General Superintendent

Obayashi Na; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO Plan

Vision Insurance

401K Matching

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K Matching

Job summary

A leading international contractor in Manchester, New Hampshire is seeking a General Superintendent to oversee heavy civil and underground construction projects. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in tunnel construction and strong communication skills. The role involves supervising personnel, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including full health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in tunnel construction/engineering for heavy civil projects.
• Pressurized tunneling experience utilizing slurry-type TBM.
• Tunnel construction experience using precast tunnel lining systems.
• Attention to Detail and ability to recognize discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and coordinate all field personnel including subcontractors.
• Monitor craft compliance with health, safety, and environmental rules.
• Manage TBM supply contracts and monitor performance.
• Daily progress reports and payroll per project requirements.
• Maintain adequate materials and equipment inventories to support production.
• Monitor craft compliance with all health, safety, and environmental rules and ensure all work is done in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment, document, and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Ensure all crew members, including subcontractors, are properly trained in safety procedures, equipment use, and tunneling techniques.
• Manage TBM supply contracts from inception to project completion, including budget control, contract clauses, compliance, contract execution, and client communication.
• Monitor the TBM assembly, installation, testing, commissioning, and production performance.
• Organizing and scheduling required downtime and maintenance for TBM.
• Interact with the Client and the Client's representative regarding construction operations.
• Proactively identify potential construction or safety risks, including ground conditions, equipment failure, or hazardous materials, and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Heavy civil construction knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High school graduate

Job description

OBAYASHI CORPORATION is seeking qualified candidates with experience in Heavy Civil and Underground Construction to fill a lead role as a General Superintendent providing construction and tunnel mining expertise on a tunnel project, including planning, scheduling, benchmarking, logistics, and overseeing the production status of the project. This position will be based in Manchester, New Hampshire, and will report to the Project Manager.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise, direct, and coordinate all field personnel (including subcontractors, laborers, and other staff).
• Coordinate tunnel activities with other project operations.
• Oversee and support the election and procurement of project equipment.
• Daily progress reports and payroll per project requirements.
• Maintain adequate materials and equipment inventories to support production.
• Monitor craft compliance with all health, safety, and environmental rules and ensure all work is done in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment, document, and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Ensure all crew members, including subcontractors, are properly trained in safety procedures, equipment use, and tunneling techniques.
• Manage TBM supply contracts from inception to project completion, including budget control, contract clauses, compliance, contract execution, and client communication.
• Monitor the TBM assembly, installation, testing, commissioning, and production performance.
• Organizing and scheduling required downtime and maintenance for TBM.
• Interact with the Client and the Client's representative regarding construction operations.
• Proactively identify potential construction or safety risks, including ground conditions, equipment failure, or hazardous materials, and develop mitigation strategies.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in tunnel construction/engineering for heavy civil projects
• Pressurized tunneling experience utilizing slurry-type TBM
• Tunnel construction experience using precast tunnel lining systems
• Drill and Blast Experience
• General Construction Experience

SKILLS

• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office and email.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of heavy civil construction principles, with ability to read plans and specifications.
• Attention to Detail and ability to recognize discrepancies.

OTHER

• The primary work environment is the project site work, including the tunnel and tunnel boring machine, as well as the site office environment.
• Able to work after hours, weekends and on call when needed.
• Limited traveling for meetings and site visits.
• Ability to walk and work on outdoor construction job sites.
• Ability to lift and/or lift up to 40 lbs.

BENEFITS

Obayashi Offers Competitive Market Salaries and Benefits Packages including:

• Medical PPO Plan and HDHP
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Matching

Employee benefits are 100% covered by Obayashi and family coverage is covered at 80%.

About Obayashi

Obayashi Corporation has delivered quality solutions to infrastructure challenges across the globe for more than 130 years. Founded in 1892, Obayashi is the largest Japanese Contractor and the fourth-largest International Contractor conducting business in the United States. Obayashi has been operating and completing projects in the United States since 1979. Obayashi provides a full range of general contractor services in both public works and private sectors including: office buildings, residences, tunnels, highways, rail systems, bridges, artificial islands, airports and nuclear power plants. Other services include urban planning and architecture, real estate and property development, environmental, and waste services. The North American Operations consolidated revenue is over $3 billion in the United States and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Obayashi Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws, providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and coworkers.

To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, the Company will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship would result. If you need accommodation to complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department by either visiting Obayashi Corporation at 950 Tower Lane, Ste 800, Foster City, CA 94404 or call [phone].

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