General Superintendent

BE&K Building Group•Clayton, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Superintendent provides overall leadership for field operations and execution for the assigned project(s). This role requires extensive experience in pharmaceutical construction and ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems). The General Superintendent will oversee the construction and renovation of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards, GMP regulations, and FDA guidelines, while coordinating with engineering teams for specialized equipment integration.

Requirements

MUST HAVE PHARMACEUTICAL CONSTRUCTION AND ASRS EXPERIENCE!!!
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and experience relative to size/scope of projects (degree ideal but not mandatory)
Minimum of 15 years of general contracting experience
Each project has specific characteristics regarding size, complexity, sector etc., which dictate the precise years of experience and industry knowledge necessary for success, above and beyond generic construction knowledge and experience
The ability to constantly multi-task and handle competing priorities between Suffolk business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations
Business judgment to negotiate the critical balance between budget and construction processes
Excellent organizational skills to manage the many details necessary for successful construction
Judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command
A strong sense of urgency and initiative, and the ability to quickly study complex issues
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action
Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to interact effectively with senior management, and the ability to handle and resolve conflict effectively in a firm but fair manner

Responsibilities

Monitor assigned projects for conformance with the construction schedule, expected quality levels, and adherence to the company's Standard Operating Procedures.
Work with clients and architects throughout the project, responsible for developing relationships that generate client satisfaction.
Recruit qualified talent, mentor, coach, and train them to perform and ensure effective matching of talent to project scope. This includes Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers and Interns.
Oversee the construction and renovation of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, specifically those involved in the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
Ensure all construction activities comply with industry standards, GMP regulations, and FDA guidelines.
Coordinate with engineering teams to integrate specialized equipment and systems required for API production.
Provide leadership, advice, and assistance to field staff regarding materials, sequencing, scheduling, personnel and methods of construction.
Serve as an advocate for Field Operations.
Actively participate in the development of business by supporting the Business Development Department.
Participate in Sales Presentations and pre-construction services.
Review projects for constructability, develop a plan for construction.
Prepare a summary baseline schedule by providing the logic and durations of major work activities to the scheduler.
Confirm baseline schedule achieves the delivery requirements of the project.
Create site access and staging/sequencing plans and conduct technical reviews.
Provide input on budgets and determine field staff requirements.
Attend the Project Turnover meeting.
Responsible for implementing all BE&K policies and procedures including: Field Staff Assignments and performance evaluations.
Weekly site visits to evaluate conditions including safety and general presentation.
Ensure that field personnel are performing to established standards.
Oversee the development of the baseline schedule and monitor all project schedules for compliance.
Provide leadership in the monthly update and narrative process.
Confirm that workmanship and materials conform to plans and specifications.
Review project schedules during weekly visit, highlighting potential challenges.
Provide leadership in responding creatively to challenges to bring projects in on schedule and under budget where feasible.
Ensure timely completion of punch lists.
Participate in the one-year warranty walkthrough, ensures timely completion of all issues and that appropriate records are kept.
Attend all scheduled meetings necessary to monitor and manage projects.
Attend owner meetings as necessary and Project Team (PM/PE) meetings at least twice monthly.
Maintain continuous client contact to gauge performance perceptions.
Communicate relevant information to project teams.
Foster and maintain effective working relationships with team members.
Coordinate field training in job specific and safety training.
Ensure that field staff are trained according to BE&K guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.