General Superintendent

Overview

Oversee field operations ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• site mobilization
• as-built drawings
• rfi management
• schedule management
• cost monitoring
• safety implementation

Tasks

-Promotes Cantera’s culture of “Safety First” -Follows the information provided for each project, known as “The Greenbook” -Works on site over rough terrain -Reviews submittals for implementation of the work -Interacts with the Cantera Safety Coordinator to ensure a safe workplace -Coaches and mentors’ growth in crews and encourages Foreman and Craftsman to be mentors -Mobilizes the site and sets up site utilities -Reviews, understands, documents to drawings, and assist PM with all Requests for Information (RFIs) -Attending and participating in project meetings, including subcontractor meetings -Monitor costs including labor time and material -Project safety implementation and management in accordance with Cantera’s Safety Program -Maintain and verify as-built drawings are accurate -Assures necessary permits are secured and inspections occur -Coordinate’s location of control for layout with the Customer and Cantera Field Engineering Department -Manage schedules and ensure all activities take place on or ahead of scheduled dates and complete a three-week lookahead schedule on a weekly basis -Maintain on-site accurate shop drawings for implementing the work -Direct day-to-day on-site supervision of field labor force -Report project man-hours and quantities on a timely basis -Coordinate site testing and inspection efforts -Actively coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and craft to meet project schedules -Maintain good relationships with internal and external clients, including representatives of Owner and Architect/Engineer -Enforces Site Specific Safety Plans created by enforcing Cantera’s rules, this includes your workers, other crews, and any trade on site -Participate in the Job Turnover Process with the Estimator, Project Manager, General Superintendent, plus other members of the Cantera leadership team -Complete Daily Project Reports, Concrete Log, Sign-In Sheets, and other documents -Reviews cost reports to assure they reflect accurate quantities and work out of place -Develop and maintain site logistics plan, in coordination with Project Manager -Participate in all incidents/accidents, including going to the occupational medical facility with the co-workers

Requirements

• osha 30
• aci flatwork
• microsoft office
• associate degree
• concrete construction
• leadership

What You Bring

Communication and Teamwork Skills Technological Knowledge Construction Industry Knowledge The General Superintendent is responsible for field operations on the project(s) assigned to achieve safe, quality, and profitable projects completed in a timely manner. This position must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication and client service skills. Leadership and Time Management Skills Work Experience -Computer and mobile device knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products, Field Time and other products used by the Company -Frequent activity of Standing, Kneeling, Walking, Climbing, Bending, reaching above Shoulders, Pushing and Pulling -Eight (8) years Concrete Construction experience -Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate with all levels, both internally and externally -Strong decision making/problem solving skills -Can follow rules but can show initiative -OSHA 30 Certified -Must be able to climb and work at heights above 6 feet -Six (6) years with associate degree or equivalent in experience -OSHA 10 Certified -CPR Certified -ACI Flatwork Technician -Strong attention to detail -Ability to lead 20+ man crew -Ten (10) years Construction Experience -Must be able to lift 70 lbs. -Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines -Broad understanding of concrete construction experience -Enjoys overcoming objections/resistance and achieving goals in the face of obstacles -Exhibits strong leadership qualities -Be familiar with and follow the Cantera Concrete Staff Organization document for managing projects -Able to perform duties independently -ACI Concrete Testing Technician -Must be comfortable with travel on a need-to-need basis -First Aid Certified -Works well under pressure and with deadlines

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Benefits

-Requires overtime hours

About Cantera Concrete Company

-Privately held and financially strong, it maintains virtually unlimited bonding capacity with major insurers and banks. -Specializing in cast‑in‑place concrete, tilt‑wall, architectural finishes, mass concrete, flat work and structural site concrete. -Typical projects include stadium additions, commercial buildings, elevated decks, plazas and deep‑foundation installations. -Recognized annually for safety and quality, holding safety awards and accreditation unique among specialty concrete firms in its region.

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