General Superintendent (Construction)

Global Earthwork + Underground was formed from the long-standing relationship between Joe Rodriguez and the team at Clarkson Construction Company. Seizing the opportunity to expand on a trusted professional partnership, Global was created to bolster a joint offering of outstanding services from both firms. Global is proud to be a minority-owned business.  

Job Summary: The general superintendent is a critical part of project oversight. As a member of the project staff, superintendents are responsible for overseeing field construction in specified areas or trades. They are expected to implement and enforce all relevant safety and Quality Control policies and procedures while working with the project management staff to accomplish the project goals.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule
  • Oversee and manage work to ensure it is executed in line with contract documents, project timelines, and the planned sequence of activities. Stay informed about project milestone dates and the necessary steps to meet them
  • Utilize your understanding of equipment and crew capabilities to create plans/schedules to communicate and coordinate your area of responsibility
  • Gain insight into the time required for each activity
  • Be aware of the scheduled delivery dates for all materials and equipment that directly impact the assigned area(s) or trade(s)
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the contract documents and the scope of work for the designated area(s) or trade(s).
• Cost Control and Supervision:
  • Budget Awareness: Be knowledgeable about the budgets for the work being supervised.
  • Productivity Expectations: Have a clear understanding of reasonable productivity expectations for subcontractors and use this knowledge to assess the efficiency of the field workforce.
  • Problem-Solving: Utilize experience and intuition to identify causes and develop solutions when costs exceed the budget, estimate, or reasonable expectations
• Safety Implementation:
  • Enforce the company and jobsite safety program. Be thoroughly familiar with all company safety standards, manuals, and procedures.
  • Engage in daily stretch, flex, and safety toolbox talks with crew.
  • Conduct regular, both scheduled and unscheduled, safety inspections to ensure all working conditions and practices comply with company and government standards. Take corrective action when necessary.
  • Hazard Recognition: Establish a procedure for hazard recognition at the start of every new activity, and a plan to mitigate
  • Have a working knowledge of applicable government regulations (e.g., OSHA) for the project.
• Foster positive working relationships with subcontractors, Global's customers, General Contractors, Engineers, Suppliers, and Government Officials. Handle disagreements professionally and amicably. Be able to disagree without being disagreeable.
• Trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframes.
• Interacts with departments within Global to keep business moving efficiently: Safety, Project Managers, Accounting, Human Resources, Shop, and others.
• Work and communicate calmly under pressure and high-stress situations to achieve solutions.

Qualifications:

• Ability to accurately read plans and specifications to perform and verify a quality work review.
• Ability to understand job constraints and budgets as projects are executed to profitably close the job.
• Ability to work independently with little instructions.
• Self-motivated with strong time management skills to ensure employees and job requirements are both satisfied.
• Capable of remaining organized while multi-tasking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Autocad bonus).
• Phone skills (calls, reading and responding to emails and texts).
• Able to travel within local areas.
• Must be dependable and willing to report to work on time.
• Ability to work extended hours during the construction season.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

• Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, stand; Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Global Earthworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).  We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Confined Space
• Excavation Certification
• First Aid / CPR / AED
• OSHA 30
• Rigging Certification
• Silica Competent
• Struck by Incident Train.
• Fall Protect. Competent P

See job description