Construction Manager/General Superintendent
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PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Construction Manager/General Superintendent is responsible for the overall success, safety and timely completion of the project. This person will plan and manage project construction activities and schedules and provide technical consultation to project teams, government agencies and clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
Identifies and confirms availability of resources needed and assigns individual work responsibilities for look ahead schedules and for execution of daily construction efforts. Timely advises Project Manager of shortfalls and develops contingency plans to ensure that work stays on schedule and budget.
Manages and executes day-to-day aspects of a project’s construction and scope
Reviews plans for and manages execution of all work by his subordinate superintendents, subcontractors, and firm personnel
Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards
Provides confirmation and documentation of work performed for billing purposes
Minimizes MVL’s exposure and risk on the project
Ensures work is performed safely and timely in accordance with the contract documents and proactively and retroactively alerts the project manager issues.
Facilitates team meetings effectively
Effectively communicates project information to superiors
Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion
Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties
Delivers project on-time, safely, within budget, to the standards specified
Ensures that a minimum of one (1) superintendent is on site at all times.
Other duties as directed by the Project Manager
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED
- Must be fluent in reading, speaking, and writing English and English-language construction terminology.
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory field experience as a construction / project manager.
- Experience working as the General Contractor on international, US federal, State, or Municipal design-build and construction contracts
- Knowledge of scheduling and organizational techniques
- Possess strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills
- Knowledge, skill, and experience with construction methods, techniques, and standards.
- Must also provide specific area(s) of practice/expertise (e.g., civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, materials, finishes, etc.), if any.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
US federal construction industry experience
US Army Corps of Engineer or NAVFAC experience on projects of similar size and scope.
Military Service and/or Experience working with the military
Our employees are our most valuable resources, and we strive to ensure that every one of them is treated as such. In keeping with this philosophy we offer a competitive benefits package including: A very attractive compensation plan which includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid federal holidays, long- and short- term disability, life insurance, paid vacation.
About MVL Group
Global prime contractor providing design-build and defense logistics services.
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