General Superintendent

Swinerton Builders • Arvada, CO

81d • $180,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The General Superintendent oversees the on-site execution of construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards. This role involves coordinating with project teams, subcontractors, and site staff to maintain quality standards, resolve field issues, and uphold all safety protocols.

Requirements

• Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural degree, or equivalent working experience.
• Extensive Field construction experience (8 years, including supervisory experience).
• Experience in field operations leadership role with the ability to supervise multiple projects over a large geographic area.
• Working knowledge for all crafts (ability to read and understand specifications for trades).
• Ability to train, coach, and develop others.
• Strong leadership skills, including negotiating, networking, partnering, delegating, and facilitating collaboration.
• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency.
• Organizational and extensive communication skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
• Thorough understanding of all project management control systems.
• Thorough understanding of trades and trade partner management.
• Knowledge of OSHA laws, building codes, and expertise in building systems.

Responsibilities

• Able to complete all essential Senior Superintendent responsibilities.
• Supervises, mentors, and trains field personnel in proper construction procedures, techniques, and sequence.
• Conducts employee performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Participate in hiring activities, workforce planning, and coordinating job assignments of assigned personnel.
• Oversees field activities, resource usage, coordination, and procedures of assigned project sites.
• Conduct project reviews to monitor coordination effectiveness and make improvements or address risks.
• Ensure field staff is properly coordinating contractors and analyze proper resource usage.
• Develop and implement safety plans and quality standards across jobsites.
• Leverage knowledge to address issues and partner with stakeholders on solutions.
• Monitor compliance of company standards, programs, and contract requirements.
• Facilitate transition from preconstruction to project operations, oversee jobsite mobilization, and project kick off.
• Monitor labor productivity, procurement, cost, and purchasing activities to remain within budget and schedule.
• Assist with schedule development and maintenance to ensure projects are completed on time.
• Support job site staff through complex field issues with subcontractors, field activities, unions, city departments, etc.
• Assist with estimating and preconstruction activities, drafting/reviewing scopes, and developing project budgets.
• Participate and/or lead preconstruction activities including constructability review, schedule, logistics, design, formwork, etc.
• Oversee coordination of projects closeout process to ensure a successful turnover to owner.
• Report on project status and field progress to maintain leadership informed.
• Participate and/or lead operations and field related meetings.
• Perform manual work in rare circumstances, as required.
• Participate in business development activities including pursuits, estimating, and client interviews.
• Build and leverage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Individual stock ownership
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• Basic term life insurance and AD&D
• Business travel accident insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Financial wellness coaching
• Educational assistance
• Care.com membership
• ClassPass fitness membership
• DashPass delivery membership
• Voluntary benefits including additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree