General Superintendent

Shimizu North America; Guntersville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Shimizu North America seeks an experienced General Superintendent/Construction Manager to lead on-site activities in Guntersville, AL. The role oversees field operations, site safety, productivity, and quality, coordinating with the Project Manager and project team.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, managing subcontractors, daily reporting, change orders, QA/punch lists, and ensuring OSHA compliance on a large cast-in-place concrete project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of related on-site experience.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and safety regulations.
• Experience with cast-in-place concrete and shotcrete.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for company insurance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field operations, safety, productivity, schedule, and quality.
• Coordinate with Project Manager and project team leaders.
• Monitor subcontractors and trades to meet milestones.
• Review construction drawings and shop drawings for feasibility.
• Prepare daily and weekly project reports and site photos.
• Prepare change orders and manage QA and punch lists.
• Ensure OSHA safety compliance and proper training for subs.

Skills

Procore

MS Project

MS Office

Reading drawings

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

High School diploma + 15+ years experience

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Project site is currently TBD. The General Superintendent/Construction Manager position will supervise assigned project activities, including overseeing all field operations, site safety, productivity, schedule, quality work, subcontractors and suppliers. The GS/CM will coordinate and work in conjunction with the Project Manager leading the project team. Specific responsibilities are:

• Monitor subcontractors and trades to meet deadlines and milestones of aggressively paced project schedules


• Must have strong background knowledge of CSA and/or MEP construction methods.


• Must have experience with large scale cast-in-place concrete projects.


• Must work closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other superintendents


• Review construction drawings and shop drawings for job feasibility


• Ensure adherence to strict safety standards ensuring Subcontractors are properly trained and knowledgeable with OSHA and safety related areas


• Completion of daily and weekly Project Reports


• Responsible for daily reporting in construction management software


• Document status of project with digital photographs daily


• Must be able to properly receive purchased materials


• Prepare change orders as required


• Responsible for QA and punch list generation with Subcontractors

Requirements:

• Ability to effectively use a computer and required software (Procore, Microsoft Office, MS Project)


• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.


• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local building codes and safety laws


• Knowledge of permitting, review and inspection process


• Ability to monitor and respond to multiple scopes of work occurring simultaneously


• Ability to forecast scheduling challenges and present possible solutions


• Ability to complete all assigned tasks and responsibilities.


• Ability to be alert to all that is taking place on the job site.


• Ability to show truthfulness and honesty in all situations.


• Ability to be decisive and to recognize key factors and provide input to make difficult decisions.


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience as an on-site Superintendent/Construction Manager; experience with above listed responsibilities.


• Knowledge of construction trades with focus on sitework, concrete, steel, MEP, and interior finishes.


• Experience with cast in place concrete and shotcrete is strongly preferred.


• Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company's auto insurance policy. DMV checks performed annually.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field is preferred. Minimum requirement is a High School diploma, with 15+ years of related experience.