General Superintendent (San Antonio)

Turner Construction•San Antonio, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Superintendent supports superintendents and foremen across multiple projects and oversees the hiring, transfer, and layoff of trade labor. The role coordinates field staffing and assignments, supports project execution, and helps ensure that schedules, quality, safety, resource allocation, and self-perform work are managed effectively. It also contributes to workforce development and supports business development, estimating, and project teams with operational planning for pursuits and project startup. The position regularly works on-site at construction worksites and requires travel 50% or more of the time. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of ten years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Proven written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite, SAP, and SharePoint.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to travel 50% or more of the time.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional climbing, navigating construction areas, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Operations Manager on assignments of Superintendent and Foreman positions.
Assign and coordinate trade field assignments according to project needs.
Support Superintendents throughout the duration of projects.
Review project schedules with Superintendents and Foremen; keep critical activities and decisions on task and provide Required On Job (ROJ) dates to the project management team.
Document field issues affecting budget, quality, or schedule and provide them to the project management team.
Respond to subcontractor requests concerning field issues that affect budget, quality, or schedule.
Oversee Superintendents’ and Foremen’s development and maintenance of a Resource Allocation Control System (RACS).
Guide implementation of the Project Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program.
Identify projects with Self-Perform opportunities and assist in developing Self-Perform proposals.
Manage Self-Perform performance.
Work with the Business Unit Safety Director to implement the Business Unit Safety Program.
Manage Review of Capabilities, Accomplishments and Progress (ReCAP) progress for field tradespeople.
Maintain a progression and succession plan for high-potential tradespeople in conjunction with the Operations Manager.
Manage training for tradespeople.
Support Business Development, Estimating, and Project Executives with operational plans for pursuits.
Support the Project Executive, Project Superintendent, and Project Manager in developing logistics plans and schedules during pre-construction and early project activities.
Oversee the hiring, transfer, and layoff of trade labor.