General Superintendent

Founded in 1963 by Don Fessler & George Bowman, Fessler & Bowman, Inc. has grown from a residential flatwork & basement wall contractor to a top 100 Commercial Concrete Contractor recognized across the nation. Keeping customer satisfaction as our fundamental core value has allowed Fessler & Bowman, Inc. to prosper for more than six decades.

Our Culture & Philosophy:

Fessler & Bowman is a fast-paced and culture-focused industry leader in specialty concrete and civil earthwork.  When we talk about culture at F&B, it is not just a plaque hanging in our lobby. Our values are our driving force and have allowed us to build a phenomenal team delivering best in class products to our customers.

• Open & Constructive
• Take Pride in Our Product
• Relentless Commitment
• Care About Our Customers
• Team Success

Summary:

General Superintendents assist in F&Bs success in both the office and the field. General Superintendents will be responsible for the supervision and scheduling of construction activities at local job sites; this includes directing Site-Superintendents and Foremen, making sure jobs are being completed on time and on budget, and ensuring quality and safety requirements are being met. The descriptions below are representative of, but not limited to, the duties and responsibilities for this position.

Five Key Roles of the General Superintendent:

• Review project financial performance with PM weekly to ensure the budget is on track and that production rates are being met by the field teams.
• Ensure that all manpower scheduling and mobilization have been assigned for each job prior to project commencement & distributed to project teams and cascaded to the field teams by 5:00pm the day prior. 
• Confirm approval from F&B PM on all change order work before starting production in the field.
• Review Field Production Report from Procore daily
  and validate the accuracy of manhours and production quantities.
• Confirm approval of the previous day's timesheets and daily reports.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Validate and schedule equipment, forms, shoring etc. for each job to optimize the use of owned equipment and minimize the cost of rental equipment at or below budget.
• Implement F&B standards for means and methods relating to all constructability decisions and sequencing (pour sizes, layouts, staging, etc.) on all projects, and ensure quality standards on all projects.
• Hold Foremen and Site-Superintendents accountable to meet production rates on all assigned jobs.
• Review project schedule to ensure manpower, materials and subcontractors are staged and ready for the project.
• Review and validate 3-week lookahead to ensure completion and that it is in line with master schedule. 
• Hold the field teams accountable for the completion of daily safety inspections, toolbox talks, and job site cleanliness to reduce potential safety hazards.
• Validate that daily logs are being completed with proper detail and documentation on all projects.
• Ensure daily man-hour targets are met on all assigned jobs.
• Maintain a rolling 4-week look ahead for manpower to ensure project schedules can be staffed to meet the project schedule.
• Constant communication with PM and site teams to ensure job progress is understood and all risks are evaluated and mitigated.
• Pour card validation.
• Validate Miss Dig/811/One Call has been completed for all projects.
• Review equipment utilization and driving optimization when feasible.
• Validate all punch list items are completed.
• Communicate with General Contractor/Owner on a consistent basis.
• Resolve conflicts and disputes to minimize delays and claims.
• Instruct and enforce field staff on the processes, policies, and procedures essential to the project.

• Communicating and upholding the Company’s commitment to Integrity and Code of Ethics, as well as ensuring the same for the entire team.

• Other relevant tasks as assigned.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

• At least five (5) years in concrete or heavy civil construction as a job site leader.
• Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation.
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely in a positive manner with team members.

Travel:

Travel is required for this position. Travel may include, but is not limited to, travel from office to various job sites. Fessler and Bowman will compensate for travel when applicable. 

Work Environment:

As a General Superintendent, you will be subject to various work environments. Environments include but are not limited to the following: office and field settings, high/low temperatures, areas close to traffic, loud and frequent noises, confined spaces, heights, indoor/outdoor settings. 

Benefits:

Fessler & Bowman is proud to provide eligible Team Members with the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company contributions
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Fessler & Bowman Team Members that are part of a union will receive benefits from the appropriate union.

Recruitment Process:

The recruitment process will include a phone screen, in-person meeting, and a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Fessler & Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer