General Superintendent

Frey Consulting Group; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Superintendent to lead commercial construction projects. This dynamic role involves planning, scheduling, and directing all field operations while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large-scale projects valued between $50-150 million and will work closely with project managers to drive success. Join a company that values innovation and quality, offering a competitive salary and bonus package for the right candidate. If you have a passion for construction and leadership, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of commercial general contractor Superintendent experience.
• Strong supervisory responsibility and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and direct construction of commercial projects.
• Manage field staff and enforce safety programs effectively.
• Coordinate project requirements and oversee budget considerations.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Financial Analysis

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction discipline

Equivalent work experience

Job description

About the Company

Our Client is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice and sports. The company prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development.

About the Role

The General Superintendents plan, schedule, organize and direct the construction of commercial building projects. They are responsible for all field execution of the project. Primarily responsible for organizing the work, field staff management, OSHA and Company Safety Manual implementation, the work methods utilized on your project, scheduling, meeting cost control goals, conforming to drawings and specifications, quality of workmanship, and the assignment of work activities to accomplish the best economical, safe, and efficient execution of the work. The General Superintendents may have multiple Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents as direct reports. They work closely with the Project Manager and/or Project Executive on all project needs.

Responsibilities

• Identifies Project requirements and Owner Contract requirements, oversees and manages all field construction processes, provides subcontractor selection input.
• Responsible for coordination and oversight of projects including budgetary considerations for labor, material and equipment.
• Develops Project Plan with Project manager and reviews scopes, subcontractors, surveys site.
• Develop project construction schedule detailing the timing of material delivery, subcontractor work schedules and overall project plans.
• Advise Project Manager of circumstances and issues that will have a significant impact on the project schedule.
• Prepare and maintain reports in accordance with company policies and procedures that accurately describe project status.
• Document issues and problems that have developed along with identification of the person(s) responsible for their resolution.
• Verify accuracy of drawing plan measurements of floors, walls, ceilings, etc. Identify discrepancies and take corrective action with Estimating or Project Manager.
• Schedule the routing and delivery of materials and take appropriate precautions to prevent job-site theft. Ensure schedules considers current project work schedules and building access/hoist/elevator usage.
• Chair weekly project construction meetings with subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other vendors.
• Participate in Owner/ Architect/ Contractor meetings to discuss project status. Document issues that impact the project schedule or will impact project budget and assign resolution to appropriate individuals in attendance.
• Manages and continually enforces Safety Program by establishing company Safety Team, Project Safety Plans, sets up Safety Incentive Program, orients new hires/Subcontractors, establishes Job-site Safety Team.
• Provides labor and materials cost information, provides Value Engineering and Cost Reduction information, and provide staffing requirements.
• Develops Site Utilization Plan, establishes phasing/sequence/plan, develops temporary utility requirements.
• Identifies and procures permits, mobilizes on site, establishes security requirements, establishes building control, establishes construction joint/pour break locations, incorporates Subcontractors’ input in Project Plan, identifies equipment needs/durations, assists Engineers in Submittal and material procurement, and establishes site specific plans.
• Implements housekeeping procedures, maintains signage and notices, maintains MSDS Logs, identifies competent Safety person for each Subcontractor, conducts hazard analysis, enforces provisions of Drug-free Awareness Program, establishes fire evacuation routes, conducts toolbox Safety Meetings, performs regular Safety Inspections, complies with site specific Safety Requirements, corrects unsafe conditions, promotes safety awareness, solicits outside Vendor Safety Seminars, and participates in OSHA Inspections.
• Confirms accuracy of Pay Request, manages Subcontractors’ Scopes of work, conducts daily Superintendent/Foremen Meetings, conducts weekly Subcontract Meetings, manages Subcontractor daily progress, manages Plans and Specs compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a Construction discipline or equivalent work experience is preferred plus 10-15 years of commercial general contractor Superintendent experience. Experience should include strong supervisory responsibility as a Superintendent. Well-developed communications, decision making, financial analysis, interpersonal, organizational and team work skills are required. Strong ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with clients and architects is required. 10 – 15 years of experience as the primary superintendent on commercial construction projects valued in the $50-150 million range.

Salary up to $200k Plus bonus and package (more for the right applicant)