General Superintendent

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

About Hensel Phelps:

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #12 overall general contractor in 2021 by ENR, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community—Hensel Phelps brings our clients’ visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

Position Description:

• The General Superintendent’s (GS) role is primarily to act in support and oversight of the Project Superintendent by focusing on long range project scheduling and planning and identifying and analyzing course corrections when necessary.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Environmental Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8-10 years of construction operations management experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• OSHA 30 Certified.
• CPR & First Aid Certified.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Possess the passion for construction necessary to generate a consistent positive work environment and foster collaborative teams with varying styles and backgrounds. Must be able to work independently and with other team members.
• Solid problem-solving skills and ability to exhibit consistent and competent judgement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail while working under deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
• Must possess the ability to strategically allocate resources and effectively manage assets.
• Must possess technical understandings of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines.
• Experienced in construction layout, blueprint, and shop drawing reading.
• Proven management capabilities having demonstrated the ability to delegate tasks and motivate direct reports.
• Strong understanding of financial metrics and key performance indicators.
• Extensive experience overseeing and implementing safety programs. Must understand and be able to lead construction specific safety initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ProjectSight Construction Management Software, preferred.
• Scheduling software experience, preferred.

Essential Duties:

• The General Superintendent (GS) acts as a resource by mentoring, training, and developing personnel and craft in all aspects of their careers.
• The GS assists the Operations Managers with decisions about the type and quantity of resources needed to manage and supervise a project.
• Responsible for reviewing the Book of 14 and helps to perform Quality Control Audits. Review of these tools helps the GS stay in touch with the staff, communicate expectations, offer observations, and provide ideas to help the team manage the project effectively.
• Evaluation of promotions, pay increases, bonuses and S-Unit distribution is the joint responsibility of the GS and Operations Manager.
• Develops strong and collaborative relationships with Hensel Phelps’ owners and clients, thereby helping to resolve issues on projects and to understand potential future opportunities.
• Accountable for guiding the District and the Company policies related to core employees, craft benefits, craft development, safety, quality control, etc. through the GS Roundtable and other forums. The GS makes decisions on how and where the Company’s craft workforce will be used and assigned.
• As needed, assists in procurement and preconstruction efforts by reviewing constructability, quality, and schedule considerations. This includes assisting with the bids in terms of our self-work to see if the project will fit in with the current workload of our craft workforce by developing the WH/unit, schedule, durations, etc.

Benefits:

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance, as well as optional participation in a flexible spending account for dependent care expenses (FSA). Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees (project engineers and above) also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)