General Superintendent
Shimizu North America LLC · shimizu.com
United StatesLead / Manager10+ yrs
The job in short
General superintendent for construction.
Insurance
Details
- Found
- 26 d ago · posted 2026-06-03
- Location as listed
- United States
- Role
- Project / Site Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Project site is currently TBD.
The General Superintendent/Construction Manager position will supervise assigned project activities, including overseeing all field operations, site safety, productivity, schedule, quality work, subcontractors and suppliers. The GS/CM will coordinate and work in conjunction with the Project Manager leading the project team. Specific responsibilities are:
• Monitor subcontractors and trades to meet deadlines and milestones of aggressively paced project schedules
• Must have strong background knowledge of CSA and/or MEP construction methods.
• Must have experience with large scale cast-in-place concrete projects.
• Must work closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other superintendents
• Review construction drawings and shop drawings for job feasibility
• Ensure adherence to strict safety standards ensuring Subcontractors are properly trained and knowledgeable with OSHA and safety related areas
• Completion of daily and weekly Project Reports
• Responsible for daily reporting in construction management software
• Document status of project with digital photographs daily
• Must be able to properly receive purchased materials
• Prepare change orders as required
• Responsible for QA and punch list generation with Subcontractors
Requirements:
• Ability to effectively use a computer and required software (Procore, Microsoft Office, MS Project)
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local building codes and safety laws
• Knowledge of permitting, review and inspection process
• Ability to monitor and respond to multiple scopes of work occurring simultaneously
• Ability to forecast scheduling challenges and present possible solutions
• Ability to complete all assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to be alert to all that is taking place on the job site.
• Ability to show truthfulness and honesty in all situations.
• Ability to be decisive and to recognize key factors and provide input to make difficult decisions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Work Experience:
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience as an on-site Superintendent/Construction Manager; experience with above listed responsibilities.
• Knowledge of construction trades with focus on sitework, concrete, steel, MEP, and interior finishes.
• Experience with cast in place concrete and shotcrete is strongly preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy. DMV checks performed annually.
Education Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field is preferred. Minimum requirement is a High School diploma, with 15+ years of related experience.
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