Building General Superintendent

Acciona Construcción S/A; Angeles; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Construction is seeking an experienced Building General Superintendent for the Malolos Clark Railway project in the Philippines. The role reports to the Station Construction Manager and requires day-to-day organization, coordination and supervision of all building and architectural works on site, ensuring safety, quality and adherence to the construction programme.

You will coordinate foremen, subcontractors and trades, manage interfaces with MEP works, and monitor progress to ensure

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of proven experience in building construction.
• Extensive experience as Building General Foreman, General Foreman, Foreman or equivalent senior site supervision role.
• Strong practical knowledge of building trades including masonry, plastering, tiling, painting, facades and finishes.
• Good understanding of MEP interfaces with architectural and building works (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection).

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate and supervise daily execution of all building works within the Station.
• Coordinate foremen, supervisors, direct labour, subcontractors and trades involved in construction.
• Supervise masonry, plastering, tiling, ceilings, finishes and architectural elements.
• Coordinate building activities with MEP works and other services.
• Ensure works follow drawings, specifications, method statements and procedures.
• Monitor progress, productivity and site performance, and address delays.

Skills

Building supervision

Masonry & finishing

MEP coordination

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

ACCIONA Construction is seeking an experienced Building General Superintendent for the Malolos Clark Railway project (P02) in the Philippines. Reporting directly to the Station Construction Manager, he/she will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation, coordination and supervision of all building and architectural works on site, ensuring that the different trades are properly coordinated and that the works are executed safely, efficiently and in accordance with the approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements and construction programme.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize, coordinate and supervise the daily execution of all building works within the Station.
• Coordinate foremen, supervisors, direct labour, subcontractors and the different trades involved in the construction.
• Supervise and coordinate masonry, blockwork, plastering, screeding, flooring, tiling, ceilings, partitions, painting, doors, windows, façades, roofing, waterproofing and architectural finishing works.
• Coordinate building activities with MEP works, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC and other building services.
• Ensure proper coordination between civil, structural, architectural and MEP activities, identifying and resolving interfaces before they affect production.
• Coordinate openings, embedded items, penetrations, sleeves, supports and other interfaces required between building and MEP works.
• Organize the different work fronts according to the construction programme and established priorities.
• Ensure adequate availability and allocation of manpower, materials, equipment, tools and temporary resources.
• Coordinate subcontractors and different trades to avoid conflicts, rework, interference and delays.
• Ensure that works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements and construction procedures.
• Monitor daily progress, productivity and performance of site teams and subcontractors.
• Anticipate manpower, material, equipment, access and logistical requirements to maintain continuity of the works.
• Identify construction problems in advance and coordinate practical solutions with the Station Construction Manager, Technical Office and relevant disciplines.
• Closely supervise the quality and workmanship of architectural and finishing works, ensuring the required standard of final appearance and functionality.
• Pay particular attention to finishing details, interfaces between trades and final completion of the works.
• Coordinate inspections, testing and completion activities with the Quality and MEP teams.
• Manage and follow up snagging/punch-list works, defects, incomplete works and final finishing activities until satisfactory closure.
• Ensure completed areas are properly protected to prevent damage from subsequent trades.
• Coordinate with the HSE team and ensure full compliance with project safety requirements and approved working procedures.
• Ensure proper housekeeping, access and organisation of all construction areas.
• Report daily progress, site constraints, resource requirements and potential delays to the Station Construction Manager.
• Support short-term and weekly construction planning and ensure agreed production targets and milestones are achieved.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Minimum 10-15 years of proven experience in building construction, preferably in medium to large-scale and technically complex projects.
• Extensive experience as a Building General Foreman, General Foreman, Building Foreman or equivalent senior site supervision position.
• Strong practical and hands‑on knowledge of the different building trades, including masonry, blockwork, plastering, screeding, flooring, tiling, ceilings, partitions, painting, doors, façades, roofing, waterproofing and architectural finishes.
• Good practical knowledge of MEP works and their interfaces with architectural and building works, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and fire protection systems.
• Proven ability to coordinate