General Superintendent Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a General Superintendent to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Manage Review of Capabilities, Accomplishments and Progress (ReCAP) progress for field trades people;
- Maintain a progression/succession plan for all high-potential tradesmen in conjunction with the Operations Manager (OM);
- Manage training for tradesmen;
- Identify projects with Self-Perform opportunities and assist in the development of the Self-Perform proposal;
- Implementation of LEAN practices;
- Develop, document and communicate the work plan regarding changes made in the field;
- Conduct effective pre-construction planning sessions and project site meetings;
- Obtain or verify that the subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes;
- Supervise and develop the project team;
- Establish credibility among Owners, trade contractors, unions etc. by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment;
- Coordinate plans and specifications with engineers, identifying and clarifying any discrepancies;
- Create, review and update project schedule and three week look ahead scheduling;
- Support Superintendent with overall management of construction activities and task assignments;
- Lead contractor meetings, oversee daily reports and document using iBuild on a regular basis;
- Conduct maintenance and planning of “work-arounds,” shutdowns and tie-ins.
Requirements:
- Proven written and verbal communications abilities; proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite, SAP, SharePoint, etc;
- A minimum of fifteen years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience;
- A thorough understanding of AI project documents, plans, specifications, and special requirements or conditions of such job sites;
- Experience supervising a project team;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Prolog;
- OSHA 30 hour certified;
- Experience and proficiency in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control;
- Ability to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude;
- Strong technical and communication skills;
- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs;
- Must possess the ability to participate in sales process, interviews and presentations;
- Ability to work in a team environment;
- Knowledge of labor relations;
- Strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan;
- Excellent organizational skills.