General Superintendent Job at Caddell Construction

Job Responsibility

Works closely with Project Superintendent, Project Manager, Quality Control Manager and Home Office Mechanical Procurement coordinator as required, in formulating, discussing and finalizing the overall plan of operations, job layout, job schedule, etc
Manages the day-to-day work of crafts and subcontractors in field, delegates work through foreman and/or subcontractor representatives
Must work with subcontractors of different cultures and languages
Maintains regular communications with project staff to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule
Reviews plans and specifications of job, job budget and estimate with project manager and project superintendent to ensure that quantities, values, manpower requirements and deliveries of various divisions of job are understood
Participates in weekly progress meetings with subcontractors
Assists in preparation of plan at beginning of job, for receiving, storing and handling materials as required
Assists in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required
Maintains best possible relationship with owner and architectural-engineering firm associated with job
Strives to develop spirit of cooperation and respect between Caddell and representatives of the other partners on the project
Performs additional assignments per project manager’s and project superintendent’s direction

Minimum high school diploma/GED and 15 years total construction management experience (with at least five years design/build experience with mechanical systems) required
Four-year degree in building science, construction management or engineering and 10 years total construction management experience (with at least five years design/build experience with mechanical systems) preferred
Strong leadership and management skills required
Deep knowledge and understanding of mechanical systems required
Requires excellent technical and management skills
Strong client relations skills are a must
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage costs and control schedule
Excellent knowledge of safety requirements
Ability to coach, lead and motivate multinational and multi-disciplined employees
Shows leadership, concise execution of plans, vision of project future, and effective communication of vision to subordinates, integrity and strong communication skills
Current clearance, or the ability to obtain, a Department of Defense minimum secret security clearance required
U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance required
Must have the ability to crawl, climb, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, stand for longs periods of time, lift and hold in excess of 50lbs, talk, hear and occasionally sit
Must have the ability to withstand confined spaces and or/extreme heights while negotiating tasks at hand in a safe manner to themselves and/or others