General Superintendent

Job Summary: A General Superintendent’s primary responsibility is the main contact in the field, work in concert with the Project Manager to schedule, plan and direct all field operations to include management of all work by the company’s own forces and that of the subcontractors.

Projects assigned to a General Superintendent will typically be larger, more complex projects. In addition, for their assigned area(s), the General Superintendent will support, train, and assist company field personnel as well as review their work being performed (including the condition, coordination, and management of the job sites). The overall goals of the General Superintendent are to protect the Company’s interests and support the project Superintendents so that the company can successfully complete a quality project safely, on schedule, within budget, and which attains or exceeds profit goals, while promoting and enhancing client relationships and the company’s image.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Possess a working knowledge & understanding of logistics and scheduling
• Participates in the formulation of sub-scopes & Exhibit A’s & subcontractor de-scopes
• Responsible for reporting cost codes and daily labor units
• Responsible for the daily reports & reporting of any job specific impacts that may occur regarding time delay, scheduling conflicts & or cost implications to the General Superintendent
• Manages & monitors construction activity to maintain compliance with contract specs and company quality & safety standards
• Supervises and monitors the performance of area superintendents
• Prepares labor production budget & establishes & maintains labor control in coordination with superintendents & reviews cost reports with General Superintendent
• Settle any union jurisdictional disputes that may arise. Works cooperatively & proactively to maintain labor union relations
• Monitors schedule
• Assigns work to field personnel
• Reports labor time & signs timesheets
• Prepares & reviews & initials Daily Construction Reports
• Schedules safety meetings and administers jobsite mobilization
• Participates in preconstruction meetings
• Reviews & verified weekly quantities
• Coordinates special inspections as required
• Ensures subcontractors follow Safety Procedures
• Demonstrates full & current knowledge of all OSHA Safety requirements & maintains compliance with these requirements on the job site at all times
• Communicates job status to Project Manager and other management team members on a regular basis
• Always represents Company with professionalism & a commitment to quality
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of ground-up, new construction experience as a Superintendent with a construction general contractor.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Design-build experience on relevant project types.
• Valid State-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record and vehicle insurance which meets Alston Construction liability coverage requirements.
• OSHA 30-hour Certification.
• First Aid/CPR Certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to deliver a quality project safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Thorough understanding of all local, state, federal (including OSHA), and company safety and environmental regulations, codes, and requirements related to the construction industry; ability to impart knowledge to others.
• Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated expertise in all Company policies, processes and procedures relevant to the position and ability and desire to impart that knowledge to others.
• Ability to work well with discretion and independent judgment with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop capabilities in others.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, maps, surveys, mechanical and electrical sheets, project schedules, cost reports, and other construction documents; understanding of contract provisions which address scope of work and design criteria.
• Working knowledge of all sub trades.
• Ability to effectively handle stress and stressful situations.
• Ability to supervise others, including organized labor.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound independent judgment, define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make timely decisions.
• Excellent skills in organization, time management, planning, and prioritization.
• Proactive and readily adaptable to changing conditions or demands and ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Professional demeanor and effective interpersonal skills; ability to successfully interface with and to maintain good working relationships with clients, co-workers, managers, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Proficiency in computers and applicable software, to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and other construction software.

Safety:

• Comply with all safety policies, report suspected safety concerns, make recommendations for enhancements to the safety program, and visibly support and uphold the company’s safety culture.
• Ensure all construction activities are conducted in a safe, clean and orderly working environment and ensure job site compliance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), including addressing job site issues and documentation of any IIPP events in adherence with the Company’s IIPP manual.
• Conduct weekly safety audits of the worksite and ensure that discrepant items are immediately corrected; maintain documentation of both audits and corrections made.
• Conduct and document Safe Start meetings with each subcontractor’s Project Manager and/or Foreman, regular safety orientations for new subcontractor workers, weekly safety/coordination meetings with subcontractors’ foreman, and weekly “All Hands” meetings.
• Ensure all safety documentation (Safety Program, Site Specific Safety Plan, Site Specific MSDSs, JHAs, Designated Safety Person, First Aid/CPR Certifications, etc.) is submitted before allowing a subcontractor to start work.
• In coordination with the Safety Manager, manage OSHA site visits.
• Remain current in all company required safety training and certifications.
• Acknowledge and celebrate safe behaviors and actions of others.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach.
• Occasionally required to crawl.
• Frequently lift 10 lbs. and occasionally lift more than 25 lbs.
• Extensive reading of documents and computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours and flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently and for extended periods.

Work Environment:

• The majority of the General Superintendent’s duties consist of office and non-manual work in the field; however, working in an office is at times required.
• Will be exposed to outside weather elements while in the field.
• May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, and/or airborne particles while in the field.
• Dress, including proper PPE, is conducive to a building construction environment.