General Superintendent

Overview About Suffolk Suffolk is a national construction management firm that develops projects across multiple sectors. The Role General Superintendent provides overall leadership for field operations and execution for the assigned project(s). We seek bold, curious, innovative professionals who can lead, mentor, and drive projects to success. Responsibilities 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, 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 and 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 Implement all Suffolk policies and procedures including field staff assignments and performance evaluations. Conduct weekly site visits to evaluate conditions including safety and general presentation. Ensure field personnel perform to established standards. Oversee 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. Lead creative responses to challenges to bring projects 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 appropriate records are kept. Client Relationships and Meeting Management Attend all scheduled meetings necessary to monitor and manage projects. Attend owner meetings as necessary and Project Team (PM/PE) meetings at least twice monthly. Maintain continuous client contact to gauge performance perceptions. Communicate relevant information to project teams. Foster and maintain effective working relationships with team members. Training Coordinate field training in job‑specific and safety training. Ensure that field staff are trained according to Suffolk guidelines. Participate in the design and delivery of Suffolk‑specific training. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and experience relative to the size and scope of projects. Minimum of 15 years of general contracting experience. Specified experience requisites based on each project’s size, complexity, sector, and other characteristics. Applicable area licenses. Ability to multi‑task and handle competing priorities. Business judgment to balance budget and construction processes. Excellent organizational skills for managing details of construction projects. Judgment to appropriately elevate issues up the chain of command. Strong sense of urgency, initiative, and ability to study complex issues quickly. Excellent problem‑solving skills and decisive action. Diplomatic and communication skills, able to interact effectively with senior management and resolve conflict fairly. Possession of Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring. #LI‑CP1 Working Conditions Must regularly sit, talk or hear, perform fine motor skills on a keyboard, telephone, or writing. Requires standing, walking, and reaching with arms and/or hands. Vision requirements include close, distance, and depth perception. Work occurs in quiet to moderate office environments and job sites. Frequent walking is expected. EEO Statement Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk. Compensation Information Base Salary is one component of Suffolk’s total compensation package. Actual salaries may vary based on skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy. #J-18808-Ljbffr