Responsibilities:
General Superintendent
Skanska USA Civil
Reports to: Vice President Operations, Project Executive, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager
Department: Operations
Location: Where position will be posted
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Employment Status: Full time
Job Summary:
The General Superintendent directs all phases of a construction project from pre-construction activities through final punch list. He/she has ultimate responsibility to manage all field activities required to execute the project safely, within budget, and on schedule. The General Superintendent interfaces with the client, maintaining communications while ensuring satisfaction and promoting future opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the safety of all assigned employees and subcontractors to ensure the safe execution of all activities, including the strict adherence to company safety policies and programs through the communication and enforcement of the Skanska Safety and Health Management Program, including the ability to independently stop work for a safety violation or suspected safety violation
* Build and organize functioning teams, determines number of employees needed
* Supervise and direct Superintendents and/or craft activities to include planning, means and methods, material quantities
* Develop and mentor project management employees, including conducting employee evaluations
* Provide preconstruction and developmental support to estimating, procurement, and scheduling
* Develop and maintain site logistics plan, in coordination with Project Manager
* Assist in the development of short and long term schedules, monitor and adjust field activities to achieve on time performance
* Ensure compliance with project and Skanska's DBE compliance program
* Monitor and manage all project costs, including labor time and material to realize project success and profit
* Coordinate project documentation and reporting for specification compliance and performance relating to cost and schedule
* Exhibit thorough knowledge of contract documents, project requirements, and 3rd party agreements including subcontracts, vendor agreements, and labor contracts
* Participate or lead project meetings with client, staff, and subcontractors
* Liaison with company support departments, labor, and outside agencies while promoting Skanska's position in the community
* The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time.
Education and Experience:
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree - Construction or Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
* 12+ years prior relevant experience.
* Broad management and leadership knowledge to lead multiple job areas.
* Mastery level knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the job function.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Knowledge and understanding of Labor Regulations
* Understanding of financial operations and corporate cost structure
* Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Computer proficient and ability to adapt to new innovations and processes
* Advanced knowledge of construction industry
* Function effectively as a team member and team builder
* Comprehension of construction documents , local laws and ordinances
* Strong written, communication and problem-solving skills
* Excellent time management and organizational skills
* Strong leadership and management skills
* Understanding of construction documents and drawings
* Computer proficient with ability to adapt to new innovations and processes
* Capable of leading and managing craft and non-craft employees
Competencies / Skills:
Is recognized as an expert with specialist/authority level understand and application in:
* Labor Relations: Application of labor standards and rules to the Work on projects to improve job site harmony and labor productivity.
Has advanced knowledge and ability to coach/guide others in:
* Risk and Opportunity Management: Identifies potential risks related to operations, contracts, or project execution. Develops mitigation plans and strategies to control the impact of negative situations or to maximize opportunities throughout the life cycle of a project.
* Building and Construction Knowledge - Planning: Applies building and construction knowledge, utilizing experience and current developments in the industry to prepare detailed construction sequence plans including all necessary material, equipment and labor.
* Building Tools and Technology: Identifies and uses the correct technology, equipment and tools necessary to complete the job.
* Change Order Management : Follows financial implications of contracts and agreements to protect the company's interests and rights. Identifies compensable changes and follows the contract provisions to timely resolution.
* Logistics: Develops, approves, and communicates construction logistics plans, verifying they are in place and clearly understood. Ensures that projects are proceeding according to these plans.
* Project Cost Management: Monitors, tracks, and forecasts self-perform and subcontractor project costs and quantities, including labor, equipment, and materials to ensure projects are successful and profitable.
* Safety: Ensures the safe execution of all work activities and ensures adherence to our safety regulations to protect all individuals. Verifies and coordinates work activities to comply with Skanska EHS program and corrects unsafe activities, actions and conditions.
* Subcontractor Oversight: Monitors, inspects and ensures subcontractors are performing the work safely, are adhering to schedule, and are producing quality work in line with subcontractor agreements and our client contract obligations.
* Schedule Development: Develops, communicates and follows schedules and timelines. Tracks information important to maintaining schedule adherence.
* Schedule Management - Civil: Manages and prioritizes project-wide activities. Mediates and reconciles conflicting or competing project activities. Leverages the schedule as a tool in external party negotiations.
Has demonstrated proficiency in:
* Contract Management: Reviews, executes and manages the client's prime contract as well as subcontracts and vendor agreements. This includes facilitating, administering and participating in contract discussions, reviews and negotiations with all relevant contracting parties.
* Business Development - Field Management: Develops relationships with clients that facilitates likelihood of further work or expansion of scope. Works with project manager to develop strategies and action plans to target and pursue business development opportunities.
* Plans and Specifications: Reads and interprets construction plans and the technical specifications to aid in constructability review. Ensures submittals are approved prior to proceeding with work.
* Design Management: Manages design development process and interfaces between design and construction to ensure and issue determinations on the constructability of deliverables
* Insurance and Bond Management: Identifies opportunities for recovery by means of insurance and bonds by recognizing applicable insurance coverages and the liabilities within.
* Quality Management: Establishes processes to meet quality standards. Monitors work practices to identify concerns or issues that do not meet these quality standards. Follows contract provisions for necessary corrective action.
Travel Requirements: Less than 10%
Work Environment/Conditions: This job is performed both in the office and in the fi
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