Position: General Superintendent

Division: General 

Location(s): Greenville, SC

Reports to: Vice President

FLSA Classification: Salary, Exempt 

Company Mission Statement: To build up our communities, our clients, and each other by building trust in everything we do. 

Tagline: More than anything we build trust.

Summary/Objective: Promotes the company mission statement in a  General position with primary responsibility for all field operations including safety, quality, scheduling, cost control, personnel, and equipment; with these duties carried out through effective management of our project Superintendents. 

Essential Functions:  

• Leads the project along with a Project Manager
• Oversees the project to make all critical field decisions and ensure proper project decisions
• Serves as a point of contact for the Owner, Engineer, and Architect at the job site
• Oversee and uphold Safety expectations and requirements 
• Oversees coordination of Trade Partners 
• Leverages Project Management Software (Procore experience preferred)
• Oversees project activities such as sequencing, scheduling, procurement, logistics, quality control, and staffing
• Manages routine tasks such as timesheets, daily reports, equipment maintenance, inspections, etc.
• Project Reporting and Documentation
• Develop and Supervise QA/QC efforts
• Supervises field staff to ensure professional development
• Leads Project Close-Out Procedures

Competencies   

• Effective Communications – listens; acquires necessary information; analyzes information. 

• Provide a high level of confidence and credibility with Owners, Architects and Trade Partners. 
• Fully understand fundamentals of Quality, Cost, Schedule and able to support Superintendents. 
• Calm, non-threatening. 
• Firm and effective in holding others accountable. 
• Solid construction knowledge; strong technical skills. 

• Ability to communicate knowledge and experience. 
• IT (technology) skills to complement technical skills. 
• Effective mentor/teacher. 
• Know and live by Harper’s Guiding Principles. 

Education & Experience: 

• Minimum of 10 years of job site supervision, including 5+ years as Superintendent
• Valid state-issued license, a satisfactory motor vehicle record, safe driving behavior, and adherence to our Driving Policy

Benefits:

• Competitive Benefit Package
• 401(k)
• Transparency in growth, pay, etc.
• Community Involvement
• Career Advancement
• Performance Feedback
• Teambuilding Events

Supervisory Responsibilities: Superintendent shall supervise all Trade Partners, consultants, and vendors daily. This supervision shall ensure adequate manpower is available for each task and compliant work performed. This position shall be responsible for monitoring project security personnel. Superintendent shall supervise all Assistant-Superintendents. 

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration. The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud. 

Physical Demands: 

• Requires work in a variety of conditions relative to construction job site environments and must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, as assigned.
• Weather and climate conditions will vary throughout the progress of a project. Must be able to inspect all ongoing construction activities over the duration of the assigned project.
• Requires walking over varied terrain, climbing, stooping, bending and lifting. Lifting requirements vary from minimal to heavy loads.
• Inspection for quality, consistency, and completeness of work frequently requires climbing ladders, stairs, and scaffolding.

Travel Required: Travel to/from multiple job sites, projects, and offices. Minimal overnight or weekend travel. 

Additional Eligibility Requirements: None

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements: US Citizen

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Harper GC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Harper GC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.