General Superintendent

Tri-City Group•Davenport, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Tri-City Group is seeking an experienced General Superintendent to direct field operations across assigned civil construction projects. This position oversees field personnel, labor, equipment, subcontractors, safety, scheduling, productivity, and cost performance while partnering with Project Managers to address operational risks and develop field leaders.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of construction field experience
Previous experience as a Superintendent, General Superintendent, or similar leadership position
Experience with civil construction, earthwork, utilities, site development, renewable energy, or related work
Strong understanding of labor production, scheduling, and equipment management
Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and crews
Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

Provide visible field leadership across one or multiple projects and establish clear expectations for safety, quality, production, schedule, and accountability
Translate project plans and commitments into practical field execution strategies in partnership with Project Managers, foremen, and project teams
Plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and other field resources to meet project priorities
Monitor labor hours, productivity, equipment utilization, and project progress; address performance gaps early to protect schedule, budget, and profitability
Partner with foremen to establish production goals, remove obstacles, solve field issues, and maintain cost-conscious execution
Promote and enforce company safety policies, OSHA requirements, site-specific expectations, and proper use of personal protective equipment
Develop foremen and field personnel through coaching, feedback, clear expectations, and opportunities that strengthen leadership capability
Support workforce planning, hiring, crew assignments, performance accountability, and field employee onboarding
Participate in preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, project startup meetings, and turnover discussions
Review schedules and field progress, anticipate constraints, and coordinate corrective action before issues affect project commitments
Ensure extra work, changed conditions, and out-of-scope activities are identified, documented, and communicated promptly
Communicate field performance, project risks, resource needs, client concerns, and improvement opportunities to Project Managers
Conduct regular jobsite visits and maintain professional relationships with clients, general contractors, subcontractors, and internal partners
Step into direct project leadership when business needs require while continuing to strengthen the division’s field organization
Perform other duties as assigned