Refractory General Superintendent

Refractory Service, Inc.•Virginia, MN

About The Position

A general superintendent leads all construction project phases to include directing and leading team members and subcontractors, tracking and recording changes, ensuring project requirements and schedules are met, and maintaining work quality. This role enforces policies, while managing daily operations. All work is performed efficiently, safely, and according to specifications, regulations, and guidelines at the sites. This hands-on nonexempt role requires travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
5 or more years of practical construction experience in refractory
Experience managing and supervising others, on a field construction site
Experience in efficiently managing large, long-term projects
Valid driver’s license, current DOT medical card (DOT physical to obtain card provided as needed), must maintain satisfactory driving record
Demonstrated knowledge of blueprint reading, layout, anchoring, forming, castables, welding, structural steel, and scaffolding
Must demonstrate RSI’s Core and Leadership Competencies
Customer focus, to include understanding and meeting customer expectations
Motivational, with the ability to share the company’s vision, recognize strong performers, and promote and implement policies and procedures
Analytical thinker who logically breaks down problems to create solutions
Strong time management and influencing skills
Flexible, open to change, able to multitask, able to pivot based on customer and company needs and deadlines
Leadership skills, ability to monitor and measure work of large and multiple crews
Able to deliver results despite ambiguity
Effective communication skills, including verbal, written, presentation, and listening
Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, directions, and plans
Thorough understanding of quality refractory practices

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, or civil engineering
MSHA Part 48 and OSHA-30 certification preferred
Proven working knowledge of refractory pumping and shotcrete, castables, brick, and scaffold erection
Combined education and experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Direct and manage large and/or multiple crews of team members and subcontractors, ensuring work quality meets company and customer standards, specifications, and manufacturer recommendations
Enforce safety culture in compliance with federal, state, customer, and company regulations and policies.
Orientate, select, and discipline team members as needed. Act as the company liaison for site team members.
Identify and address risks; act as a first responder for near misses, incidents, and injuries; and proactively implement preventive safety actions.
Promote professionalism, lead by example; mentor, coach, train, and develop team members. Build a team.
Adhere to project schedule/plan; manage and assign work of tradespeople, professionals, and laborers, while communicating with the project manager, director, contractors, and other relevant stakeholders.
Regularly inspect and monitor work for quality, safety, and timeliness; prepare and provide various reports.
Effectively manage all resources, and communicate variances in a timely manner.
Manage timecards and absences.
Relocation to customer location during the duration of a large project is required.