Mission Critical - General Superintendent

Suffolk Construction; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Construction seeks a General Superintendent, Mission Critical to lead field operations on assigned data center projects in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role demands strategic oversight, strong collaboration with clients and architects, and a hands-on approach to scheduling, quality, and safety.

You will mentor field teams, manage pre-construction input, track baselines, and drive on-time, on-budget delivery while upholding Suffolk's values of Passion, Integrity, and Professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and schedule-driven projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor projects for conformance with schedule, quality, and SOPs.
• Develop relationships with clients and architects to ensure satisfaction.
• Recruit, mentor, and train field staff to align talent with project scope.
• Provide leadership on materials, sequencing, scheduling, personnel and methods.
• Support field operations and advocate for project teams.
• Participate in pre-construction activities, sales presentations, and planning.
• Review project baselines and ensure delivery against requirements.
• Create site access and staging plans; aid in budget and staffing decisions.
• Lead monthly updates, ensure workmanship matches plans and specifications.
• Maintain client contact and disseminate information to project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Multi-tasking

Client relations

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Overview

The General Superintendent, Mission Critical provides overall leadership for field operations and execution for the assigned project(s).

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We'll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We'll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you'll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to achieve your ambitions and build your legacy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned projects for conformance with the construction schedule, expected quality levels, and adherence to the company's Standard Operating Procedures
• Work with clients and architects throughout the project, responsible for developing relationships that generate client satisfaction
• Recruit qualified talent; mentor, coach, and train them to perform and ensure effective matching of talent to project scope. This includes Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Career Start Project Engineers and Co-ops
• Provide leadership, advice, and assistance to field staff regarding materials, sequencing, scheduling, personnel and methods of construction
• Serve as an advocate for Field Operations
• Actively participate in the development of business by supporting the Business Development Department
• Pre-construction/Estimating:
• Participate in Sales Presentations and pre-construction services
• Review projects for constructability, develop a plan for construction
• Prepare a summary baseline schedule by providing the logic and durations of major work activities to the scheduler
• Confirm baseline schedule achieves the delivery requirements of the project
• Create site access and staging/sequencing plans and conduct technical reviews
• Provide input on budgets and determine field staff requirements
• Attend the Project Turnover meeting
• Provide the Project Team input on scope reviews and Exhibit "B"s
• Construction; Responsible for implementing all Suffolk policies and procedures including:
• Field Staff Assignments and performance evaluations
• Weekly site visits to evaluate conditions including safety and general presentation
• Ensure that field personnel are performing to established standards
• Oversee the development of the baseline schedule and monitor all project schedules for compliance
• Provide leadership in the monthly update and narrative process
• Confirm that workmanship and materials conform to plans and specifications
• Review project schedules during weekly visit, highlighting potential challenges
• Provide leadership in responding creatively to challenges to bring projects in on schedule and under budget where feasible
• Ensure timely completion of punch lists
• Participate in the one-year warranty walkthrough, ensures timely completion of all issues and that appropriate records are kept
• Client Relationships and Meeting Management:
• Attend all scheduled meetings necessary to monitor and manage projects
• Attend owner meetings as necessary and Project Team (PM/PE) meetings at least twice monthly
• Maintain continuous client contact to gauge performance perceptions
• Communicate relevant information to project teams
• Foster and maintain effective working relationships with team members
• Training:
• Coordinate field training in job specific and safety training
• Ensure that field staff are trained according to Suffolk guidelines
• Participate in design and delivery of Suffolk-specific training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and experience relative to size/scope of projects
• Minimum of 15 years of general contracting with a focus on mission critical/data center experience
• Each project has specific characteristics regarding size, complexity, sector etc, which dictate the precise years of experience and industry knowledge necessary for success, above and beyond generic construction knowledge and experience
• Applicable area licenses
• The ability to constantly multi-task and handle competing priorities between Suffolk business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations
• Business judgment to negotiate the critical balance between budget and construction processes
• Excellent organizational skills to manage the many details necessary for successful construction
• Judgment to know when to appropriately escalat issues up the chain of command
• A strong sense of urgency and initiative, and the ability to quickly study complex issues
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action
• Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to interact effectively with senior management, and the ability to handle and resolve conflict effectively in a firm but fair manner
• Candidate must possess Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Working Conditions

While performing