General Superintendent

Ballard Marine Construction•Greer, SC

13d•$150,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty underwater and marine construction company delivering innovative technical solutions across the Power, Water/Wastewater, Transportation, Industrial, and Environmental markets. As General Superintendent, you will lead the field execution of some of the nation's most complex marine and heavy civil construction projects. Working in partnership with Project Managers and company leadership, you will be trusted to lead field operations, develop high-performing teams, and drive project success from planning through completion. This role goes beyond managing daily construction activities. You will influence project strategy, mentor the next generation of field leaders, build strong client relationships, and set the standard for safety, quality, and operational excellence across every project you lead. Ballard offers a career where your leadership truly matters, providing greater autonomy, technically challenging work, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact not only on projects but on the people around you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or another related engineering or construction discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant heavy civil construction experience
8+ years of progressively responsible experience leading field operations on heavy civil, marine, structural, industrial, or transportation construction projects
Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to lead teams, resolve complex field challenges, and drive project success
Proven experience leading field teams while promoting a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence
Experience collaborating with Project Managers, Project Engineers, owners, engineering consultants, municipalities, DOTs, USACE, ports, utilities, or industrial clients.
Ability to lead multiple priorities, solve complex field challenges, make sound decisions, and drive successful project outcomes in a fast-paced construction environment
Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to lead teams, resolve complex field challenges, and drive project success
Strong knowledge of heavy civil construction means and methods, construction sequencing, production planning, and self-perform operations
Ability to read, interpret, and apply construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents
Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, resources, and competing demands
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate risk and make sound operational decisions
Ability to mentor, develop, and lead high-performing field teams while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Grit and Resiliency – Digs deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. Never gives up. Takes on challenges that nobody else can or will.
Comradery and Inspirational – Relishes being part of a hard-working team of likeminded individuals working toward a common goal. Regularly celebrate wins and likes to have fun whether at work or at play. Looks for ways to instill life and energy into the world around them.
Driven and Competitive - Loves competition. Loves to win and loves to learn when they lose. Not getting the job done is not an option. Obsessed to do their best and does what it takes to win.
Trustworthy and Respectful - Passionate about honesty, authenticity, and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics. Values constructive conflict and ensures that even in conflict they treat others with respect.
Ownership and Accountability - When something goes wrong, first “looks in the mirror” before “looking out the window.” Asks “what could I have done differently?” and then shares lessons learned. Regularly challenging self and others to be better is a way of life. “Me first” belongs here.

Responsibilities

Lead the field execution of complex marine and heavy civil construction projects.
Partner with Project Managers and company leadership to lead field operations.
Develop high-performing teams and drive project success from planning through completion.
Influence project strategy.
Mentor the next generation of field leaders.
Build strong client relationships.
Set the standard for safety, quality, and operational excellence across every project.
Resolve complex field challenges.
Drive project success.
Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, owners, engineering consultants, municipalities, DOTs, USACE, ports, utilities, or industrial clients.
Lead multiple priorities, solve complex field challenges, make sound decisions, and drive successful project outcomes in a fast-paced construction environment.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.