General Superintendent

Suffolk Construction•Archbald, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The General Superintendent provides overall leadership and strategic direction for field operations across one or more projects, ensuring safe, high-quality execution aligned with schedule, budget, and Suffolk standards. This role serves as a key field leader, mentoring superintendents and field teams while partnering closely with project leadership, clients, and trade partners to drive successful project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and experience relative to size/scope of projects
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
Applicable area licenses
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
Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

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, Career Start Project Engineers and Co-ops
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
Pre-construction/Estimating: 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
Provide the Project Team input on scope reviews and Exhibit “B”s
Construction; Responsible for implementing all Suffolk 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
Client Relationships and Meeting Management: 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
Training: Coordinate field training in job specific and safety training
Ensure that field staff are trained according to Suffolk guidelines
Participate in design and delivery of Suffolk-specific training