Traveling General Superintendent

JE Dunn Construction; Springfield (MO, IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Superintendent to lead complex construction projects from planning to completion. This pivotal role involves managing teams, ensuring safety compliance, and overseeing subcontractor work while fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a deep understanding of construction management fundamentals. Join a forward-thinking company that values inspired individuals and offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the construction landscape.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of construction experience with 10+ years in field supervision.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of assigned projects, ensuring safety and quality.
• Manage subcontractors and project teams, coordinating workflow.
• Develop project plans and schedules in collaboration with the Project Manager.

Skills

Construction Management Fundamentals

Project Management Software

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Lean Principles

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

12+ Years of Construction Experience

Tools

MS Office

Project Management Software

Job description

Best People + Right Culture

These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The General Superintendent will develop and execute the project plan and oversee all aspects of assigned projects with significant complexity. This position will be responsible for managing the team, planning all construction sequencing, and meeting project goals. All activities will be performed in support of JE Dunn's strategy, vision, and values.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

Superintendent Family - Core

• Leads all aspects of the company's safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents and retrains staff as needed.
• Provides management of subcontractors and organization of the overall job and workflow.
• Manages and oversees company staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and programs such as Safety, Quality, and EEOC for a small project or a major portion of a larger project.
• Develops work plans for subcontractors and self-performed work.
• Coordinates and manages the care, custody, and control of the project site.
• Leads various meetings including daily standup and weekly trade meetings.
• Attends, manages, and participates in appropriate progress and/or project OAC meetings.
• Creates, manages, changes, and implements the project's schedule as needed, in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• May be responsible for tracking and monitoring project budget and costs using the project management system's reports and data from the project manager.
• Communicates key project information to owners, design team, governing authorities, subcontractors, suppliers, and other departments.
• Follows the project filing and documentation organization system as dictated for the project. Updates drawings, logs, diaries, and inspection notebooks.
• Approves and/or records unit cost information for weekly reports and completes daily reports, logs, and tracking reports.
• Evaluates progress on self-perform work and makes adjustments as needed.
• Manages material and equipment needs for the project.
• Supports the MOC (Material and Other Costs) and DLSC (Dunn Logistics Service Center) procurement and approval processes.
• Assists in the selection of the formwork, tools, and equipment necessary to complete self-perform operations.
• Manages timecard approval process to ensure reporting of accurate hours and proper cost codes.
• Ensures quality compliance through use of specifications, setting quality standards, in-house QA/QC, and outside resources.
• Supports project closeouts by supervising pre-punch activities and coordinating activities with the owner, architect, and authorities.
• Gains understanding of the project pursuit process and methodology.
• Participates with field leadership and the project team to develop a project pre-plan; implements, monitors, and adjusts as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partners with field leadership to establish field staffing for assigned projects.
• Partners with project management to identify schedule and costs associated with project changes.
• Participates in negotiations with the owner and architect for project changes.
• Participates in project review meetings, including monthly reviews and other key meetings.
• Participates in buyout meetings with subcontractors and vendors.
• Understands and applies terms and conditions of owner and subcontractor contracts.
• Responsible for recruiting top talent.
• Leads, supports, and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring implementation of JE Dunn's non-discrimination policy.

Additional Core Responsibilities

General Superintendent

• Manages the largest, most complex projects from initial planning to completion.
• Provides management and oversight to multiple projects and teams.
• Leads and executes company and regional strategic initiatives.
• Contributes to the development of company training content and develops internal experts.
• Delivers leadership messages effectively to internal and external audiences.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and timely.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management software.
• Knowledge of construction management fundamentals, project processes, and trades.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred; relevant experience considered in lieu.
• 12+ years of construction experience, including 10+ years of field supervision.
• Experience leading Lean principles (preferred).

Working Environment

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.

Benefits & Equal Opportunity

Details about benefits are available via the provided link. JE Dunn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Unsolicited resumes from search firms are not accepted.