General Superintendent
Company: Suffolk Construction
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
As a national leader in the construction industry, Suffolk is
redefining what it means to build. We challenge the status quo
every day by gathering the people, innovations, and partnerships
that can explore and go after new ways to do our jobs. Our focus on
high-performing teams and technology translates to groundbreaking
solutions for all industry sectors and phases of building. We
provide value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging
our core construction management services alongside vertical
service lines, an approach that is revolutionizing the industry and
making a permanent mark on the world of business. Join us for a
thrilling experience that will energize you, challenge you, and
propel your career.
About Suffolk
Suffolk is a national enterprise that invests, innovates, and
builds. We provide value throughout the entire project lifecycle by
leveraging our core construction management services with vertical
service lines that include real estate capital investment, design,
self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment
and innovation research and development. We have $4.5 billion in
annual revenue, 2,400 employees, and main offices in Boston
(headquarters), New York, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero,
Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. We serve clients
in every major industry sector, including health care, science and
technology, education, gaming, transportation and aviation, and
commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder,
chairman and CEO John Fish. We're ranked #23 on the Engineering
News Record list of "Top 400 Contractors." And we're proud to be a
certified 2022 "Great Place to Work." For more information, visit
www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,
YouTube, and Instagram.
The Role
Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative.
Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We'll
challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We'll embrace what
makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you'll
find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing
intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the
chance to achieve your ambitions and build your legacy.
The General Superintendent provides overall leadership for field
operations and execution for the assigned project(s).
We are looking to add a General Superintendent to support our
Sarasota, Tampa or St. Petersburg office.
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; Responsible for implementing all Suffolk policies and
procedures including:
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 Relationships 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 Suffolk
guidelines
Participate in design and delivery of Suffolk-specific training
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and
experience relative to size/scope of projects
Minimum of 15 years of general contracting experience
Each project has specific characteristics regarding size,
complexity, sector etc, which dictate the precise years of
experience and industry knowledge necessary for success, above and
beyond generic construction knowledge and experience
Applicable area licenses
The ability to constantly multi-task and handle competing
priorities between Suffolk 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
A 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, and the ability to handle and
resolve conflict effectively in a firm but fair manner
Candidate must possess Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity,
Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform
fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard,
telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to
stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision
abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception
and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time
in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job
site walking.
Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees
and applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national
origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected
veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law.
This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions,
terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and
conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful
discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by
anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.
ID: 2023-6984
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