We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels. PURPOSE The General Superintendent plans, organizes, communicates, and controls all aspects of field production work within a designated area. Provides leadership and oversees multiple projects. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise production scheduling for all trades. Provide oversight in coordinating activities. Provide input on job site logistics, organization, project layout, equipment and manpower utilization. Oversee the scheduling of crews. Supervise the planning for and ordering of equipment, materials and supplies in all aspects of the process and ensuring they are ready for use when needed. Coordinate, direct, and monitor the activities of subcontractors and suppliers. Assist in developing programs to motivate and increase skills of associates. As situations change, coordinate any changes in crews or members of crews; oversee any needed adjustments that will ensure projects are on schedule and within budgets. Prepare performance evaluations for assigned staff. Supervise the updating of production schedules. Work directly with Superintendents to adjust labor according to builder needs and forecast. Make sure projects are constructed in conformance with contract documents and in accordance with applicable standards, codes, and policies, all within a timely manner. Check jobs and monitor productivity / team performance of Superintendents, Foremen and crews through the integration of feedback and the development of improvement strategies. Complete administrative tasks as necessary to ensure the success of the entire team. Resolve field problems with all stakeholders. Read/review plan documents with job Superintendent. Ensure all technical requirements are met and that the finished jobs result in quality products that achieve productivity and profitability goals. Monitor budgets and schedule. May need to perform the physical duties of the trades. Demonstrate a commitment to the quality improvement process and the philosophy of continuous improvement. Identify and respond actively and with sensitivity to the needs of all customers. Participate as a team player in all phases of the organization. Open and responsive to change. Personally provide customers with knowledgeable, courteous, and prompt service at all times. Comply with all Company policies and procedures. Adhere to the Company’s safety standards and enforce safety regulations. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages employees and/or sub-contractors. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the work produced at the site. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 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. High school diploma or G.E.D. At least 5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. COMPETENCIES Must be able to read, analyze, interpret, comprehend, and/or present information; as well as oral and written communication. Strong utilization of Excel (compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs/ calculate yards and footage). 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. Must be able to understand blueprints, regulations and building codes. May require CPR and First Aid certification. May require valid driver’s license. May require OSHA Safety Training. May require trade certification. WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds. Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS. At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com. Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening. Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.
