Construction General Superintendent at McCownGordon Construction in Kansas City, Kansas

Job Description:

People love to work here, plain and simple.
It's easy to love your job when you're surrounded by driven, passionate leaders. We show up every day and give it our all; not because we have to, but because we want to.


Leads overall construction operations for major complex projects, and/or multiple projects concurrently. Trains and mentors associates, and others in career development. Understands and applies MGC's processes, procedures and instills our core values.



PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES




PRECONSTRUCTION

• Supports in the review of owner contract terms with clients.
  
  


• Supports and/or develops the overall construction schedule/schedules.
  
  


• Actively participates in project pursuits.
  
  


• Leads and manages overall Site Specific Safety and QA/QC Action Plans.
  
  


• Leads and manages comprehensive site logistics and phasing plans.
  
  


• Reviews and offers feedback of Trade Partner scopes of work and contract prior to be finalized.
  
  


• Provides leadership and learning opportunities to Jr associates.
  
  


• Manages the overall project permitting process.
  
  


• Develops General Conditions and General Requirements.
  
  


• Communicates with client as needed during the preconstruction process.
  
  

PROJECT SET-UP AND PLANNING

• Manages and provides feedback to associates developing a comprehensive phased project logistics plan.
  
  


• Manages and provides feedback to associates developing a overall site mobilization, construction workflow, and comprehensive hoisting and rigging plans.
  
  


• Manages overall implementation and compliance of the SWPPP.
  
  


• Manages and / or leads project pre-planning / kick-off meetings with Trade Partners prior to mobilization.
  
  


• Ensures all locates have been identified, communicated, and established project control points.
  
  


• Manages overall execution of project permits.
  
  

SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT

• Co-develops and/or develops complex project schedule to ensures overall project schedule is complete and accurate.
  
  


• Manages and coordinates Trade Partners, vendors and site staff on a weekly /monthly / quarterly basis.
  
  


• Manages most critical activities that must happen over the next several months / quarter.
  
  


• Identifies, develops, and manages recovery or resequencing plan if necessary to remain on schedule.
  
  


• Looks ahead and manages through sequencing, phasing, and communicate the overall plan.
  
  


• Ensures master schedule is updated and delays are properly documented.
  
  


• Understands and manages a project's critical and near critical path.
  
  


• Manages weekly schedule updates and provides appropriate level of detail for look-ahead schedule(s).
  
  


• Effectively communicates schedule to all project stakeholders.
  
  


• Effectively works in the scheduling software.
  
  


• Provides feedback and schedule development input to junior associates.
  
  

BUDGET MANAGEMENT

• Manages project budget and weekly/monthly reports to ensure project meets or exceeds budget specifications.
  
  


• Identifies, Develops, and Manages corrective measures to steer project back in budget.
  
  


• Manages field staff to ensure project budget and weekly reports meet or exceed project specification.
  
  


• Manages weekly labor and material reports, communicates discrepancies to appropriate leaders.
  
  


• Reviews with Project Management to determine if Trade Partner's monthly billing are accurate.
  
  


• Executes Field Work Directives.
  
  

SAFETY MANAGEMENT

• Manages, prepares, and implements project safety plan with guidance from the Safety Department.
  
  


• Manages weekly site safety walk-throughs, ensures documentation, and corrective actions are immediately resolved.
  
  


• Coaches project team in what to look for, i.e. (trenches, rigging, etc.).
  
  


• Ensures project safety is the highest priority.
  
  


• Manages the ORM process, ensures they are completed and documented daily.
  
  


• Manages safety orientations, ensures they are being conducted and documented for every worker onsite.
  
  


• Manages Trade Partner safety requirements are received and in place prior to site mobilization.
  
  


• Leads the review of hazardous building material survey(s).
  
  


• Leads potential high-risk activities and assists with the pre-planning.
  
  

LOGISTICS CENTER

• Manages comprehensive material and equipment plan to maximize enhancements.
  
  


• Manages comprehensive equipment needs with the Logistics Center and evaluate merits of purchases vs. rental.
  
  


• Manages budget and schedule to ensure equipment is onsite when needed. (Skid Steer, Crane, Ground Thaw, etc.).
  
  


• Leads budget review and establishes a plan to maximize tool and equipment rental enhancements.
  
