General Superintendent (Ohio and Indiana)

Fessler & Bowman Inc•New Carlisle, IN

About The Position

Fessler & Bowman, Inc. is seeking a General Superintendent to support the company’s work in the office and field. The role supervises and schedules construction activities at local job sites, directs Site-Superintendents and Foremen, and helps ensure projects are completed on time and within budget while meeting quality and safety requirements. The position requires travel between the office and job sites, with travel compensation provided when applicable. Work settings may include offices and field sites, indoor and outdoor environments, high or low temperatures, areas near traffic, loud or frequent noise, confined spaces, and heights. The General Superintendent oversees project financial performance, workforce planning, field production, equipment and material readiness, schedules, safety practices, documentation, and quality. The role works closely with Project Managers, field teams, General Contractors, and Owners to track progress, manage risks, resolve disputes, and uphold company policies, integrity, and the Code of Ethics. The recruitment process includes a phone screen, an in-person meeting, and pre-employment background and drug checks.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in concrete or heavy civil construction as a job-site leader.
Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation.
Excellent computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets.
Excellent problem-solving skills and an adaptable, flexible approach to working with different people.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work positively and closely with team members.
Ability to travel between the office and various job sites.

Responsibilities

Review project financial performance with the Project Manager weekly to ensure budgets and field production rates are on track.
Ensure manpower scheduling and mobilization are assigned before project commencement and distributed to project teams and field teams by 5:00 p.m. the prior day.
Confirm Project Manager approval for change-order work before field production begins.
Review daily Field Production Reports in Procore and validate man-hours and production quantities.
Confirm approval of the previous day’s timesheets and daily reports.
Validate and schedule equipment, forms, and shoring to optimize owned equipment and keep rental costs at or below budget.
Implement company standards for construction means, methods, constructability decisions, and sequencing, and ensure project quality standards.
Hold Foremen and Site-Superintendents accountable for meeting production rates on assigned jobs.
Review project schedules and ensure manpower, materials, and subcontractors are ready and staged.
Review and validate three-week lookaheads for completeness and alignment with the master schedule.
Hold field teams accountable for daily safety inspections, toolbox talks, and job-site cleanliness.
Validate that detailed daily logs are completed on all projects.
Ensure daily man-hour targets are met on assigned jobs and maintain a rolling four-week manpower lookahead.
Communicate regularly with Project Managers and site teams to understand progress and evaluate and mitigate risks.
Validate pour cards and confirm Miss Dig/811/One Call has been completed for each project.
Review equipment utilization and optimize driving when feasible.
Validate completion of all punch-list items.
Communicate consistently with General Contractors and Owners.
Resolve conflicts and disputes to minimize delays and claims.
Instruct and enforce field staff compliance with project processes, policies, and procedures.
Communicate and uphold the company’s commitment to integrity and its Code of Ethics, and ensure the team does the same.
Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.