Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm, we are challenging the construction industry's assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.
Consistently ranked among the nation's largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
Our Benefits
Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
And more!
Summary
Balfour Beatty is seeking a General Superintendent in Charlotte. The ideal candidate will be a proven field leader with strong communication and coordination skills, responsible for managing all day-to-day construction activities on-site.
The General Superintendent has the primary responsibility for all field operations, including the coordination of subcontractors' work. Responsible for all field activities associated with the project, including ultimate responsibility for implementation of our Zero Harm safety culture for the jobsite, supervision of all field construction work by subcontractors and self-performed work. Shares responsibility with the project manager for developing the project budget, actively participating in the preconstruction phase, and ensuring that the project is built on time, within budget, and according to company policies and procedures. Manages and mentors superintendents, assistant superintendents and other field personnel.
Essential Functions
Project Financial Responsibilities:
- Help the project manager review and update progress and cost reports, schedules, and requirements for completion on a regular basis.
- Actively participate in development and management of project's general conditions, construction schedule, project planning/phasing, and buyout strategy during preconstruction.
Preconstruction Services:
- Participate in preconstruction planning, when possible, regarding the project schedule and budget. Review project estimates and cost control system at the beginning of the project.
- Communicate with subcontractors and employees (along with the project manager) a consistent level of expectations and direction regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, quality control and other performance standards. Ensure all employees have relevant safety/loss prevention training for their position.
- Participate in making scopes for subcontracts and pre-bid/post-bid meetings.
Project Start-up and Scheduling:
- Thoroughly understand project specifications, the contract, and the contract's general conditions, and confirm that all materials and subcontract work comply with contract documents and quality specifications. Implement programs for EEO, risk management, training, and quality control.
- Explore and advise the project team on appropriate changes in methods, materials schedules, and procedures. Ensure all materials are properly tested according to specifications and ensure that all test results are properly recorded.
Project Administration, Operations and Close-out:
- Ensure that project site and company assets are secure. Communicate individual safety roles, responsibilities and expectations to our clients, Operations staff, subcontractors, vendors, and the public to maintain a safe and respectful working environment at all times.
- Manage and document employee and subcontractor problems or nonperformance (along with the project manager) through mentoring/training, disciplinary action, termination, back charges, or other appropriate actions.
- Review and approve all bills for materials and subcontractor requisitions. Confirm that extra charges from subcontractors/suppliers are reasonable, and work is correctly executed. Coordinate with the project manager for approval on extra charges.
- Facilitate weekly project progress and safety meetings with all subcontractor representatives and coordinate the upcoming week's work. Partner with Safety and Health Professionals assigned to the project site. Attend all progress meetings with the owner/architect representatives.
- Keep owners/architects informed of progress throughout the life of the project.
- Ensure that the project closeout process is finalized to settle all financial obligations, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the client.
Promote Customer Relations:
- Build effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations.
- Make presentations to proactively seek new business opportunities through relationships.
Culture, Leadership and Employee Development:
- Promote the Creed. Communicate vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
- Build and stretch people and self by providing challenging assignments, achievable and motivational development plans, and ongoing actionable and candid feedback that help employees achieve career goals.
- Negotiate skillfully in tough situations with internal and external parties by winning concessions without damaging relationships and being direct and diplomatic.
- Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
- Assist in developing/facilitating superintendent-related company training programs.
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 10+ years of commercial construction field experience. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity, the years of experience may vary. Depending upon the role, this may require demonstrated ability to assist with more than one project at a time.
- Strong understanding of structural, MEP, and architectural coordination.
- Proven ability to manage site operations, safety, and schedules.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Proficiency with construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, and Primavera P6.
Preferred Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience managing a wide variety of project types (ground-up, renovation, adaptive reuse projects).
- Demonstrated success leading diverse subcontractor teams.
- OSHA 30 certification and advanced safety training.
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.