General Superintendent

Skanska USA•Hillsboro, FL

About The Position

The General Superintendent at Skanska USA Building is a senior operational leader responsible for developing and executing strategic plans that influence departmental success over a one- to three-year timeframe. The role has substantial responsibility for resources and business outcomes, and may shape decisions made by functional leadership. Budget or P&L accountability is typical. The position addresses complex, ambiguous issues spanning multiple specialties and departments, and drives innovation and operational excellence by improving processes, systems, and practices. It communicates with internal teams, external stakeholders, vendors, and executive leadership, and may influence acceptance of new ideas, negotiate, or deliver briefings on strategically important topics. The General Superintendent oversees large-scale departments, units, or national projects involving multiple team leaders or managers. The role creates workforce plans and has authority, consistent with corporate guidelines, over hiring, firing, promotions, and reward decisions. It requires deep technical expertise and a broad understanding across multiple job functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
At least 12 years of relevant prior experience.
15+ years of building and construction experience.
10+ years in a top leadership position for multiple projects.
10+ years actively creating a Safety and QA/QC culture.
15+ years of experience scheduling and prioritizing activities.
10+ years of experience identifying and dealing with risk and mitigation procedures.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop talent.
Proven experience stepping into a problem project, quickly identifying problem areas or concerns, and setting direction to correct the issue.
For NYC roles, knowledge of the DOB’s technical reports and Chapter 33.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic plans that influence departmental success over a one- to three-year timeframe.
Manage resources and business outcomes, with budget or P&L accountability typical of the role.
Address complex, ambiguous problems spanning multiple specialties and departments.
Improve processes, systems, and practices to drive innovation and operational excellence.
Communicate with internal teams, external stakeholders, vendors, and executive leadership.
Influence acceptance of new ideas, negotiate, and deliver briefings on topics of strategic importance.
Oversee large-scale departments, units, or national projects that include multiple team leaders or managers.
Create workforce plans to ensure adequate staffing.
Exercise hiring, firing, promotion, and reward decision authority consistent with corporate guidelines.
Create a safety and QA/QC culture, mentor and develop talent, and identify and address project risks.
Identify problem areas in troubled projects and set direction for corrective action.
Schedule and prioritize activities.