General Superintendent
Listed on 2026-10-14
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Construction
Construction Manager/ Foreman, Site Manager
Why Manhattan?
Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders committed to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, our clients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have beenwith the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it about
Manhattan that makes people stick around for decades?
We offer large company benefits and professional development opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business.
At Manhattan, you get:
- Competitive pay and benefits.
- A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
- Professional development and leadership programs.
- To work on exciting projects for your community.
- Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
- More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.
Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet onour website: www.man
POSITIONSUMMARY:
The General Superintendent leads the construction process and maximizes the teams’ potential to safely delivera successful project. The General Superintendent, as an extension tothe Operations Manager, will act as an ambassador of the Manhattan brand who ensures clients, users, and the local community are proud of and satisfied withthe development of our projects. Responsible for ensuring safety, schedule delivery, quality of work performed, and adherence to budget of multiple projects.
This position must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, andtime management skills and strong communication and client service skills.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage construction risks on assigned projects.
- Develop and implement remedies to address cost overruns or schedule slippages on assigned projects.
- Assist with the implementation and interpretation of Company safety programs on assigned projects.
- Deliver a quality project that meets the client's agreed specifications to time and budget.
- Ensure the appropriate project reporting is completed within the agreed timeframe and provide clear direction to the project team.
- Ensure project schedule is built per company policies and ensure all activities take place on or ahead of scheduled dates.
- Take part in the review of bid schedules and General Conditions estimates on assigned projects.
- Attend and participate in project meetings, including subcontractor meetings on assigned projects.
- Assists with Pre Con/Estimating phase of the project on those projects assigned.
- Attend project status report reviewing on assigned projects.
- Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
- Other duties as assigned
- Safety, Health and Environmental
- Client Focus
- Risk Management
- Change Management
- Quality Management
- Project Closeout
- Track record of working on large construction projects
- Experience with risk management and claim resolution
- Broad understanding of industry
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Functions effectively as a leader of a team
- Exhibits strong leadership qualities
- Strong decision-making/problem-solving skills
- Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Construction Management, Engineeringor equivalent. May substitute required education degree with related experience on a one-to-one basis - 15 years of industry experience
- You must be adaptable to all types of weather conditions and traverse and inspect all areas of a construction job site,including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
- Ability to…
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