What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Superintendent position at Balfour Beatty US?
The Role
Joining Balfour Beatty Construction in Orlando, FL as General Superintendent you will be tasked with working on and leading large scale commercial construction projects with values between $200 and $400 million. You will have primary responsibility for all field operations associated with the project, including ultimate responsibility for implementation of Safety/Zero Harm program, supervision of all field construction work and shared responsibility for ensuring that the project is built on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.
Essential Functions
- Communicates with subcontractors and employees (along with the project manager) a consistent level of expectations and direction regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, sustainability program, quality control and other performance standards. Ensures all employees have relevant safety/loss prevention training for their position.
- Actively participates in development and management of project’s general conditions, construction schedule, project planning/phasing, and buyout strategy during preconstruction.
- Participates in making scopes for subcontracts and pre-bid/post-bid meetings.
- Thoroughly understands project specifications, the contract, and the contract’s general conditions, and confirms that all materials and subcontract work comply with contract documents and quality specifications. Implements programs for EEO, risk management, training, sustainability and quality control.
- Reviews and approves all bills for materials and subcontractor requisitions. Confirms that extra charges from subcontractors/suppliers are reasonable and work is correctly executed.
- Facilitates weekly project progress and safety meetings with all subcontractor representatives and coordinates the upcoming week’s work.
- Leads and attends all progress meetings with the client, owner/architect representatives as well as leading site walks and reviews.
- Ensures that the project closeout process is finalized to settle all financial obligations, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the client.
What you need
- Minimum 10 years of commercial construction field experience is essential as well as at least 7 years direct supervisory experience.
- Proven experience leading and managing large scale $150 million commercial construction projects with Hotel, Casino or Resort experience highly preferred.
- Demonstrated high level of attention to detail and quality assurance.
- Experience working and liaising directly with clients throughout the construction process.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
What will you get
Balfour Beatty is an industry and market leader and offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Holidays
- Paid Volunteer time
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
About us
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.
