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McCownGordon Construction · 1 month ago

General Superintendent

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

McCownGordon Construction is a leading construction firm, and they are seeking a General Superintendent to lead overall construction operations for major complex projects. The role involves training and mentoring associates, managing project schedules and budgets, ensuring safety compliance, and overseeing logistics and site performance.

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Hiring Manager

Andrea Corpus

Responsibilities

Supports in the review of owner contract terms with clients

Supports and/or develops the overall construction schedule/schedules

Actively participates in project pursuits

Leads and manages overall Site Specific Safety and QA/QC Action Plans

Leads and manages comprehensive site logistics and phasing plans

Reviews and offers feedback of Trade Partner scopes of work and contract prior to be finalized

Manages the overall project permitting process

Develops General Conditions and General Requirements

Communicates with client as needed during the preconstruction process

Oversees and guides development of phased logistics, site mobilization, workflow, and hoisting/rigging plans

Ensures SWPPP implementation and compliance

Leads pre-planning/kickoff meetings with trade partners before mobilization

Confirms locates and establishes project control points

Manages execution of all project permits

Develops and maintains accurate master project schedule

Coordinates trade partners, vendors, and site staff regularly

Oversees critical activities and manages recovery or resequencing plans as needed

Plans ahead for sequencing and phasing; communicates overall schedule

Updates master schedule, documents delays, and manages critical path

Prepares weekly look-ahead schedules and communicates to stakeholders

Utilizes scheduling software effectively and mentors junior associates

Manages project budget and weekly/monthly reports to ensure project meets or exceeds budget specifications

Identifies, Develops, and Manages corrective measures to steer project back in budget

Manages field staff to ensure project budget and weekly reports meet or exceed project specification

Manages weekly labor and material reports, communicates discrepancies to appropriate leaders

Reviews with Project Management to determine if Trade Partner's monthly billing are accurate

Executes Field Work Directives

Develops and implements project safety plan with Safety Department guidance

Conducts weekly safety walk-throughs, documents findings, and resolves issues promptly

Coaches team on hazard recognition (e.g., trenches, rigging)

Ensures safety remains top priority across all activities

Oversees ORM process and daily documentation

Manages safety orientations for all onsite workers

Confirms trade partner safety requirements before mobilization

Reviews hazardous material surveys and pre-plans high-risk activities

Develops and manages material and equipment plans to optimize usage

Coordinates with Logistics Center on equipment needs; evaluates purchase vs. rental

Ensures equipment availability aligns with budget and schedule

Leads budget reviews and plans for rental efficiency

Provides large equipment utilization plans for timely procurement

Verifies monthly logistics invoices match onsite tools

Oversees maintenance of company-owned equipment

Manages production rates with team to ensure work is being performed within budget and unit requirements

Oversees the development of project staff and field craft needs

Provides feedback, addresses disciplinary issues, encourages and recognize team members for safe work, completed on time, and with highest quality

Ensures self-perform is receiving adequate notice for any manpower request

Manages and coaches project staff with development and implementation of recovery plan if needed to get back on track

Manages and ensure proper tools are onsite as needed for self-perform needs

Manages schedule, coordination, and unit tracking of field craft and self-perform tasks

Works with BPS to ensure BIM engagement (if applicable)

Leads documentation and correction of deficiencies in ProCore

Manages mock-up process and ensures implementation

Oversees preinstallation meetings before trade partners begin work

Directs QA/QC inspections; tracks and corrects non-conforming work

Collaborates with Quality Manager on Action Plans and site walks

Leads Building Envelope Coordination meetings to review details before work starts

Manages overall project documentation ensuring documents are maintained, organized, and up to date

Ensures filing systems are well organized and maintained for all project files

Ensures drawings, daily logs, and inspections are up to date

Ensures regular photo documentation is being conducted (StructionSite, Drone Flyovers, etc.)

Ensures changes or field as-built are documented with the design team

Ensures complete and accurate Daily Log's along with proper distribution to team members within 24 hours

Manages and reviews the project status report and progress photos

Manages and ensures project schedule is up to date and accurate

Leads and participates in meeting(s) with project team

Manages and reviews deep dive site visit plans (parking, site walk, project preparedness, etc.)

Manages team to ensure follow up action Items are documented and tracked to completion in a timely manner

Coaches, empowers, and provides project team support during meeting

Manages, leads, or supports weekly Trade Partner Meetings

Manages, leads, or supports Pre-Installation Meetings

Co-develops and leads, or supports team in OAC Meetings

Manages to ensure meeting minutes are issued in a timely manner

Manages and oversees multiple projects and team members from planning to completion sage

Leads by example, to ensure team is representing themselves in a professional manner at all times

Assist and coach team to ensure contract is in place with owner ahead of mobilizing onsite

Assist and coach team to ensure contract is signed with Trade Partners prior to them starting work onsite

Assist and coach team to ensure receipt of all applicable Safety items from Trade Partners (fall protection plan, safety plans, etc.) prior to starting work onsite

Assist and coach team to ensure Trade Partner COI has been received and isn't expired

Assist and coach team to ensure FWD's are in place ahead of any extra work being started

Qualification

Construction ManagementProject PlanningSafety ManagementBudget ManagementScheduling SoftwareBIM EngagementMathematical SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

15 - 20+ years' experience in the construction industry

Knowledge of personal computer and e-mail applications

Proven ability to accurately schedule, lead, and develop construction activities or projects

Proven project planning and schedule development

Ability to operate independently and able to adjust plans and priorities to meet project demands

Demonstrated success in effectively managing safety on projects

Led on multi-million dollar projects, multiple high rise projects, and multiple large healthcare projects

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contract documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients, trade partners, or associates

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Valid driver's license and good driving record