Finish Superintendent

Finish Superintendent

Position Summary

The Finish Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all interior and exterior finish activities during the final phases of construction projects. This role ensures that workmanship meets company quality standards, project specifications, safety requirements, and client expectations. The Finish Superintendent directs subcontractors, manages punch list completion, coordinates inspections, and drives projects through substantial completion and owner turnover.

Key Responsibilities

Project Oversight

• Supervise and coordinate all finishing activities, including drywall, painting, flooring, ceilings, millwork, doors, hardware, specialties, and final site work.
• Monitor daily progress of finish trades to ensure project milestones and completion dates are achieved.
• Develop and maintain detailed finish schedules and three-week look-ahead plans.
• Coordinate sequencing between finishing trades to maximize productivity and minimize rework.

Quality Control

• Conduct regular quality inspections to ensure compliance with contract documents, plans, specifications, and company standards.
• Identify and proactively resolve deficiencies before owner or architect inspections.
• Manage quality assurance and quality control processes throughout project completion.
• Ensure finished spaces are protected from damage during ongoing construction activities.

Punch List Management

• Lead pre-punch, architect punch, and owner punch list processes.
• Track and verify correction of punch list items.
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure timely completion of deficiencies.
• Maintain punch list documentation and status reports.

Subcontractor Coordination

• Direct and manage subcontractors and vendors performing finish work.
• Conduct daily coordination meetings to review priorities, schedules, safety, and quality expectations.
• Ensure subcontractors maintain manpower levels necessary to meet project deadlines.
• Resolve field conflicts and productivity issues.

Safety Management

• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and toolbox talks.
• Ensure all work areas remain clean, organized, and hazard-free.
• Investigate and document incidents as required.

Project Closeout

• Coordinate inspections with architects, consultants, and owners.
• Assist with preparation and collection of closeout documents.
• Manage completion of as-built drawings, warranties, operation manuals, and turnover packages.
• Support successful project occupancy and owner handover.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of construction supervision experience, with significant experience in finish work.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, and finish systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience with healthcare, hospitality, multifamily, education, or commercial construction projects.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar project management software.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Quality assurance and quality control
• Scheduling and planning
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Client relations
• Construction documentation
• Time management
• Attention to detail