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General Superintendent - Concrete Place and Finish

Kent Companies
9 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Houston, TX, United States
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The General Superintendent provides strategic field leadership and operational oversight for concrete place-and-finish construction activities across multiple projects. This role is responsible for directing and developing Superintendents, Foremen, field personnel, and subcontractors to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, within budget, on schedule, and in accordance with contract documents, project specifications, and company quality standards. The General Superintendent collaborates closely with Project Managers, company leadership, Safety, Human Resources, Talent, and other operational teams to coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and resources; establish and maintain construction schedules; resolve field challenges; and drive consistent execution across all assigned projects. This position is accountable for maintaining a strong safety culture, developing field leadership talent, improving productivity, managing operational risks, and implementing best practices that support the company's overall performance and business objectives. Duties and Responsibilities Field Operations and Project Execution Provide overall field leadership and operational oversight for multiple concrete place-and-finish projects, ensuring consistent execution of company standards, procedures, and best practices. Direct, coordinate, and support Superintendents and Foremen in planning, organizing, and executing daily, weekly, and long-term construction activities. Establish clear expectations for field leadership regarding productivity, workmanship, accountability, schedule performance, and resource utilization. Ensure adequate deployment of manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to meet project requirements and production goals. Monitor project progress, budget to man hour ratio, schedule, identify operational challenges, and implement corrective actions to maintain quality objectives. Coordinate construction sequencing, site logistics, concrete placement operations, finishing activities, and interfacing trades to maximize efficiency and minimize disruptions. Review project plans, specifications, contract documents, and construction requirements to ensure field activities are properly planned and executed. Oversee the effective use of surveying equipment, layout procedures, and elevation controls to ensure compliance with design requirements and project tolerances. Promote efficient material handling, waste reduction, equipment utilization, and labor productivity across all assigned projects. Conduct regular jobsite visits to evaluate field performance, verify compliance with company standards, and provide direction and support to field leadership. Ensure projects are properly staffed, mobilized, and prepared to execute work in accordance with established production plans. Coordinate project closeout activities, punch-list completion, final inspections, and turnover requirements with Project Management and field personnel. Scheduling, Planning, and Coordination Collaborate with Project Managers and company leadership to establish, review, and maintain project schedules, manpower forecasts, production targets, and resource plans. Oversee the development and execution of short-interval schedules, look-ahead plans, and daily work plans by Superintendents and Foremen. Monitor progress against project milestones and contractual completion dates, identifying potential delays and implementing recovery plans as necessary. Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, concrete deliveries, subcontractors, and other critical resources to support planned production. Communicate proactively with Project Managers regarding schedule risks, scope changes, site conditions, labor constraints, and other issues that may affect project performance. Participate in project planning and coordination meetings to align field operations with project budgets, procurement schedules, and construction requirements. Evaluate competing project demands and …

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