General Superintendent - Roofing

Summary of Position

The General Superintendent is responsible for coordinating, directing, and overseeing the completion of all field activities as they relate to the field personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers. A project’s success is a direct reflection of the General Superintendent’s leadership and management abilities. The key to success is motivating and leading teammates to bring in every project safely, on time, within budget, and according to established quality standards. Niles’ primary goal is to be the best in our field, furnishing clients with the finest quality and value. We are committed to providing services that not only meet but exceed our clients’ requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervisory Responsibilities

o Executes with field personnel of project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet the needs and requirements of clients.

o Walk /Visit job sites Weekly or as needed.

o Minimize risk and exposure on all projects.

o Coordinate and communicate daily with the Field Foreman and Project Manager on jobsite related issues and resolve issues in a timely fashion.

o Ensure and regulate proper job productions based on budget.

o Ensure accurate information and paperwork in a timely manner so reports can be generated. Requisition of materials and supplies as needed for project operation and completion.

o Daily oversight as it relates to Field Personnel completing their scopes of work in a timely manner.

o Communicate with PM and Field Personnel on all addendums and changes in job site documents.

o Daily overall safety and jobsite reporting.

o Oversee and direct activities of company field labor personnel assigned to the project. Assist in proper staffing of the project.

o Coordinate and track project tools and equipment.

o Communicate and maintain a positive relationship with inter-company personnel, as well as between customers and vendors.

o Assist in interviews for potential field personnel.

• Daily Reports

o Accurately supervise the Field Personnel’s daily report as well as gather, organize and file each daily report.

o Document all conversations to include the following information: time, date, parties to the discussion and subject. Record all conversations in your daily construction report or via other means for record retention.

• Field Issues

o Supervise and oversee documentation of daily field issues and track ongoing work for proper record keeping as they relate to the field operations of the project.

• Material Deliveries

o Review and be aware of the construction schedule for all major delivery dates of materials and equipment.

o Coordinate with Field Personnel on major deliveries, hoisting operations, rigging operations, and staging operations.

o Ensure permits are provided by the subcontractor for special handling or staging operations.

• Photo Documentation

o Supervise and provide guidance to Field Personnel providing daily progress photos as required for proper documentation of activities as well as documentation of all field issues or incidents.

• Jobsite Safety / Accident Reporting

o Ensure proper OSHA postings in coordination with Safety Manager.

o Know safety practices for an overall jobsite safety program.

o Be intolerant of unsafe work practices.

o Maintain a clean and safe jobsite / perimeter area.

o Responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of all workers and visitors on the jobsite.

o Responsible for accurately completing incident and accident reports immediately following event and immediate notification to Safety Manager and Human Resources.

o Hard hats and safety glasses with side shields are to be always worn within designated construction work areas.

o Enforcement of the company safety guidelines and project specific safety requirements.

• Project Schedule

o Assist the Project Manager in the development of the project schedule.

o Review and monitor the daily progress of the Field Personnel to ensure manpower is adequate to maintain the scheduled durations.

o Attend weekly meetings with the Project Manager and Schedule Coordinator to review schedule progress or delays. Assist in adjusting project schedules and overall manpower charting as necessary.

o Utilize the project schedule as a tool to push and coordinate the project. It is the responsibility of the General Superintendent that project schedules are maintained.

• Rotation Sequence (if applicable)

o Assist the Project Manager in the development of the rotation sequence.

o Superintendent must constantly monitor owner/ trade rotation and progress to keep the sequence on schedule.

• Quality Control Program

o Administer and oversee the performance of the quality control program.

o Assist in the creation and completion of Quality Control measures that are completed by Field Personnel.

o Works in conjunction with the PM, Estimator, and QAQC to ensure all signoffs are complete according to the schedule and prior to beginning the next sequence of work.

o Review of QAQC documentation and approval of final reports prior to submission.

o Monitor and maintain job site cleanliness.

Required Qualifications

· Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the construction/industrial roofing industry

· 30-hour OSHA Training Certification required

· Familiarity with construction/OSHA related laws and regulations

· Basic understanding of related computer applications

· Ability to read, understand and execute blueprints, contract specifications and scopes of work.

· Understanding of Niles company policies and procedures

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

· Excellent interpersonal and salesmanship skills

· Ability to work under pressure

· Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles

· Able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and can deal with several abstract and specific details.

· Must be able to travel to multiple out-of-state job sites

Niles Industrial Coatings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, marital status or parental status, height, weight, citizenship status, arrest record, disability, genetic information, military or veterans’ status or any other legally protected status by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• OSHA: 10 years (Required)
• General Superintendent: 10 years (Required)
• Industrial /Commercial roofing: 4 years (Required)
• Fluid applied Roofing: 4 years (Required)
• Protective Coatings: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road