General Superintendent (Landscape Division)

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 120+ year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

We are currently looking for a heavy civil General Superintendent to join our Landscape Division team. The person in this position will provide oversight to other division superintendents in managing, scheduling, and coordinating company on-site activities, subcontractors and suppliers.

Essential Functions

• Provide oversight to other division superintendents.
• Construct the project on time within budget.
• Review and approve construction methods and sequence of operations.
• Coordinate manpower and equipment utilization.
• Assist project manager in conducting effective pre-construction/pre-planning meetings.
• Understand the contractual scope of the work. Familiarity with plans and specifications.
• Direct and supervise foreman.
• Coordinate with Project Manager/Project Engineer/Estimator.
• Supervise and update the project schedule.
• Interact with the Owner’s representatives, including attending weekly owner meetings.
• Coordinate subcontractor and district/division work. Understand inclusions and exclusions.
• Monitor job site safety compliance.
• Maintain union relations.
• Ensure timely project close out and punch list finalization.
• Review job costs and budget controls with project manager/foreman.
• Monitor processing of timesheet and extra work efficiency.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must utilize effective management techniques to maximize project performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes and standards, and their impact on project activities is vital.
• Superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Competencies

• Effective communication
• Leadership, coaching, and employee development
• Adaptability/change management
• Conflict resolution/problem solving
• Decisiveness
• Time management/multitasking
• Detail oriented
• Stress management
• Performance management
• Interpersonal awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or experience.

Experience

10+ years’ experience with extensive knowledge of construction techniques. Solid landscape experience in a construction environment is highly preferred.

Physical Demands

• Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• Noise level may be moderate to loud on project sites
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand and walk
• Regularly lifts and moves up to 25lbs
• Typing and visual use of computer or other devices
• Ability to talk and hear
• Travel to job sites and other locations