General Superintendent

Shimizu North America; New Richmond (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shimizu North America is seeking a General Superintendent/Construction Manager to supervise field operations, safety, schedule, and quality on a large-scale project. You will coordinate with the Project Manager and lead subcontractors to meet milestones while ensuring OSHA compliance and proper documentation.

The role requires extensive on-site leadership, strong knowledge of codes, and experience with cast-in-place concrete.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering, architecture, or construction management; minimum 15+ years of on-site superintendent/construction manager experience.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, safety laws, and permitting processes.
• Experience with cast-in-place concrete, MEP trades, sitework, and coordination with subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field operations, safety, productivity, schedule, and quality across assigned activities.
• Coordinate with project manager and team; monitor subcontractors to meet milestones.
• Review drawings, prepare change orders, and manage site reporting in CM software.
• Ensure OSHA compliance, QA/punch list generation, and proper material receiving.
• Lead daily/weekly project reporting and maintain digital project documentation.

Skills

Reading drawings

Project scheduling

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

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.