General Superintendent - Federal Programs

Tepa Companies•San Antonio, TX

10d•Remote

About The Position

The General Superintendent supports Project Managers by scheduling field management personnel and providing technical assistance and direction for complex project tasks. The role supervises Federal project field management personnel and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, and resolving employee concerns. This position is remote and requires frequent travel to different project sites in support of Tepa’s Industrial Services Division, including overnight and out-of-town travel as needed. The General Superintendent coordinates field supervisor orientation and development, provides leadership and mentoring, supports project execution, and helps ensure projects meet quality, schedule, budget, and safety expectations. The position works with internal teams and external stakeholders, including owners, consulting engineers, inspectors, and government agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction or engineering practice plus 4 years of progressive site/project management experience, or a high school diploma or GED plus 8 years of progressive site/project management experience.
5 years of experience in DoD fueling systems repair, maintenance, or construction.
Experience and understanding of construction site quality control.
Petroleum tank and piping construction and repair experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, as necessary to perform job responsibilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and write technical documents and read technical drawings.
Knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineering welding codes, API 570/650/653 standards, and DoD Unified Facilities Guide Specifications and Unified Facilities Criteria requirements.
Knowledge of OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1 policies as they pertain to construction projects.
Ability to tightly control and manage project schedules, scopes of work, contract changes, internal staff resources, and subcontractors.
Strong interpersonal, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage concurrent responsibilities to meet multiple project deadlines.
Must pass a drug screen and background check in compliance with federal regulation.
Must pass a background check required to access US military installations.
Ability to travel to project sites and other business locations, including overnight and out-of-town travel, as required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision of Project Field Managers.
Coordinate and manage the orientation period for new field supervisors.
Identify individual training requirements and facilitate employee development, including phase-specific training and mentoring.
Assess employees’ talents against role expectations and identify and facilitate development of future managers.
Conduct employee evaluations by identifying contributions and improvement opportunities, setting goals, and reinforcing company expectations.
Assist as the Company liaison at job sites and interact professionally with owners, consulting engineers, inspectors, and government agencies.
Coordinate internally with peers, project management, safety, accounting, payroll, shipping, purchasing, and engineering to support quality work delivered according to schedule and budget.
Initiate, implement, delegate, and monitor projects involving construction methods and processes to improve quality, productivity, and safety.
Support the company’s strategic plan, goals, and ideas, communicating company values through leadership and example.
Ensure safety policies, procedures, and applicable OSHA guidelines are followed.
Assist with training employees in proper task performance and use of personal protective equipment.
Work with Project Managers, safety and quality managers, and field crews to ensure work is high quality, safe, and efficient.
Enforce company expectations regarding safety, quality, attendance, attitude, effort, employee relations, and responsibility for self and others.
Oversee or assist with complex projects as needed.
Hold individuals accountable for assigned tasks and projects through active involvement with Project Field Managers.
Ensure plans and preparations are sufficient for quality work to be completed safely and efficiently.
Coordinate with Site Superintendents and project management regarding shipping requirements.
Inspect work in progress to ensure workmanship conforms to drawings, specifications, company standards and procedures, and quality expectations.
Travel to and between project sites and other business locations, including overnight and out-of-town travel, as required to support projects and operational needs.