General Superintendent

Overview

Ragnar Benson is now hiring a General Superintendent!

As a General Superintendent, you will lead the planning, direction and execution of data center, large-scale site development and civil infrastructure projects from inception through completion. You will oversee construction delivery to meet client requirements, maintain schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with Company safety standards and procedural policies. Your scope of responsibility and authority will vary based on client needs and project size.

Company Overview

Ragnar Benson Construction is a full-service general contractor specializing in commuter rail, intermodal facilities, data centers and ports. With almost 40 years of experience in the railway industry, we offer various delivery models, including general contracting, construction management, preconstruction, and design-build services. In addition, we specialize in constructing intermodal facilities, classification yards, mechanical repair facilities, fueling facilities, automobile marshaling terminals, and mainline capacity improvements. Focusing on innovation, safety, and environmentally-responsible construction, Ragnar Benson delivers quality work and service.

Ragnar Benson is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Must be able to perform all the duties required of a Level I and II Superintendent in addition to Level III Superintendent duties
• Supervise overall direction, coordination, performance and evaluation of sub-contractors and field staff
• Coordinate and supervise construction activities.
• As needed, serve as mentor and trainer for Level I and Level II Superintendents
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Able to negotiation Change Orders
• Ensure site has proper materials ordered and scheduled inspections as necessary
• Maintain construction schedule, identify and solve problems
• Maintain an organized job site, including the construction office
• Use and maintain schedules to measure time and production to meet requirements
• Keep records in a systematic, well-organized fashion
• Ensure that proper documentation has been completed, hard copies and electronic copies maintained in a well-organized manner as defined in the scope of the project requirements
• Seek ways to improve on productivity analysis provided by Project Manager
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form to large employee groups, owners or engineers
• Maintain and enforce discipline throughout the jobsite
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees
• Interview, hire, and train direct reports, plan, assign and direct work, appraise performance; reward and discipline employees, address complaints and resolve problems.
• Required to travel to different jobsites on a limited notice
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience directly related to the duties and scope of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the company’s Zero Injury principles
• Ability to organize, instruct and supervise a construction crew in all facets of construction
• Ability to estimate
• Considerable knowledge of all construction tools, machinery methods and procedures
• Must be able to forecast and monitor costs of project
• Understanding of construction methods, scheduling and blueprint reading
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, motivate workers and communicate with workers and superiors
• Computer literate in Microsoft office E-mail, Internet, all the company forms, Excel spread sheets, all documents, photos and field time entry
• Ability to work well under pressure and within timelines
• Ability to read and interpret documents like safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to calculate figures and to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase

• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children

• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation

• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment

• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage

• Emergency Travel Assistance Program

• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [email protected]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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