General Superintendent (Water/Wastewater Plant Construction)

Description

Kokosing is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors.

Located in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Regions, Kokosing's services include the construction of highways/bridges, industrial facilities/factories, data centers, marine, solar, advanced industrial, pipeline, and water/wastewater facilities , along with asphalt/concrete pavement and underground utilities.

For over 70 years, our family-owned company has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards.

With over $1.2 billion (and growing) in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Summary:

• Provide overall management direction for a "mega-project" or multiple large and small heavy civil or industrial projects. Engaged in developing new business opportunities relative to a particular client, group of clients, geographical area or type of project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall project team(s) in a positive, team-driven, results oriented manner.

• Initiate and maintain liaison with clients and A/E contacts to facilitate construction activities.

• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy

• Plan, organize, and staff key field positions through regional department heads, subordinate project managers, construction managers, etc.

• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendents and subordinate Project Managers to ensure project is built safely, on schedule and within budget. Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.

• Represent company in project meetings, assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.

• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with clients.

• Supervise the work of Project Managers when assigned.

• Mentor and assist with career development of other team members.

• Coordinate with back office Central Engineering Group team to provide support as needed for the onsite project teams.

• Actively search for continuous improvements in project planning, processes, and execution.

• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Possess a 4-year Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.

• 15+ years experience with extensive knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management as well as proven leadership in a self-performing general contractor role required.

• Experience overseeing Water/Wastewater construction projects in the $10-50M range.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to understand, interpret, and consistently