Construction Superintendent

Position Summary / Overview The Superintendent independently manages all field operations on a project, is on the job site every day work is being performed and fills a key leadership role on the project team, promoting our company's safety standards, coordinating trade partners' work, and participating in daily project meetings. .

The role manages the complex stand-alone and/or multiple complex projects from initial planning through completion and provides management and oversight to multiple subcontractor/vendor teams.

On multifamily and commercial work, the Superintendent leads field operations for the community, provides insight into field scopes, sequencing, constructability, manpower planning, inspections, and logistics, and supports buyout and negotiations.

The superintendent is ultimately accountable for timely completion of the project in strict accordance with plans, specifications, and local codes.

Key Responsibilities / Duties Lead and supervise all daily field operations; direct day-to-day coordination of trade contractors and their subcontractors to ensure high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule Manage, coordinate, and evaluate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and field staff, and ensure adequate manpower is available for each task Help create, manage, and update the project schedule including 6-8 week look-aheads and milestone tracking, implement contingency plans, and communicate schedule status and changes to the project team and trade contractors Coordinate sequencing across civil, structural, MEP, envelope, and interior finish trades; ensure material deliveries, inspections, and manpower align with the schedule; identify long-lead items and critical-path activities Act as the primary safety representative in the field, enforce safety compliance with all trades, lead daily safety huddles/stretch-and-flex and pre-task plans, and drive an injury-free safety culture in compliance with OSHA and company standards; investigate safety incidents and retrain staff as needed Implement and manage the QA/QC program:

• mockups, testing, inspections, deficiency tracking, punch list generation and closeout, and establish/enforce jobsite quality-control programs so work complies with plans, specifications, manufacturer requirements, and building codes Coordinate with the project manager to mitigate unnecessary cost impacts to the project budget for general conditions and site services; track and monitor project budget and costs; administer T&M tracking and timecard approval for accurate hours Maintain accurate field documentation: daily logs on Procore, current drawing set and concurrent as-builts inspection logs, QA/QC, RFIs, submittals, change orders, photos, manpower counts, punch lists, and other documents relevant to proper closeout procedures Plan, coordinate, and manage jobsite logistics, hoisting, and temporary construction services; maintain clean, organized, efficient jobsites and field offices Coordinate and obtain permits and inspections, and coordinate/direct/schedule all tests, inspections, and punch list activities, confirming required corrections are made Lead contractor, trade, daily standup, weekly trade, preconstruction, and progress meetings Identify risks, delays, and field conditions requiring design changes; implement corrective action plans; provide field verification and documentation to support accurate change-order pricing and negotiation Communicate conflicts or plan revisions to the project team — superiors, architect, engineer, consultants, owner — for mutual resolution, and resolve conflicts related to sequencing, manpower, overlapping trades, or unforeseen conditions Assist in preconstruction/development and planning: write scopes of work, participate in buyout meetings with subcontractors and vendors, and provide constructability input to support PM negotiations Supervise, mentor, train, and develop Assistant Superintendents, Superintendents, and Field Engineers; manage workload and performance of direct reports and build field leadership culture Represent the company professionally with owners, inspectors, architects, engineers, city officials, unions, and other project partners, establishing credibility and a fair, trustworthy environment Support project turnover, closeout, and owner handover, including pre-punch supervision and coordination with owner, architect, and governing authorities Be flexible to be on site during weekend operations when critical-path activities or inspections require Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, with equivalent relevant experience considered in lieu; or a high school diploma/GED path with 7+ years of construction supervision experience Experience: 10–15 years on $10–$100 million commercial/industrial projects, or multiple projects in a lead superintendent role; 12+ years of construction experience with 10+ years of field supervision for mega-project general superintendents; 5–10 years of construction management and field supervision on ground-up multifamily, minimum 5 years in residential/mixed-use building construction plus 3 years direct supervisory experience for multifamily/student-housing superintendents Proven success leading ground-up commercial and/or multifamily projects and ability to oversee multiple buildings simultaneously on fast-paced projects Certifications: OSHA 30-hour certification; STS-C certification and First Aid, CPR, AED, and Stop the Bleed training License: Valid and unrestricted driver's license Construction-document and drawing literacy; ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, plans, specifications, and financial reports; knowledge of all phases of construction, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control Software proficiency: Microsoft Office and industry-standard construction software; Procore, Bluebeam, and document control systems; scheduling and project management software Advanced verbal and written communication skills, ability to lead teams and work effectively with inspectors and owners, strong organizational and documentation skills, and sound decision-making under deadline pressure Experience supervising a project team Ability and willingness to travel to the jobsite as needed; some roles are fully traveling with overnight travel and on-site trailer-based work Ability to pass a background check and drug test / pre-employment substance abuse test Preferred Qualifications / Skills Scheduling and job-cost software experience preferred: P6/Primavera, Microsoft Project, Procore Familiarity with the Pull Planning Process and ability to apply Lean process and philosophy; experience leading Lean principles on projects Advanced knowledge of layout skills and of equipment flagging, rigging, and operation; advanced knowledge of self-performed work and labor productivity Ability to participate in the sales process, interviews, and presentations, and to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, attention to detail, ability to lead/train/encourage staff, and a positive collaborative attitude Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred Physical Requirements Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear; reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities Work environment is the active project site and temporary construction trailers/offices near the site, with a usually moderate noise level and periods of overnight travel intermittently and compensated by the employer with per diem and mileage reimbursement Daily on-site presence is required, including full-time site presence on assigned projects Typical Salary Range $71,000–$105,500/year Dependent upon experience, capability, ability to travel, and project placement Powered by JazzHR