General Superintendent

STRUCTURAL; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays & vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career development and growth opportun

Caring work environment

Job summary

STRUCTURAL is seeking a General Superintendent to oversee field operations across UAE projects, including concrete repair, masonry restoration, waterproofing and structural strengthening. You will guide open shop crews, foremen and junior supervisors, ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence.

The role requires extensive field management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with Project Managers and divisional leaders to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent. Candidates with a Bachelors degree in Construction management or related field may be given preference.
• 12+ years of experience in general construction with at least 5 of those years in a field management role at a Foreman or Assistant Superintendent level or above
• Prior experience in general repair type projects to include: concrete repair, structural strengthening, waterproofing, corrosion control, façade restoration,
• Previous experience running 3-8 projects simultaneously (depending on size/complexity)
• Proven ability to manage various levels of field managers as well as oversee divisional field operations
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and execute to construction drawings and contract specifications. Resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Established dedication to safety and ability to display commitment to our operating principles
• Proven experience to produce look-ahead schedules and work with other construction documents as required by the project and leadership
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the customer, crew and project teams
• Intermediate computer skills and construction math skills

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Project Managers, Division Managers and other leaders within the STRUCTURAL
• Participating in pre-project and pre-task planning activities then disseminating planning details to field teams
• Motivating team members to work together to accomplish tasks, coordinate work activities with other construction project activities and assign work to employees, based on material and worker requirements of specific jobs
• Ensuring crews are operating all tools and equipment in a safe, proper and productive manner
• Providing training and assistance to field managers and crews in the performance of work related tasks
• Assisting Project Managers in evaluating various production rates related to the project
• Completing all essential paperwork in a clear an accurate manner
• Interviewing and hiring of new field employees
• Providing leadership to the Company's Safety 24/7 culture

Skills

Field management

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Scheduling

Reading drawings

Construction math

Communication

Customer coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Job description

Job Description:

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL is the open-shop contracting business line of Structural Group.

We are currently recruiting for a General Superintendent to support projects throughout the UAE.

As a General Superintendent for STRUCTURAL, you will be responsible for providing high level field management to other Superintendents, Foreman as well as our open shop crews that make our nation’s structures stronger and last longer. Projects typically consist of concrete repair, masonry restoration, waterproofing, and structural strengthening in Industrial settings.

As a successful candidate, you will also be responsible for:

• Working closely with Project Managers, Division Managers and other leaders within the STRUCTURAL
• Participating in pre-project and pre-task planning activities then disseminating planning details to field teams
• Motivating team members to work together to accomplish tasks, coordinate work activities with other construction project activities and assign work to employees, based on material and worker requirements of specific jobs
• Ensuring crews are operating all tools and equipment in a safe, proper and productive manner
• Providing training and assistance to field managers and crews in the performance of work related tasks
• Assisting Project Managers in evaluating various production rates related to the project
• Completing all essential paperwork in a clear an accurate manner
• Interviewing and hiring of new field employees
• Providing leadership to the Company's Safety 24/7 culture

Candidates who meet the following criteria may be considered for this exciting position based in our large Operations division:

• High school degree or equivalent. Candidates with a Bachelors degree in Construction management or related field may be given preference.
• 12+ years of experience in general construction with at least 5 of those years in a field management role at a Foreman or Assistant Superintendent level or above
• Prior experience in general repair type projects to include: concrete repair, structural strengthening, waterproofing, corrosion control, façade restoration,
• Previous experience running 3-8 projects simultaneously (depending on size/complexity)
• Proven ability to manage various levels of field managers as well as oversee divisional field operations
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and execute to construction drawings and contract specifications. Resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Established dedication to safety and ability to display commitment to our operating principles
• Proven experience to produce look-ahead schedules and work with other construction documents as required by the project and leadership
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the customer, crew and project teams
• Intermediate computer skills and construction math skills

Our ideal General Superintendent candidate is an innovative but decisive field manager who can work effectively in a highly collaborative, team-based environment; has the ability to set goals and expectations and hold others accountable; can encourage and mentor others; is approachable, empathetic and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships.

EOE/M/F/D/V

STRUCTURAL is committed to a Safety 24/7 culture and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

• Medical
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Caring work environment