General Superintendent (General Contracting)

Aldridge Electric, Inc.

$80K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum eight years of construction management or project foreman experience in a similar role.
  • Trade education or associate/bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred.
  • Proven technical understanding of all facets of building construction.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.
  • Strong work ethic with a focus on teamwork and organizational growth.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage all onsite construction activities for compliance with documents, budget, and schedule.
  • Plan and coordinate functions for all subcontractor trades, focusing on safety oversight and quality.
  • Create and implement effective site logistics plans.
  • Provide technical assistance regarding drawings and construction methods as needed.
  • Identify conflicts during the shop drawing and submittal process.
  • Drive three-week look-ahead scheduling with subcontractor trades.
  • Conduct regular safety inspections and ensure compliance.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for a company vehicle and bonus.
  • Union benefits associated with this position.
  • Subject to local Union pay rates according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Full Job Description
General Superintendent (General Contracting)

What we are looking for:

Aldridge is seeking a General Building Superintendent to provide overall on-site administrative and technical management on construction project sites.

What you'll do:
  • Supervise and manage all aspects of onsite construction activities for all trades to ensure project(s) is (are) constructed in accordance with contract documents, budget and schedule. May include interfacing with client representatives, Architect and Engineer representatives, subcontractors, and other contractors, etc.
  • Plan, coordinate and supervise onsite functions for all subcontractor trades includes (safety oversight, scheduling, quality, etc.).
  • Create and implement site logistics plans.
  • Supervise project foremen, craft employees, and/or subcontractors as required by the contract.
  • Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required.
  • Ability to identify conflicts between trades during shop drawing and submittal process.
  • Plan and specification coordination with architects, engineers and our project management team.
  • Provide input to assist project management in developing and implementing site specific safety plans, overall critical path project schedule and individual subcontractor work plans.
  • Drive three week look ahead schedule process with all subcontractor trades.
  • Conducting regular safety inspections and enforcing compliance.
  • Tracking all subcontractor critical purchases and delivery dates to prevent project delays.
  • Ensure all onsite personnel comply with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, etc. Document all violations, notify project management, and recommend/implement corrective actions as required.
  • Ability to identify and mitigate risks related to safety, schedule, quality, and budget for AE's work and all trades.
  • Understanding all scopes and contracts related to subcontractors' work. Ability to identify scope gaps and avoid cost overruns.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
  • Perform additional assignments per Supervisor's direction.

Who you are:
  • Proven building construction technical experience and ability to demonstrate clear understanding of each facet of a building construction project (i.e. concrete, masonry, metals, water proofing, openings, finishes, specialties, MEPs, security, earthwork, exteriors improvements, utilities, wastewater, demolition, etc.).
  • A trade education, associate degree, or a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field may be required or preferred.
  • Minimum of eight years construction management and/or project foreman experience in similar role.
  • Excellent communication, organizational and supervisory skills.
  • Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment to help grow the organization.
  • Ability to promote teamwork and open communication on the project site.
  • Highly motivated with strong skills in time management and prioritization.
  • Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.

What we offer:

Subject to local Union pay rates per the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for a company vehicle and bonus. This is a union position and provides union benefits.

This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties.

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