  


• Provides logistic center with large equipment utilization plan, allowing time to purchase large equipment if needed.
  
  


• Manages and ensures monthly Logistics billing invoice matches tools onsite.
  
  


• Manages proper maintenance of company owned equipment.
  
  

SELF PERFORM

• Manages production rates with team to ensure work is being performed within budget and unit requirements.
  
  


• Oversees the development of project staff and field craft needs.
  
  


• Provides feedback, addresses disciplinary issues, encourages and recognize team members for safe work, completed on time, and with highest quality.
  
  


• Ensures self-perform is receiving adequate notice for any manpower request.
  
  


• Manages and coaches project staff with development and implementation of recovery plan if needed to get back on track.
  
  


• Manages and ensure proper tools are onsite as needed for self-perform needs.
  
  


• Manages schedule, coordination, and unit tracking of field craft and self-perform tasks.
  
  

BUILDING PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS

• Works with BPS to ensure BIM engagement (if applicable).
  
  


• Accompanies BPS Manager during site visits.
  
  


• Leads efforts ensuring deficiencies are being documented and corrected with pictures in ProCore.
  
  


• Manages overall mock-up process, develops a plan, and ensures implementation.
  
  


• Manages and leads preinstallation meetings are being held prior to any Trade Partner starting work.
  
  


• Manages QA/QC inspections, non-conforming work is being identified, tracked and corrected through proper documentation.
  
  


• Manages Quality Manager collaboration to maintain project Action Plans ensuring they are managed effectively.
  
  


• Manages and leads Building Envelope Coordination Meeting, ensuring all related Trade Partners are reviewing building details prior to start of work.
  
  


• Manages and actively participates in project site-walks with Quality Manager during site visits.
  
  

DOCUMENTATION

• Manages overall project documentation ensuring documents are maintained, organized, and up to date.
  
  


• Ensures filing systems are well organized and maintained for all project files.
  
  


• Ensures drawings, daily logs, and inspections are up to date.
  
  


• Ensures regular photo documentation is being conducted (StructionSite, Drone Flyovers, etc.).
  
  


• Ensures changes or field as-built are documented with the design team.
  
  


• Ensures complete and accurate Daily Log's along with proper distribution to team members within 24 hours.
  
  

PROJECTIONS AND DEEP DIVES

• Manages and reviews the project status report and progress photos.
  
  


• Manages and ensures project schedule is up to date and accurate.
  
  


• Leads and participates in meeting(s) with project team.
  
  


• Manages and reviews deep dive site visit plans (parking, site walk, project preparedness, etc.).
  
  


• Manages team to ensure follow up action Items are documented and tracked to completion in a timely manner.
  
  


• Coaches, empowers, and provides project team support during meeting.
  
  

MEETINGS AND RELATIONSHIPS

• Manages, leads, or supports weekly Trade Partner Meetings.
  
  


• Manages, leads, or supports Pre-Installation Meetings.
  
  


• Co-develops and leads, or supports team in OAC Meetings.
  
  


• Manages to ensure meeting minutes are issued in a timely manner.
  
  


• Leads by example, to ensure team is representing themselves in a professional manner at all times.
  
  

RISK MANAGEMENT

• Assist and coach team to ensure contract is in place with owner ahead of mobilizing onsite.
  
  


• Assist and coach team to ensure contract is signed with Trade Partners prior to them starting work onsite.
  
  


• Assist and coach team to ensure receipt of all applicable Safety items from Trade Partners (fall protection plan, safety plans, etc.) prior to starting work onsite.
  
  


• Assist and coach team to ensure Trade Partner COI has been received and isn't expired.
  
  


• Assist and coach team to ensure FWD's are in place ahead of any extra work being started.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (requirements before going into job)

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  
  


• 15 - 20+ years' experience in the construction industry.
  
  


• Knowledge of personal computer and e-mail applications.
  
  


• Proven ability to accurately schedule, lead, and develop construction activities or projects.
  
  


• Demonstrated success in effectively managing safety on projects.
  
  


• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contract documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients, trade partners, or associates.
  
  


• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  
  


• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  
  


• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the primary responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel.
  
  


• The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS



The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the primary responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary responsibilities.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate regularly works in outside weather conditions. The associate frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The associate occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposes to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
  
  


• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  
  

Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.


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