Area General Superintendent

Job Description

The Area General Superintendent is responsible for planning, scheduling, organizing, directing and controlling construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget. This position will be responsible for managing the team, planning all construction sequencing and meeting project goals. This individual should also prioritize maintaining a good internal working relationship with the Development, Design and Preconstruction departments.

The Area General Superintendent in the Urban Division will assist in delivering concrete/steel products in mid to high-rise construction spaces with a project size exceeding $100M.

Reports to: Director of Field Operations

Direct Reports: Field Engineer, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent I, Superintendent II, Lead Superintendent

Duties/Responsibilities: The duties listed below are an outline of the Area General Superintendent’s responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive list.  As the needs of the organization change, these duties may be modified as needed.

• Update and take ownership of project schedule (from precon/scheduling)

• Preconstruction – drawing reviews, logistics development; mtg w/ city; schedule development (pre-GMP); buy-out/contracts - subcontractor scope development (post GMP); subcontractor prequalification, bid list, bid package development, buyout, contract; execution (pre-GMP); logistics development

• Update Bid log

• Performance

• Project Oversight

• Manages expectations and understands all aspects of project related agreements to ensure Landmark is protected and operates within the requirements of those agreements as it relates to construction activities.

• Ensure Trade Partners are contributing to the efficient delivery of the project meeting the needs of LMC, aligning all resources for optimal results, and overall standard construction processes and procedures through strategic planning and continuous improvement.

• Visit project sites to recognize potential issues and collaborate with project management team to help resolve issues.

• Employee performance, development and evaluations.

• Path to completion

• Daily Routine – conduct incident investigations

• Pipeline Planning

• Coordination – BIM

• Lead project start up and enforce all aspects of the contract documents and their obligations to the project including scope and schedule of work for assigned trades for completeness, constructability, and verification.

• Participate in the overall development of the project schedule and update, manage and maintain the schedule to maximize performance.

• Oversee the activities of the subcontractors and suppliers.

• Expedites materials, tools and equipment needed for the project to ensure availability according to the work schedule for timely delivery with the Project Manager (PM) including temporary construction services.

• Coordinate Building Information Modeling (BIM) and learn how to use Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and BIM to benefit the project.

• Verify Job Safety Analysis reports, safety investigations, and incident investigations were completed correctly, Safety Manager is notified, and follow-up occurred.

• Budget, forecast, and manage field personnel as well as management of labor, equipment, materials, tools, and other cost considerations such as verification and administration of back charges with the Project Manager (PM).

• Assist project management team by certifying and verifying up-to-date project documentation and reporting including daily reports, progress reports, compliance reports and logs.

• Schedule weekly meetings with their trades for assigned contractors to prepare them for upcoming work.

• Coordinate, direct and schedule all test and inspection activities for respective trades, ensure all corrections and disputes are satisfactorily resolved, verify inspections are complete and maintain all appropriate records for tests and inspections.

• Attend and participate in all meetings as required.

• Inform senior leadership of any situations that may impede project progress.

• Other duties as assigned or modified as the needs of the organization change.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma and professional knowledge of construction business are required. 

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, Architecture, Business Administration or relevant major preferred.

• Scheduling