Superintendent - Baton Rouge

Ryan Gootee General Contractors•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Our mission at RGGC is to prove construction can be an awesome experience for everyone. Ryan Gootee General Contractors is seeking a detail-oriented Superintendent or Senior Superintendent who embodies our core values and leads through action, not distant delegation. This opening is for a unique project on LSU's campus. You will work with supportive leaders willing to jump in and help you succeed, but won't look over your shoulder. You are expected to be a self-starter and begin tasks without being told to do so. Your main job is driving the schedule of the project onsite while maintaining an atmosphere on your jobsite that reflects the company culture and core values. Proving construction can be awesome means going above and beyond, but it's as simple as adhering to our core values. CORE VALUES THAT GUIDE EVERY DECISION: DO the right thing BUILD lifelong relationships BE FAIR to everyone SELL performance ENJOY a work family culture YOUR MISSION AS SUPERINTENDENT: Drive project success through dynamic on-site leadership while maintaining our commitment to safety, quality, and LEAN construction excellence. You’ll be the face of RGGC on-site, establishing and maintaining an atmosphere that reflects our values and builds lasting relationships with all stakeholders.

Requirements

5+ years superintendent experience on commercial projects
Experience as a general contractor required
OSHA certifications
Experience with historic renovation and ground-up construction
Demonstrated leadership in LEAN construction practices
Individual sense of urgency to drive progress
Ownership of project jobsite conditions and success
Ability to schedule work and drive progress

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in carpentry or related building knowledge

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Project Managers to exceed milestones and drive schedule success
Lead daily huddles and weekly subcontractor meetings with authority and respect
Respond to all communications within 24 hours - maintaining our commitment to responsiveness
Build positive project morale through fair, collaborative leadership
Lead continuous improvement culture on every project
Perform initial drawing scrub for constructability reviews
Conduct regular quality control walks to confirm design adherence and meet RGGC quality expectations
Manage pull planning sessions with trade partners
Build and maintain 3-week look-ahead schedules through 1:1 input from trade partners
Implement our 6S System: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety
Drive constraint identification and resolution through visual management tools
Champion our unwavering commitment to safety - it’s everyone’s responsibility
Lead weekly safety meetings focused on continuous improvement
Collaborate with our safety team for audits and best practices
Maintain site-specific safety plans and ensure 100% PPE compliance
Create a culture where everyone has “Stop Work” authority for safety concerns
Master contract documents, specifications, and addenda
Advise on detail constructability
Maintain as-built drawings in Procore throughout the project
Lead quality control through our 3-stage verification process
Coordinate final inspections with precision and preparation
Drive on-time delivery while maintaining highest quality standards