General Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

General Superintendent

Buffalo, NY

Fusco Personnel is seeking a General Superintendent to oversee large-scale commercial construction projects and lead all field operations on-site. This position is responsible for managing superintendents, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring successful project execution through strong leadership in safety, scheduling, quality control, budgeting, and client satisfaction. This opportunity is ideal for a construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading teams, and has extensive experience managing complex commercial construction projects from planning through completion.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day field operations for large commercial construction projects
• Manage and supervise project superintendents, subcontractors, and trade contractors to ensure quality work and adherence to project schedules
• Oversee site safety programs. Enforce compliance with safety standards and project safety plans
• Manage project budgets related to general conditions and site services
• Develop, document, and communicate field work plans and changes throughout the construction process
• Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents, drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Coordinate permitting activities and verify subcontractor compliance with all necessary permits and approvals
• Create, manage, and update project schedules while implementing contingency and recovery plans when needed
• Communicate schedule updates, project progress, and field changes to project teams and trade contractors
• Plan and manage jobsite logistics, shutdowns, tie-ins, and work-around activities
• Lead contractor and subcontractor meetings on a regular basis
• Oversee project reporting and documentation utilizing Procore and other PM software
• Monitor project quality plans and implement corrective actions as necessary
• Resolve field conflicts and jurisdictional disputes efficiently and professionally
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, subcontractors, unions, project stakeholders

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred OR equivalent combination of education and field experience
• Approximately 10+ years of commercial construction experience with progressive field leadership responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience supervising large-scale construction projects and project teams
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control across all divisions of work
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to changing project demands and work effectively in a team environment
• Construction document and drawing literate with strong understanding of contract documents and specifications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Procore, and construction management software
• Strong commitment to construction safety and ability to promote a “safety first” culture on-site
• OSHA 30-hour certification required

Salary: $123,600 - $158,200 (Our client will pay higher for experience) plus benefits and retirement program

Fusco Personnel takes great pride in successfully matching talent and culture for our valued clients.  We accomplish this through the hard work and expertise of our exemplary specialty recruiters and staff.  

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Fusco Personnel is a NYS Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer