General Superintendent; Field Operations Leader

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General Superintendent (Field Operations Leader)

General Superintendent (Field Operations Leader)

Department: Field

City/State: Texas

Type: Full Time

Relocation:

Contact Name: Cody Burge

Contact Email:

Date Posted: Mar 27, 2026

Pay Range:
Compensation is commensurate with experience and leadership capability, and aligned with role responsibilities.

Position Summary

The General Superintendent provides overall leadership, direction, and accountability for all field operations across the company’s construction projects. This roleis responsible forestablishingand enforcing field execution standards related to safety, quality, productivity, and schedule performance. The General Superintendent directly oversees all Superintendents and serves as the primary field operations partner to the VP of Operations and Project Management team, ensuring consistent, disciplined project delivery.

• Provide direct leadership, oversight, and accountability for all Superintendents and field personnel
• Establish, communicate, and enforce company-wide field operations standards, procedures, and best practices
• Ensure all projects are executed in accordance with approved schedules, budgets, and construction plans
• Lead field planning efforts, including site logistics, work sequencing,manpower planning, and weekly look-ahead schedules
• Partner with Project Managers to align field execution with project cost, schedule, and contract requirements
• Serve as the primary escalation point for field-related issues, conflicts, or performance concerns
• Drive field productivity by setting clear expectations and holding Superintendents accountable for crew performance
• Oversee implementation of safety programs in coordination with the Safety Coordinator, ensuring compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements
• Conduct regular site visits tomonitorprogress, safety performance, quality, and adherence to plans and specifications
• Participate in hiring, evaluating, coaching, and, when necessary, recommending disciplinary action or termination of field personnel
• Lead training and development of Superintendents and Foremen to improve leadership capability and execution consistency
• Ensure proper coordination between subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and internal teams
• Support project start-up, turnover, and closeout activities from a field operations perspective
• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement within field operations
• Perform other field leadership duties as assigned by the VP of Operations or Owner

• Minimum of 10–15 years of experience in construction field operations, preferably in industrial or heavy commercial construction
• Proven experience leading Superintendents or large, multi-discipline field teams
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, sequencing, and productivity drivers
• Demonstrated ability to enforce standards, address underperformance, and lead difficult conversations
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contracts
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers, safety personnel, and executive leadership

• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certification (required)
• CPR / First Aid certification (required or obtainable upon hire)
• Company-specific safety orientation and leadership training
• Additional supervisory or leadership training preferred

• Proficiency with basic computer applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Experience with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, or similar) preferred
• Ability to review andutilizedigital…