General Superintendent (Ohio and Indiana)

Fessler & Bowman Inc•New Carlisle, IN

About The Position

Fessler & Bowman, Inc. is a specialty concrete and civil earthwork contractor founded in 1963. The General Superintendent supports the company’s success in both office and field settings and supervises and schedules construction activities at local job sites. The role directs Site-Superintendents and Foremen, monitors project timelines and budgets, and ensures quality and safety requirements are met. The General Superintendent reviews project financial performance with Project Managers, coordinates manpower and mobilization, reviews daily field production reports and timesheets, and confirms approval of change-order work before field production begins. The position also coordinates equipment, materials, subcontractors, and staffing; monitors production and schedules; maintains communication with Project Managers, site teams, General Contractors, and owners; and upholds company processes, policies, integrity, and code of ethics. Travel between the office and job sites is required, with travel compensation when applicable. Work may take place in office and field environments, including areas with temperature extremes, traffic, loud noises, confined spaces, and heights. Eligible Team Members receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company contributions, paid holidays, and paid time off. Union Team Members receive benefits through the appropriate union.

Requirements

At least five years of experience as a job-site leader in concrete or heavy civil construction.
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 individuals.
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 monitor budgets and field production rates.
Ensure manpower scheduling and mobilization are assigned before project commencement and communicated to project and field teams by 5:00 p.m. the day prior.
Confirm Project Manager approval of change-order work before field production begins.
Review daily Field Production Reports in Procore and validate manhours and production quantities.
Confirm approval of the previous day's timesheets and daily reports.
Validate and schedule equipment, forms, and shoring for each job to optimize owned equipment and keep rental costs at or below budget.
Implement company standards for construction methods, constructability decisions, sequencing, and project quality.
Hold Foremen and Site-Superintendents accountable for meeting production rates on assigned jobs.
Review project schedules to ensure manpower, materials, and subcontractors are staged and ready.
Review and validate three-week lookaheads for completion and alignment with the master schedule.
Ensure field teams complete daily safety inspections, toolbox talks, and job-site cleanliness activities.
Validate that daily logs are completed with appropriate detail and documentation.
Ensure daily man-hour targets are met on assigned jobs.
Maintain a rolling four-week manpower lookahead to ensure projects can be staffed to meet schedules.
Communicate regularly with Project Managers and site teams about project progress, risks, and mitigation.
Validate pour cards and confirm Miss Dig/811/One Call completion for projects.
Review equipment utilization and optimize driving when feasible.
Validate completion of 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.