The General Superintendent (Self Perform) is responsible for the overall field execution, production performance, and manpower coordination of all self-perform scopes. This role ensures work is planned, staffed, and executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project schedules and production goals.
The General Superintendent serves as the leader of field operations, driving accountability, consistency, and quality across all crews while working in close partnership with the Senior Project Manager to achieve project success.
Core Responsibilities
Field Execution & Production Management
- Lead all field operations ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, and production goals
- Manage daily and weekly work planning through Superintendents and Foremen
- Drive production tracking against estimated production rates
- Identify and remove field constraints impacting workflow
- Coordinate execution across trades and project phases
Manpower Planning & Resource Allocation
- Own manpower planning across all active projects
- Align staffing with production goals and schedules
- Balance workforce across projects for efficiency
- Support hiring, onboarding, and workforce development
- Ensure crews are equipped and ready for execution
Field Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and mentor Superintendents and Foremen
- Set expectations for planning and accountability
- Build a culture of teamwork and performance
- Develop high-potential field leaders
- Address performance gaps quickly
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with safety standards
- Promote a zero-incident culture
- Maintain quality and workmanship standards
- Ensure jobsite readiness for inspections and turnover
Coordination with Project Management
- Align field execution with project financials and schedules
- Provide real-time updates on risks and production
- Support planning and lookahead processes
- Collaborate on manpower and productivity challenges
Success Metrics
- Production meets or exceeds targets
- Proper staffing alignment across projects
- Zero safety incidents
- High quality with minimal rework
- Strong alignment with project management
- Consistent planning execution
- Improved productivity and workforce development
Minimum Job Requirements
- Experience leading field operations across multiple projects
- Strong understanding of construction methods and sequencing
- Leadership of Superintendents and field crews
- Ability to drive production and accountability
- Strong real-time problem-solving skills
- Effective communication across teams
- Experience with WorkMax, Outbuild or similar tools
- Ability to read plans and specifications
- Knowledge of jobsite safety requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Flexible schedule
- Physical ability for field conditions
- High accountability and leadership
- Team development capability
- Adaptability across projects