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GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT - BUFFALO
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on leader to serve as our General Superintendent in Buffalo, NY, taking charge of all field operations on a large construction project. You'll lead a team of superintendents and make sure every part of the work meets expectations for safety, schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction. You'll be on the job site every day as a key member of the project team, working alongside senior superintendents, project managers, and executives, with real room to grow your skills and your career. If you're a coach at heart who builds strong teams, cares deeply about safety, and thinks several steps ahead, this role is for you. Candidates who don't match every qualification below but are excited about the work are encouraged to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate the daily activities of trade contractors and their subcontractors so the work is high quality and stays on the approved schedule.
- Manage the project budget for general conditions and site services.
- Plan, document, and communicate field changes and how the work will adjust.
- Know the contract documents thoroughly so you can plan ahead and head off problems before they surface.
- Secure the permits needed for construction, or confirm that subcontractors have obtained theirs.
- Serve as the primary safety representative in the field, verifying compliance across all trades and enforcing quality control policies.
- Plan and manage work-arounds, shutdowns, and tie-ins.
- Earn the trust of owners, trade contractors, and unions by being fair, consistent, and dependable.
- Lead regular meetings with contractors.
- Oversee daily reports and project documentation in Procore.
- Build, manage, and update the project schedule, and develop contingency plans when conditions change.
- Keep the project team and trade contractors informed about schedule status and changes.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage jobsite logistics.
- Oversee the project quality plan and put changes in place as needed.
- Resolve jurisdictional disputes between trades.
- Help develop and grow the members of the project team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10 to 15 years of experience as a lead superintendent on commercial or industrial projects in the $30 to $100 million range, whether on a single large project or across several.
- OSHA 30-hour certification.
- STS-C certification.
- Current First Aid, CPR, AED, and Stop the Bleed training.
- Experience supervising a project team.
- Strong technical and communication skills, with excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt as needs change.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Procore.
- Fluency in reading construction documents and drawings, with knowledge of all phases of construction.
- Proficiency across all divisions of work, including methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control.
- Deep knowledge of construction safety processes, and the ability to enforce a project safety plan.
- Ability to build a "safety first" culture where every tradesperson works with an injury-free mindset.
- A coaching leadership style: setting priorities, delegating, giving constructive feedback, recognizing successes, and sharing lessons learned.
- A strategic mindset, with awareness of industry trends and local market conditions.
Location: On the job site daily, Buffalo, NY.
Status: Full-time.
Salary: $123,000 – $158,200 annually plus benefits and a retirement program, based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Fusco Personnel takes great pride in successfully matching talent and culture for our valued clients. We accomplish this through the hard work and expertise of our exemplary specialty recruiters and staff.
Whether you are contemplating your next career move, or you are seeking the key players to bring your business to the next level – consider contacting our experts.
Fusco Personnel is a NYS Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer
