General Superintendent in Cameron, LA

Milco National Constructors•Cameron, LA

About The Position

The General Superintendent is responsible for daily field construction of the project, ensuring work adheres to plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates. The role oversees field activities and directs field construction professionals, technical personnel, discipline superintendents, and subcontractors. The General Superintendent coordinates craft personnel, materials, and equipment to meet schedules and supports project and construction management in planning appropriate means and methods for construction activities. The position requires analyzing project situations, identifying and forecasting problems, evaluating options, and recommending or implementing appropriate actions. It ensures work stays within approved scope and complies with applicable requirements. The General Superintendent also supports the development and advancement of project personnel through on-the-job and formal training. Travel is required, and the job includes physically demanding work at construction sites, including outdoor work and shifts of up to 12 hours.

Requirements

15 years of construction experience, including a minimum of 8 years in a supervisory role.
Craft certification, training, experience, and technical knowledge appropriate to the assignment scope.
Complete pre-hire and post-hire substance abuse testing as required by the company and/or client.
Complete required safety-related certifications, such as OSHA 10 or Safety Council programs, as required by the company and/or client.
Obtain OSHA 30 certification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 45 pounds.
Ability to move through confined, cluttered, and uneven areas with full range of motion and flexibility consistent with age.
Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours in varying temperature extremes and other outdoor conditions.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts in Engineering or Construction Management.
NCCER Plus certification.
OSHA 30 certification is preferred, though it must be obtained.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct daily physical construction, coordinating discipline superintendents, subcontractors, and other construction professionals and technical personnel.
Approve or authorize coordination of craft personnel, materials, and equipment needed to meet schedules.
Support project and construction management with planning and use of appropriate means and methods for construction activities.
Analyze situations, identify and forecast problems, evaluate realistic options, and recommend or implement appropriate actions.
Ensure all work remains within approved scope boundaries and complies with pertinent requirements.
Provide an environment supporting project personnel development and advancement, including on-the-job and formal training opportunities.
Work within company and client policies, including safety policies and OSHA requirements.
Learn and apply local, state, and federal statutes and guidelines.
Perform miscellaneous duties as directed.
Travel as required.