Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Project Superintendent. This candidate will possess the skills, talents, and abilities to achieve success at the highest levels of the Construction Building Trades. This is a working position. You will be required to strap on a belt and work alongside your team except on occasions that take you away from the jobsite, such as to get materials, or pick up necessary supplies.
What is a general project superintendent?
Broadly speaking, general project superintendents ensure construction projects are completed profitably, in line with applicable quality and safety standards, and on time. Of course, this burden rests solely on their shoulders. Many other construction project management professionals contribute as well, often taking direction from – and reporting to – the general superintendent.
A general project superintendent’s job description varies depending on the project’s needs. Typically, however, their duties will include:
- determining a project’s needs
- setting deadlines
- tracking (and reporting on) progress
- equipment management
- ordering materials
- giving subcontractors feedback
- handling job site emergencies and conflicts
- coordinating with construction human resources personnel
1. Excellent communication
General project superintendents are responsible for keeping tabs on just about every aspect of a construction project. This requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Problem-solving skills
It’s not uncommon for things to go wrong on construction projects. Inept general project superintendents who struggle to solve these issues in a timely manner can prompt extensive cost overruns that jeopardize the very viability of their companies.
Whether a subcontractor is dragging their feet or excessive change orders from the client are prompting major delays, the general superintendent is responsible for figuring it all out.
3. Experience
It’s tough to oversee so many aspects of a construction project without having extensive prior experience. Consequently, general project superintendents typically come from more specialized roles.
This is important for reasons beyond merely helping the project superintendent keep tabs on everything. It can also be important in the context of their ability to connect with other stakeholders. To phrase this another way, professionals typically have a much easier time heeding demands from superintendents they have full confidence in.
4. Interpersonal skills
Construction project superintendents work with many people on a daily basis. To keep these professional relationships running smoothly, project superintendents need interpersonal skills such as:
- awareness
- empathy
- diplomacy
- listening
- networking
- the ability to read body language
- team-building
- respect
- tolerance
These skills can provide benefits beyond the project at hand. Often, receiving a new contract is as much about your company’s network as it is about the bid itself. General project superintendents play a key role in setting the tone that other professionals (including decision-makers at general contracting firms) remember most. A construction project superintendent with a great set of interpersonal skills and a people-first approach can significantly improve labor productivity.
5. Professionalism
As part of setting the tone, construction project superintendents must display exemplary professionalism in how they treat and interact with others.
It should go without saying that abusive, intimidating behavior is never tolerated at reputable companies people actually want to work with. Beyond basic respect, project superintendents can also thrive by handling correspondence professionally and keeping projects on pace.
6. Initiative
Because construction projects have so many moving parts, project superintendents who don’t take initiative and plan ahead often struggle.
Conversely, the professionals who thrive in this role create contingency plans that maintain operational efficiency even in the face of unexpected challenges.
7. Resourcefulness
While the role of general superintendent is certainly challenging, there are many tools available to assist professionals resourceful enough to utilize them.
Construction resource management software, for example, can help superintendents keep tabs on personnel, materials, and equipment with ease. It’s much more efficient than spreadsheets, freeing general superintendents up to focus on uniquely human tasks rather than maintaining databases. We have that technology in use and provide it to you.
8. Thick skin
There’s no denying that any professional needs a thick skin to thrive in construction. It’s an aggressive industry in which management professionals need to hold their own and not fear butting heads with others if it means achieving key goals.
9. The ability to work under pressure
Even on small construction projects, the pressure can be intense. General project superintendents can find themselves caught between clients who want maximum efficiency for the least amount of money possible and subcontractors who want their interests protected.
Successful project superintendents don’t buckle under this pressure. Rather, they’re able to harness their skills (such as the aforementioned interpersonal and problem-solving abilities) just as well – if not better even as tension rises.
10. Commitment
Good construction project superintendents don’t settle for subpar quality. They’re always looking for ways to go above and beyond. This commitment to quality helps maintain trust among project stakeholders.
11. Technological savvy
Technology plays an increasingly important role in the construction industry. Successful professionals – including general project superintendents – therefore need to be capable of learning new software and integrating it into their workflow.
12. Delegating
Because the role of general project superintendent is so far-reaching, it’s impossible for any single person to manage the minutiae well all by themselves. Hence, successful superintendents are masters at strategically delegating tasks.
By extension, they’re also good at assessing subordinates and determining which team members are best suited to handle specific tasks.
13. Attention to detail
Even when project superintendents delegate tasks, they need to remain focused on the details. After all, they’ll be at least partially accountable for any errors found in those details.
Do you think you meet the requirements above? If so, apply with an updated resume and correct contact number so we can reach you.
YOU MUST APPLY WITH THREE PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES WITH UP TO DATE CONTACT INFORMATION.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 60 per week depending on weather
Benefits:
Employee assistance program
Health savings account
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
Project management: 10 years (Required)
Leadership: 10 years (Required)
Remodeling: 10 years (Required)
New Home Construction: 10 years (Required)
Foreman: 10 years (Required)
Superintendent: 10 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Fayetteville, WV 25840: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
25% (Required)
Work Location: On the road within a 75 mile radius of Zip Code 25840.
Seldom to no overnight hotel stays