General Superintendent

Our company is looking to hire a General Superintendent experienced in geotechnical construction in the soils, rail, energy or casing drilling industries. 

The General Superintendent serves as a member of the Division Management Team and reports to the Division Operations Manager.  The position’s primary responsibility is to provide field leadership and training to all members of assigned Squad-Team while maximizing crew efficiency and profitability.

About GeoStabilization International

GeoStabilization International® is the leading geohazard mitigation firm operating throughout the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. GeoStabilization specializes in emergency slope stabilization and landslide repair, rockfall mitigation, grouting, and micropiles using design/build contracting.

GeoStabilization International's team includes some of the brightest and most dedicated professionals in the geohazard mitigation industry. Their expertise, proprietary tools, and worldwide partnerships allow them to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting. 

• Live by Company  Core Values and ensures crewmembers fully understand them, including our safety program and culture.
• Maintain and reinforce company culture while working with division management to develop and enforce company standard policies and procedures.
• Performs review of Superintendent at a minimum of bi-annually and, if merited, coaching, performance bonuses that are within specified range.
• Provides support to Super’s as required to ensure their success/
• Prepare and update a training plan for all personnel in their business unit and communicates weekly training priorities.
• Attend division management meetings and updates leadership of any major developments, good or bad, for each project.
• Coordinate crew logistics and leave with operational requirements in collaboration with the scheduling team. 
• Coordinate work and communications between Squad-Teams, departments, and Divisions as necessary.
• Ensure each crew is installing products according to the job drawings, project worksheet, and/or Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain and improve owner, general contractor, engineer and vendor relations.
• Ensure crew performance, assist crews as needed, formally and rapidly address deficiencies and lead by example.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills that provide the ability to effectively interact with, and be respected by, all levels of personnel.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• High level of comfort with changing technologies and understanding of MS Office products.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Creates and maintains fast-paced work environment and displays a sense of urgency.
• Strong customer service skills. 
• Good judgment and makes sound decisive decisions to difficult or poorly defined problems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality as required.
• Ability to manage multiple crews and subcontractor that are part of a critical path.
• High stress tolerance and ability to quickly adapt to different and/or changing environments.
• Proficient at all essential functions of aSuperintendent.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction industry preferrable geotechnical construction, to include: job management, and knowledge of products and services.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Superintendent required, with specific experience in geotechnical construction in the civil, geotech, rail, or energy verticals. 
• Proven ability to accurately interpret the scope, specification (including blueprints) and timeliness of customer plans, while meeting profitability goals established by the company.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality projects within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects and teams.
• Strong communication skills: ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Decisive decision-making, analytical skills, and proven ability to work cross-functionally.
• Work schedule flexibility, with or without notice, to accommodate the needs of the business.
• Must have working knowledge of company provided tech hardware and web-based technology systems.
• Valid driver’s license required with clean motor vehicle report.

GSI is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.