General Superintendent, Data Centers

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram .

The Role

The General Superintendent provides overall leadership for field operations and execution for the assigned project(s).

Responsibilities :

• Monitor assigned projects for conformance with the construction schedule, expected quality levels, and adherence to the company’s Standard Operating Procedures
• Work with clients and architects throughout the project, responsible for developing relationships that generate client satisfaction
• Recruit qualified talent; mentor, coach, and train them to perform and ensure effective matching of talent to project scope. This includes Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Career Start Project Engineers and Co-ops
• Provide leadership, advice, and assistance to field staff regarding materials, sequencing, scheduling, personnel and methods of construction
• Serve as an advocate for Field Operations
• Actively participate in the development of business by supporting the Business Development Department
• Pre-construction / Estimating :
• Participate in Sales Presentations and pre-construction services
• Review projects for constructability, develop a plan for construction
• Prepare a summary baseline schedule by providing the logic and durations of major work activities to the scheduler
• Confirm baseline schedule achieves the delivery requirements of the project
• Create site access and staging / sequencing plans and conduct technical reviews
• Provide input on budgets and determine field staff requirements
• Attend the Project Turnover meeting
• Provide the Project Team input on scope reviews and Exhibit “B”s
• Construction; Responsible for implementing all Suffolk policies and procedures including :
• Field Staff Assignments and performance evaluations
• Weekly site visits to evaluate conditions including safety and general presentation
• Ensure that field personnel are performing to established standards
• Oversee the development of the baseline schedule and monitor all project schedules for compliance
• Provide leadership in the monthly update and narrative process
• Confirm that workmanship and materials conform to plans and specifications
• Review project schedules during weekly visit, highlighting potential challenges
• Provide leadership in responding creatively to challenges to bring projects in on schedule and under budget where feasible
• Ensure timely completion of punch lists
• Participate in the one-year warranty walkthrough, ensures timely completion of all issues and that appropriate records are kept
• Client Relationships and Meeting Management :
• Attend all scheduled meetings necessary to monitor and manage projects
• Attend owner meetings as necessary and Project Team (PM / PE) meetings at least twice monthly
• Maintain continuous client contact to gauge performance perceptions
• Communicate relevant information to project teams
• Foster and maintain effective working relationships with team members
• Training :
• Coordinate field training in job specific and safety training
• Ensure that field staff are trained according to Suffolk guidelines
• Participate in design and delivery of Suffolk-specific training

Qualifications :

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and / or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.