General Superintendent - Concrete Division

NexGen Contracting, A Gray Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NexGen Contracting is seeking a General Superintendent to join our Concrete Department in Birmingham, AL. The role oversees safety, quality, and scheduling, coordinating supervisory staff and subcontractors to meet project timelines.

The candidate will study specifications, assemble teams, set up sites, procure materials, and ensure documentation and cost controls are properly maintained on site. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or minimum of five years concrete related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet and email applications.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain high safety and quality standards in accordance to company and industry standards.
• Studies specifications and blueprints to plan procedures for materials and construction on basis of starting and completion times.
• Assembles and schedules appropriate team members and sub-contractors at start of project, as well as coordinating staffing requirements throughout the project.
• Sets up construction site and procures tools and materials to be delivered on schedule.
• Directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors to plan and execute work procedures, interpret specifications, and coordinate phases of construction to prevent delays and ensure quality.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure workmanship conforms to specifications and safety standards.
• Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts schedules as indicated by reports.
• Directs workers on major maintenance or reconditioning projects and enforces Gray’s safety program on site.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

NexGen is looking for a General Superintendent to join our growing team in our Concrete Department.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain high safety and quality standards in accordance to company and industry standards.
• Studies specifications and blueprints to plan procedures for materials and construction on basis of starting and completion times.
• Assembles and schedules appropriate team members (supervisory, clerical, engineering, and field workers) and sub-contractors at start of project, as well as coordinating staffing requirements throughout the project.
• Sets up construction site. Procures tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays and ensure quality.
• Confers with supervisory personnel to resolve complaints and grievances within work force.
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications, safety measurements and the adherence to construction schedules.
• Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
• Ensure that appropriate documentation and cost associate documents are completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that purchase orders, receiving reports, and timesheets are correctly coded.
• Directs workers concerned with major maintenance or reconditioning projects for existing installations.
• Responsible for the communication, implementation and enforcement of Gray’s safety program on site.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or minimum of five years concrete related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet and email applications.
• The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you.
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Establish and maintain high safety and quality standards in accordance to company and industry standards.
• Studies specifications and blueprints to plan procedures for materials and construction on basis of starting and completion times.
• Assembles and schedules appropriate team members (supervisory, clerical, engineering, and field workers) and sub-contractors at start of project, as well as coordinating staffing requirements throughout the project.
• Sets up construction site. Procures tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays and ensure quality.
• Confers with supervisory personnel to resolve complaints and grievances within work force.
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications, safety measurements and the adherence to construction schedules.
• Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
• Ensure that appropriate documentation and cost associate documents are completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that purchase orders, receiving reports, and timesheets are correctly coded.
• Directs workers concerned with major maintenance or reconditioning projects for existing installations.
• Responsible for the communication, implementation and enforcement of Gray’s safety program on site.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The team member is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. The noise level is generally moderate to loud. Overtime may be required.

Visa Sponsorship

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May manage subordinate supervisors and other field/craft personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EEO Disclaimer

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