SummaryBalfour Beatty is seeking a General Superintendent to join our Large Projects Group in Dallas, TX. This individual will work on landmark projects in the DFW market.
The General Superintendent is responsible for all field activities associated with assigned projects, including the ultimate responsibility for implementation of Safety/Zero Harm program for related jobsites, supervision of all field construction work by subcontractors and self-performed work. This individual also shares responsibility with the operations director and project managers for developing the project budget, actively participating in the preconstruction phase, and ensuring that the projects are built on time, within budget, and according to company policies and procedures. Manages and mentors all large project superintendents, assistant superintendents, and other field personnel.
Essential FunctionsProject Financial Responsibilities
- Helps the project managers review and update progress and cost reports, schedules, and requirements for completion on a regular basis.
- Actively participates in development and management of project's general conditions, construction schedule, project planning/phasing, and buyout strategy during preconstruction.
Preconstruction Services
- Participates in all preconstruction planning, regarding the projects schedules and budgets. Reviews project estimates and cost control system at the beginning of each project.
- Communicates with subcontractors and employees (along with the project managers) a consistent level of expectations and direction regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, quality control and other performance standards. Ensures all employees have relevant safety/loss prevention training for their positions.
- Participates in making scopes for subcontracts and pre-bid/post-bid meetings.
Project Start-up and Scheduling
- Thoroughly understands project specifications, the contracts, 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, and quality control.
- Explores and advises the project teams on appropriate changes in methods, materials schedules, and procedures. Ensures all materials are properly tested according to specifications and ensures that all test results are properly recorded.
Project Administration, Operations and Close-out
- Ensures that project sites and company assets are secure. Communicates individual safety roles, responsibilities and expectations to our clients, Operations staff, subcontractors, vendors, and the public that maintains a safe and respectful working environment at all times.
- Manages and documents employees and subcontractors problems or nonperformance (along with the operations manager and project managers) through mentoring/training, disciplinary action, termination, back charges, or other appropriate actions.
- Reviews and approves all bills for materials and subcontractor requisitions. Confirms that extra charges from subcontractors/suppliers are reasonable and work is correctly executed. Coordinates with the operations directors and project managers for approval on extra charges.
- Facilitates weekly project progress and safety meetings with all subcontractor representatives and coordinates the upcoming week's work. Partners with Loss Prevention Professionals assigned to the project site. Attends all progress meetings with the owner/architect representatives.
- Keeps owners/architects informed of progress throughout the life of the project.
- Ensures that the project closeout process is finalized to settle all financial obligations, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the client.
Promote Customer Relations
- Builds effective relationships with customers, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations.
- Makes presentations to proactively seek new business opportunities through relationships.
Culture, Leadership and Employee Development
- Builds and stretches people and self by providing challenging assignments, achievable and motivational development plans, and ongoing actionable and candid feedback that help employees achieve career
- Negotiates skillfully in tough situations with internal and external parties by winning concessions without damaging relationships and being direct and diplomatic.
- Acts in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
- Assists in developing/facilitating superintendent-related company training programs.
- Routinely visits all assigned project sites to assess progress, quality of work and compliance with all required policies and procedures. Meets with all levels of project employees to discuss career development, accomplishments, concerns, ideas, etc.
- Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
- Participates in and support operations training programs (including facilitation & development of training programs as requested) and commits to the development of project staff and of self.
- Prepares performance and salary reviews for employees, including annual development plans and related follow up.
- Develops and mentors employees at all levels.
Working Conditions- The majority of work is completed on job sites in an office trailer, in the main office or in an existing structure. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure, they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies and as required for weather conditions.
- The project teams and/or team member may need to move to other projected work geographic locations, if necessary.
Minimum Requirements- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 10+ years of large project experience.
- Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written communication skills.
- Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
- Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office).
- Demonstrates proficiency using scheduling software.
Preferred Requirements- B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity the years of experience may vary.
