Construction Superintendent

Summary

An established general contractor is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on ground-up commercial construction and complex renovation projects . This position will oversee projects from mobilization through final turnover while maintaining strong control over schedule, subcontractor performance, safety, quality, and day-to-day field execution.

The ideal candidate has a strong commercial construction background with experience delivering projects such as office, healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, industrial, life science, mixed-use, or other complex commercial developments .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations on commercial construction projects
• Manage projects from sitework and foundations through vertical construction, interiors, and final turnover
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, inspections, and material deliveries
• Develop and maintain detailed look-ahead schedules and trade sequencing
• Drive subcontractor manpower and productivity to maintain project milestones
• Coordinate structural, concrete, steel, building envelope, MEP, interiors, and finish scopes
• Lead subcontractor and foreman coordination meetings
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings
• Identify constructability issues and field conflicts before they impact schedule or cost
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers on schedule, procurement, design, and field issues
• Manage site logistics, equipment, deliveries, and material staging
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and jurisdictional requirements
• Maintain quality control throughout all phases of construction
• Lead jobsite safety and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards
• Maintain daily reports, manpower tracking, progress documentation, and field records
• Coordinate work in occupied environments when required
• Manage punch lists, owner turnover, final inspections, and project closeout
• Maintain professional communication with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of commercial construction field experience
• Experience as a Superintendent with a general contractor
• Strong experience with ground-up commercial construction and/or complex renovations
• Proven ability to independently manage projects or major project phases
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination
• Experience coordinating multiple trades on complex commercial projects
• Strong knowledge of structural systems, building envelope, MEP, interiors, and finishes
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings
• Strong understanding of inspections, quality control, safety, and site logistics
• Proven ability to hold subcontractors accountable to schedule and quality expectations
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Project Experience

• Ground-up commercial construction
• Corporate and commercial office
• Healthcare
• K-12 and higher education
• Life science / laboratory
• Retail and mixed-use
• Hospitality
• Industrial / advanced facilities
• Tenant improvements and occupied renovations
• Large-scale additions and renovations

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle program
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Long-term career growth with an established general contractor
• Strong pipeline of commercial construction projects