General Superintendent - Federal Programs

Tepa Companies; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tepa Companies are seeking a General Superintendent to support Project Managers by scheduling field management personnel and directing complex project tasks. This role requires supervising Federal project field staff and ensuring quality work on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating performance, enforcing safety policies, and coordinating with owners, engineers, inspectors, and government agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years progressive site/project management experience (or 8 years with HS/GED).
• Experience with DoD fueling systems repair, maintenance, or construction.
• Knowledge of welding codes and API/DoD standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documents.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and engage with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Project Field Managers and field supervision teams.
• Coordinate onboarding and training for field supervisors.
• Identify training needs and develop future managers.
• Assess staff capabilities and plan for succession.
• Interact with owners, engineers, inspectors, and agencies to ensure quality and compliance.
• Ensure safety policies and OSHA guidelines are followed.
• Oversee scheduling, budgets, and project scope with PMs.
• Support strategic planning and company goals.
• Travel to multiple project sites as required.

Skills

Site/project management

Communication

Leadership

Quality control

Reading drawings

Scheduling

Problem solving

Safety management

OSHA/USACE rules

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering

High School diploma or GED + 8 years PM experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Tepa Companies

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

About The Tepa Companies

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.
When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.
We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.
LOCATION: This is a remote and traveling position requiring frequent travel to different project sites in support of Tepa's Industrial Services Division.

About The Job

The Tepa Companies are seeking a General Superintendent to support Project Managers through scheduling of field management personnel and providing technical assistance and direction for the execution of complex project tasks. Supervises Federal project field management personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Job Functions

• Provide direct supervision of Project Field Managers
• Coordinate and manage the orientation period for new field supervisors
• Identify training requirements for individuals to foster continuous improvement within the company
• Assess the talents of employees based on expectations for various roles. Identifies and facilitates the development of future managers
• Focus on the phase specific development of employees though training and mentoring
• Conduct effective employee evaluations by identifying individual contributions, improvement opportunities, setting goals and reinforcing company expectations Assist as Company liaison on the job site. Professionally interact with owners, consulting engineers, inspectors, and government agencies to ensure a quality product is produced according to specifications
• Interact internally with peers, project management, safety, accounting, payroll, shipping, purchasing, and engineering to ensure a quality product is produced according to schedule and budget
• Initiate, implement, delegate, and monitor projects involving construction methods and processes to improve the quality, productivity, and safety of the organization
• Contribute to and support company's strategic plan, goals and ideas communicating the core values of the company through leadership and example
• Ensure safety policies, procedures, and applicable OSHA guidelines are properly followed
• Assist with training employees in proper performance of tasks and use of personal protective equipment
• Interact with Project Manager, safety and quality managers and field crews to ensure high quality work is produced in a safe, efficient manner
• Enforce company expectations for all employees regarding safety, quality, attendance, attitude, effort, employee relations and responsibility for self and others
• Oversee or assist on complex projects as needed
• Ensure individuals are accountable for assigned tasks/projects through active involvement with Project Field Managers
• Work to ensure that sufficient plans and preparation have been made to allow quality work to be completed in a safe and efficient manner
• Interact with Site Superintendents and project management regarding shipping requirements
• Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to drawings, specifications, Company standards, procedures, and quality expectations
• Must be able to travel to and between project sites and other business locations, including overnight and out-of-town travel, as required to support projects and operational needs.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering practice plus 4 years progressive site/project management experience or a High School diploma or GED plus 8 years progressive site/project management experience
• 5 years in DoD fueling systems repair, maintenance, or construction
• Experience and understanding of construction site quality control
• Petroleum tank and piping construction and repair experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel computer programs
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, as necessary to perform job responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and write technical documents
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineering welding codes, American Petroleum Institute (API) 570/650/653 standards, and DoD Unified Facilities Guide Specifications and Unified Facilities Criteria requirements
• Knowledge of OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1 policies as they pertain to construction projects
• Ability to tightly control and manage project schedules, scopes of work, contract changes, internal staff resources and subcontractors
• Strong interpersonal, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage concurrent responsibilities to meet multiple project deadlines.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check in compliance with federal regulation
• Must be able to pass a background check required to access US military installations

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled