General Superintendent

Metric DCX; Archbald (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with employer match

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking a General Superintendent to provide leadership for field operations on assigned projects. The role focuses on scheduling, quality, safety, and client satisfaction, with hands-on guidance for Superintendents and field staff.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and at least 15 years of general contracting experience, with strong leadership and planning skills for complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.
• Minimum of 15 years of general contracting experience.
• Applicable area licenses.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor projects for schedule, quality, and SOP adherence.
• Develop client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
• Mentor and coach field staff (Superintendents, Field Engineers, etc.).
• Lead safety, planning, and resource management on site.
• Oversee project budget input and baseline schedules.
• Coordinate training and site delivery, including turnover and warranty.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Scheduling

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

We are a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment. By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our proprietary platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results.

We are a national company managing some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors.

We believe that our total rewards program should offer employees and their families the support they need when it matters most. That's why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support them and their loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.

Benefits include competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, backup daycare days each year, short and long term disability, commuter benefits, and more.

The Role

We are seeking people who are bold, curious, innovative, and 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).

Responsibilities

• 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, 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, including Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and entry level Project Engineers
• 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
• Participate in sales presentations and preconstruction 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 contract exhibits

Construction: Responsible for implementing all company 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, ensure 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 company guidelines
• Participate in design and delivery of company specific training

Qualifications

• 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 multitask and handle competing priorities between 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 escalation 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 strong core values including passion, integrity, hard work, professionalism, and caring