General Superintendent

Overview

Leads field operations, manages construction schedule, quality, staff and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

• site visits
• schedule management
• baseline scheduling
• construction review
• client liaison
• safety training

Tasks

-Weekly site visits to evaluate conditions including safety and general presentation -Attend owner meetings as necessary and Project Team (PM/PE) meetings at least twice monthly -Actively participate in the development of business by supporting the Business Development Department -Review projects for constructability, develop a plan for construction -Participate in Sales Presentations and pre-construction services -Work with clients and architects throughout the project, responsible for developing relationships that generate client satisfaction -Provide input on budgets and determine field staff requirements -Provide leadership in the monthly update and narrative process -Confirm that workmanship and materials conform to plans and specifications -Review project schedules during weekly visit, highlighting potential challenges -Coordinate field training in job specific and safety training -Prepare a summary baseline schedule by providing the logic and durations of major work activities to the scheduler -Communicate relevant information to project teams -Participate in design and delivery of Suffolk-specific training -Maintain continuous client contact to gauge performance perceptions -Serve as an advocate for Field Operations -Create site access and staging/sequencing plans and conduct technical reviews -Provide leadership in responding creatively to challenges to bring projects in on schedule and under budget where feasible -Foster and maintain effective working relationships with team members -Recruit qualified talent; mentor, coach, and train them to perform and ensure effective matching of talent to project scope. This includes Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Career Start Project Engineers and Co-ops -Attend the Project Turnover meeting -Ensure that field personnel are performing to established standards -Provide leadership, advice, and assistance to field staff regarding materials, sequencing, scheduling, personnel and methods of construction -Participate in the one-year warranty walkthrough, ensures timely completion of all issues and that appropriate records are kept -Ensure timely completion of punch lists -Oversee the development of the baseline schedule and monitor all project schedules for compliance -Construction; Responsible for implementing all Suffolk policies and procedures including: -Confirm baseline schedule achieves the delivery requirements of the project -Monitor assigned projects for conformance with the construction schedule, expected quality levels, and adherence to the company’s Standard Operating Procedures -Provide the Project Team input on scope reviews and Exhibit “B”s -Attend all scheduled meetings necessary to monitor and manage projects -Ensure that field staff are trained according to Suffolk guidelines

Requirements

• 15 years
• engineering degree
• problem solving
• communication
• budget management
• licenses

What You Bring

-Minimum of 15 years of general contracting experience -Each project has specific characteristics regarding size, complexity, sector etc, which dictate the precise years of experience and industry knowledge necessary for success, above and beyond generic construction knowledge and experience -Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action -Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to interact effectively with senior management, and the ability to handle and resolve conflict effectively in a firm but fair manner -Judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and experience relative to size/scope of projects -The ability to constantly multi-task and handle competing priorities between Suffolk business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations -Business judgment to negotiate the critical balance between budget and construction processes -Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring -Excellent organizational skills to manage the many details necessary for successful construction -A strong sense of urgency and initiative, and the ability to quickly study complex issues -Applicable area licenses

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About Suffolk Construction

-From its Boston headquarters, they expanded through strategic acquisitions in healthcare and regional offices across the US. -Their portfolio spans iconic projects like Wynn Everett casino, GE’s Boston headquarters, major airports, and mixed-use towers. -They offer full-spectrum services: pre-construction, construction management, general contracting, and design-build. -They operate Centers of Excellence across sectors such as aviation, mission-critical, education, healthcare, and hospitality. -Their approach combines cutting-edge technologies like AI, VR, and virtual design with collaborative, people-focused execution. -Notable innovations include VR groundbreaking ceremonies and AI-driven risk modeling on complex builds. -Projects range from large-scale casinos and airport terminals to universities, residential towers, and mission-critical facilities. -Despite its scale, they maintain a reputation for a regimented culture and a meritocratic, performance-driven ethos.

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