General Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Kwest General Superintendent Position Description

Position: General Superintendent

Report to: Senior Project Manager

Job Description Overview

The general superintendent position is responsible for the regional management of multiple projects in an assigned area and/or industry and is expected to work closely with the project management team. They are directly responsible for the supervision and support of the project superintendents and foremen and shall ensure that the project is equipped with all necessary resources. General superintendents will receive an iPad, laptop and a cell phone and will also be assigned a company truck.

Responsibilities

• Safety:
  • Ensures all assigned projects comply with OSHA Standards, MSHA Standards, FRA Standards, and Kwest Group Safety Programs.
    • Ensures proper safety practices for field operations are followed.
    • Directs project staff to ensure procedures are followed by all stakeholders, and issues safety violation notices to subcontractors, foremen, and team members who fail to comply.
  • Reviews all safety incidents and reports major incidents immediately to the safety director.
    • Ensures safety incident reports are completed by the projects in conjunction with the safety director within 24 hours of the incident.
  • Works with the safety director and foremen to promote completion of SLAM books, Task Hazard Analysis Forms, daily safety briefings, and pre-work stretching programs.
    • Evaluates the work plan each morning, directly following lunch each day, and prior to the start of a new operation.
• Quality, Schedule, Budget:
  • Reviews and understands all project scopes, schedules, budgets, plans, specifications, and standard drawings for the work to be performed.
    • Builds the work to meet or exceed specifications.
  • Coordinates all project activities through the project managers, superintendents, and foremen.
  • Coordinates and directs all field personnel and equipment moves to optimize utilization of company resources in conjunction with the equipment manager and vice president.
    • Reviews the distribution of these resources at company operations meetings.
  • Reviews reports and schedules with the project managers.
    • Implements changes to correct major variances immediately.
    • Reports on the status of each project at company operations meetings.
  • Ensures foremen care for equipment assigned to them.
    • Report equipment maintenance issues to management immediately.
• Project Records
  • Ensures superintendents and foremen complete all reports in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Reviews actual cost vs. estimated cost as shown on HCSS Heavy Job with superintendents and foremen and adjusts as needed.

Education and Qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED, or trade school certificate is preferred.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Valid CDL is preferred.
• Clean driving record.
• Working knowledge of construction site safety, truck maintenance, and road safety regulations.
• Will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, and if offered a position, any random drug screening if randomly selected.
• Must attend all mandatory safety meetings and participate in discussions with the work crew and any safety personnel on site.
• Must be able to work out of town, sometimes out of state, and for lengths of time, such as the job would dictate.
• The average work week would consist of 5 ten-hour days, but the schedule will be dictated by project needs.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls.
• Regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the team member may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.
• Travel from site to site will be required.
• Work environment will normally be an active construction site. Exposure to dust, noise, high heat, extreme cold, and rain should be expected.
• Team member must be physically able to perform repetitive motion and heavy lifting, as described below.
• Must be able to maintain effective audio and visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Must wear all employer-mandated personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, safety vests, and safety-toed work boots. Other PPE may be required from time to time depending on special safety concerns. All PPE will be provided by the company at no cost to the employee, other than safety boots.
• Must be able to hear with or without the use of a hearing device and clearly see at least 30 feet with or without the use of corrective vision lens. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The team member must be able to differentiate and / or identify colors.
• Must be able to work while wearing a respirator if necessary.
• Alternate standing and walking on uneven terrain surfaces, such as hillsides, muddy and icy soils, and other working surfaces. Safe negotiation of all types of surface conditions will always be required.
• Continual lifting of up to 50 lbs. for distances of 30 feet or more.
• Constant pushing and pulling of certain tools and materials will be required over a day’s work.
• Must have knowledge of occupational hazards in the construction field and standard safety practices. Must be able to pass the 30 Hour OSHA testing and First Aid/CPR requirements before starting work.
• Must complete and meet requirements under the physical demands of this job description through a pre-employment physical examination.

About Kwest Group

At Kwest Group, we are driven by a clear mission: to lead the civil construction industry through an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and customer service. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), we empower our team members to take ownership of every project, fostering innovation and excellence from concept to completion. Central to our mission is a steadfast commitment to ensuring zero harm to every team member on every project.? This commitment to zero harm is complemented by a comprehensive focus on total human health.

Founded in 2003, Kwest Group has grown from its roots in Port Clinton, Ohio, to become a trusted partner across the United States and the Caribbean. Our journey is defined by building strong, lasting relationships with our clients, grounded in mutual trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of their unique needs.

Core Values

Our core values—Safety, Quality, and Customer Service—are the pillars that support everything we do. These values guide our decisions, shape our culture, and ensure that every project meets the highest standards.

Core Focus

Our core focus is to enrich the lives of our team members by fostering strategic growth and profitability, ensuring a safe, thriving, and values-driven company. We believe that by investing in our people, we create a foundation for long-term success that benefits our clients, team members, and communities

Our Niche

Kwest Group excels in performing complex civil construction projects safely. Our expertise enables us to tackle the most demanding projects with confidence, delivering exceptional results that our clients can rely on.

Target Market

Our target market includes energy, industrial, public, federal, and rail clients across the United States, with particular emphasis on the Midwest, Appalachia, and Southeast regions. We remain open to engaging with like-minded partners from any location when the right opportunity arises. We seek clients who exhibit financial stability, align with our core values, foster collaborative relationships, and share a forward-thinking perspective.

Four Uniques

Kwest Group stands out in the industry with our four uniques:

• Safety Priority:?Safety is ingrained in our culture and is our foremost commitment on every project.
• Agile Team:?Our adaptable and responsive team is capable of quickly adjusting to the evolving needs of our clients and projects.
• Collaborative Construction Services:?We foster strategic partnerships and interconnected relationships to deliver superior outcomes.
• Team Integrity Focus:?Integrity guides our team’s actions, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout our organization.

Our dedication to safety and excellence has been recognized industry wide. Kwest Group was honored as the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) 2024 Contractor of the Year and has received national safety recognition awards from prestigious organizations like ABC and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

At Kwest Group, we are also dedicated to making a positive impact beyond our project sites. Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives reflect our commitment to responsible business practices, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Other Duties

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

EEO

Kwest Group maintains a non-discrimination policy for all team members and applicants in every facet of the company’s operations. In compliance with federal and state laws, Kwest Group recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all qualified team members, in all job titles, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, citizenship, national origin, disability, veteran status or genetic information.