General Superintendent

Location

Tampa, FL (On-site)

General Superintendent

• Works closely with the Project Manager to plan and execute marine construction projects and ensure their successful completion.
• Coordinates project objectives and plans with General Foremen and/or Foremen, and subcontractors as may be required, prior to actual construction.
• Works with members of the project team to secure the equipment necessary for the project to be completed.
• Attends pre‑construction meetings to monitor the project status and obtain a grasp of the job scope and time schedule.
• Reviews the job schedule and cost breakdown and meets with the Project Manager to gain a complete understanding of potential challenges and problems prior to beginning the job.
• Maintains good working relationship with the Project Manager seeking his/her assistance in the scheduling of materials, equipment and subcontractors.
• Sets up the job office and equipment trailers, if required, and sees that permits, labor notices, safety rules, HR policies, and EEOC materials are posted in a conspicuous place.
• Works with the Human Resources Representative to identify and recruit qualified applicants for all craft openings that are required to adequately staff the project.
• Communicates with the General Superintendent or Project Manager daily to update him/her on project status.
• Maintains inventory control over tools and equipment making sure that movable tools are returned to the tool room and all other equipment adequately stored.
• Works with the General Foremen and/or Foremen to ensure that safety barricades and signs are in the proper place, as may be required by the job.
• Troubleshoots and problem solves as required on construction issues and problems that arise.
• Ensures that all change orders are properly executed as directed by the Project Manager or Project Superintendent.
• Meets regularly with General Foremen and/or Foremen to make certain that construction project deadlines are being met and that project work is completed on time.
• Inspects the project work for quality of workmanship to ensure that Company standards and government regulations are met.
• Attends the weekly Project Manager meetings to discuss job progress and any problems that are currently being encountered.
• Monitors project work expenditures versus projected costs for materials and supplies that are purchased and that project expenditures are under budget.
• Coordinates maintenance of heavy equipment on the project and supervises effective utilization.
• Performs periodic inspections of the jobsites to ensure that standardized construction procedures are followed.
• Meets regularly with the Safety Director to ensure that all safety equipment and first aid items are present at the jobsite in case of emergency.
• Meets with and assists inspectors or auditors on their scheduled or unscheduled visits to the jobsite.
• Works with General Foremen and/or Foremen to ensure that employees comply with Orion Marine Group Policies & Procedures and as well as EEOC and other regulatory guidelines.
• Holds all employees at the jobsite accountable for complying with Orion Marine Group Safety / Operational Policies and mandated regulatory guidelines and demonstrating safe work practices at the jobsite.
• Sees to it that good housekeeping practices are observed and maintained and that any potential safety hazard is corrected.
• Ensures that the project site is secured after work hours each and that appropriate security measures are in place.
• Ensures that new employees receive safety training and, as required, job specific training prior to beginning their field assignments.
• Updates the Project Manager regularly on estimated percent completion on each phase of the project.
• Works closely with the Project Superintendent, Barge Foreman, Crane Operators, Welders, and other skilled and semi‑skilled craft workers to complete current projects in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Must be qualified and physically able to drive regular passenger vehicles to visit work locations and job sites.
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.
• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co‑workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate…