds.
- Climb ladders (all types of step ladders, frame ladders, and all size extension ladders). Being able to carry and relocate up to 12 ft. step ladders by oneself. Be able to go up and down stairways daily. Perform work at various heights, up to 90 feet from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, or other safe work areas.
- Work in restricted areas: switch gear rooms, manholes, vaults,…
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