General Superintendent

General Superintendent- Advanced Technology

Proud to represent a leading National General Contractors search for a General Superintendent for Advanced Technology Construction. This role will be overseeing multiple projects in Oregon, within the Data Center and Advanced Tech Sector. Travel expected.

We are currently seeking someone with 15 years experience withing General Contracting, prior experience leading multimillion dollar projects and a strong project experience building Data Centers or other Advanced Tech projects.

Responsibilities:

Project Oversight:

• Monitor assigned projects for conformance with the construction schedule, expected quality levels, and adherence to the company's Standard Operating Procedures
• Work with clients and architects throughout the project, responsible for developing relationships that generate client satisfaction
• Recruit qualified talent; mentor, coach, and train them to perform and ensure effective matching of talent to project scope. This includes Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Career Start Project Engineers and Co-ops
• Provide leadership, advice, and assistance to field staff regarding materials, sequencing, scheduling, personnel and methods of construction
• Serve as an advocate for Field Operations
• Actively participate in the development of business by supporting the Business Development Department

Pre-construction/Estimating:

• Participate in Sales Presentations and pre-construction services
• Review projects for constructability, develop a plan for construction
• Prepare a summary baseline schedule by providing the logic and durations of major work activities to the scheduler
• Confirm baseline schedule achieves the delivery requirements of the project
• Create site access and staging/sequencing plans and conduct technical reviews
• Provide input on budgets and determine field staff requirements
• Attend the Project Turnover meeting
• Provide the Project Team input on scope reviews and Exhibit "B"s

Construction Management:

• Field Staff Assignments and performance evaluations
• Weekly site visits to evaluate conditions including safety and general presentation
• Ensure that field personnel are performing to established standards
• Oversee the development of the baseline schedule and monitor all project schedules for compliance
• Provide leadership in the monthly update and narrative process
• Confirm that workmanship and materials conform to plans and specifications
• Review project schedules during weekly visit, highlighting potential challenges
• Provide leadership in responding creatively to challenges to bring projects in on schedule and under budget where feasible
• Ensure timely completion of punch lists
• Participate in the one-year warranty walkthrough, ensures timely completion of all issues and that appropriate records are kept

Client Relations and Meeting Management:

• Attend all scheduled meetings necessary to monitor and manage projects
• Attend owner meetings as necessary and Project Team (PM/PE) meetings at least twice monthly
• Maintain continuous client contact to gauge performance perceptions
• Communicate relevant information to project teams
• Foster and maintain effective working relationships with team members

Training:

• Coordinate field training in job specific and safety training
• Ensure that field staff are trained according to company guidelines
• Participate in design and delivery of company-specific training

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum of 15 years of general contracting experience
• Experience relative to size/scope of projects
• Each project has specific characteristics regarding size, complexity, sector etc, which dictate the precise years of experience and industry knowledge necessary for success
• Applicable area licenses

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to constantly multi-task and handle competing priorities between business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations
• Business judgment to negotiate the critical balance between budget and construction processes
• Excellent organizational skills to manage the many details necessary for successful construction
• Judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command
• Strong sense of urgency and initiative, and the ability to quickly study complex issues
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action
• Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to interact effectively with senior management
• Ability to handle and resolve conflict effectively in a firm but fair manner