General Superintendent

Overview

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self‑perform construction, and technology start‑up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk—America’s Contractor— is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3 000 employees, and 17 offices worldwide. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission‑critical, and commercial sectors.

Benefits include competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, market‑leading medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options, generous paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer match, life insurance, tax‑deferred savings accounts, backup daycare days, disability coverage, commuter benefits, and more. Additional benefits may be available for employees considered Travelers within our Mission‑Critical Group, such as relocation support, monthly housing stipends, and monthly travel allowances.

The General Superintendent provides overall leadership and strategic direction for field operations across one or more projects, ensuring safe, high‑quality execution aligned with schedule, budget, and Suffolk standards. This role serves as a key field leader, mentoring superintendents and field teams while partnering closely with project leadership, clients, and trade partners to drive successful project delivery.

• Monitor assigned projects for conformance with the construction schedule, expected quality levels, and adherence to the company’s Standard Operating Procedures
• Work with clients and architects throughout the project, responsible for developing relationships that generate client satisfaction
• Recruit qualified talent; mentor, coach, and train them to perform and ensure effective matching of talent to project scope, including Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Career Start Project Engineers, and Co‑ops
• Provide leadership, advice, and assistance to field staff regarding materials, sequencing, scheduling, personnel, and methods of construction
• Serve as an advocate for Field Operations
• Actively participate in the development of business by supporting the Business Development Department
• Pre‑construction/Estimating:
  • Participate in sales presentations and pre‑construction services
  • Review projects for constructability, develop a plan for construction
  • Prepare a summary baseline schedule by providing the logic and durations of major work activities to the scheduler
  • Confirm baseline schedule achieves the delivery requirements of the project
  • Create site access and staging/sequencing plans and conduct technical reviews
  • Provide input on budgets and determine field staff requirements
  • Attend the Project Turnover meeting
  • Provide the Project Team input on scope reviews and Exhibit "B"s
• Construction – responsible for implementing all Suffolk policies and procedures:
  • Field Staff Assignments and performance evaluations
  • Weekly site visits to evaluate conditions including safety and general presentation
  • Ensure that field personnel are performing to established standards
  • Oversee the development of the baseline schedule and monitor all project schedules for compliance
  • Provide leadership in the monthly update and narrative process
  • Confirm that workmanship and materials conform to plans and specifications
  • Review project schedules during weekly visits, highlighting potential challenges
  • Provide leadership in responding creatively to challenges to bring projects in on schedule and under budget where feasible
  • Ensure timely completion of punch lists
  • Participate in the one‑year warranty walkthrough, ensuring timely completion of all issues and…