Commercial Construction Superintendent

About the role

An established and growing commercial general contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Superintendent to oversee ground-up projects from mobilization through completion. The Superintendent will be responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of field operations, including subcontractors, site logistics, scheduling, safety, quality control, inspections, materials, and project closeout. The successful candidate will be a hands-on construction leader who can effectively coordinate multiple trades, anticipate potential issues, and keep projects moving safely and efficiently. This is a full-time, field-based position supporting commercial construction projects in the greater King of Prussia/Philadelphia area and surrounding markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all daily on-site construction activities from project mobilization through substantial completion and closeout.
• Serve as the primary field leader and point of contact for subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and multiple trades to ensure proper sequencing and workflow.
• Review and interpret architectural, structural, civil, MEP, and other construction drawings and specifications.
• Develop, maintain, and drive short-term and overall project schedules in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Conduct daily and weekly planning to ensure manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor activities are properly coordinated.
• Identify potential scheduling conflicts, field issues, and delays before they impact the project.
• Coordinate deliveries, site logistics, staging, temporary utilities, equipment, site access, and material storage.
• Monitor subcontractor manpower and productivity and address performance or scheduling issues as necessary.
• Lead regular subcontractor coordination and project meetings.
• Maintain daily reports, manpower records, progress documentation, photographs, and other required project records.
• Coordinate required inspections with municipal officials, inspectors, architects, engineers, and other project representatives.
• Enforce project safety requirements and applicable OSHA standards.
• Conduct or participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, site inspections, and corrective-action activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, professional