General Superintendent

Keller North America, Inc.•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Keller is seeking an experienced General Superintendent based out of its Asheville, North Carolina location. The role supervises personnel, equipment, and deliveries at project sites across a region and/or portfolio. It handles scheduling, planning, equipment staging, staff assignments, and enforcement of quality and safety standards. The General Superintendent oversees Superintendents, Foremen, and/or subcontractors across projects and locations, and coordinates with the Project Manager to ensure field operations meet company and client expectations and are delivered safely, on time, and cost-effectively. The role consists of approximately 80% field work and 20% office tasks. Keller is a geotechnical construction and deep foundations company with more than 100 years of North American presence and over 50 offices throughout the United States and Canada. Its stated values are integrity, collaboration, and excellence.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience supervising construction crews on civil and/or geotechnical construction projects.
Experience with various drilling techniques and ground-improvement methods.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Excellent time-management, documentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to interface with clients.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Willingness to travel frequently and for extended periods.
Required training and certifications: New Hire Orientation and Induction; OSHA 30 Hour; First Aid/CPR Certification; Qualified Rigging Certification; Fall Protection – Competent Person; LOTO – Competent Person; Leadership Development and Coaching Training; FMI Field Leader Institute; and Rigging Train the Trainer.

Nice To Haves

NCCCO certification.

Responsibilities

Review and understand project and contract requirements.
Perform pre- and post-bid inspections and daily job-site inspections as required.
Complete premobilization inspections and review working platforms and site preparedness before releasing crews to mobilize.
Support job starts by attending kickoff meetings when possible and ensuring projects are executed or started as planned.
Train field leaders to install work and document tests appropriately when required.
Review daily field log reports in InSite and provide feedback.
Alert management to potential project impacts involving resource management, crew composition or size, and schedule constraints.
Oversee manpower for field activities and monitor crew sizes.
Assist with equipment rentals and keep the project team informed so purchase orders can be updated appropriately.
Ensure equipment is operated safely and properly maintained, and verify required equipment inspections are completed.
Confirm work complies with contract requirements, project plans, and specifications.
Attend job-site meetings as needed.
Assist with training, hiring, firing, promoting, and demoting crew personnel when necessary.
Assist the project team with mobilization and demobilization, including scheduling trucking, completing applicable documentation, and checking equipment rentals and other required items.
Participate in bid reviews as requested.
Monitor subcontractor work progress.
Understand and comply with Keller risk-management policies and procedures, recognize major risks, and take appropriate measures to reduce company risk.
Collaborate with Superintendents and the Project Manager to track and log project changes, identify changes requiring escalation, and collect documentation to assess potential contract changes, disputes, and claims.
Analyze production against targets and goals to determine whether schedule or crew adjustments are needed.
Collaborate with Superintendents and the Project Manager on procurement and delivery timelines.
Work with the Project Manager to review and understand expenses incurred at the job site.
Ensure crews and subcontractor personnel comply with Keller, OSHA, and client- or owner-specified safety requirements.
Partner with HSEQ after safety incidents to support employees and project management teams in accordance with Keller policy.
Collaborate with the project team to log quality nonconformance issues and work with management to resolve them.
Complete required management interactions and quality inspections.
Exercise stop-work authority for safety and quality issues.
Conduct crew safety meetings and discuss the daily job hazard analysis.
Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support branch and company objectives.