Construction Superintendent

About the role

The Construction Superintendent is responsible for planning, scheduling, and directing a team of skilled carpenters in the maintenance and renovations of museum buildings. They ensure projects meet specifications and comply with safety regulations, prepare cost estimates, and oversee both in-house and external contractors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with the Facilities Project Manager and Installation Design Department regarding carpentry projects, capital improvements, maintenance needs, and special exhibition construction.
• Plan, procure, and manage project resources, including preparation of purchase order requisitions, tracking deliverables, maintaining inventory, and selecting appropriate tools, materials, and equipment for each project.
• Develop, schedule, and coordinate construction staff assignments to meet project timelines and operational priorities; monitor work progress daily and adjust resources as needed.
• Oversee all construction activities to ensure minimal disruption to museum operations and visitor experience, while maintaining strict protection standards for art collections and gallery environments.
• Evaluate work requests and project scopes to determine the most cost-effective solutions, balancing in-house workforce capabilities with outsourced services when appropriate.
• Prepare detailed exhibition and construction cost estimates based on design drawings, project specifications, meeting outcomes, and current labor and material costs, track budgets throughout project lifecycle.
• Ensure construction staff receive ongoing training in safety protocols, equipment operation, museum-specific procedures, and best practices for working in collection environments.
• Enforce compliance with applicable labor agreements and maintain productive relationships with union representatives and workforce personnel.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional coordination meetings, including Facilities Operations, building management, exhibition planning, and installation meetings.
• Manage external contractors and vendors, including scope review, bid evaluation, onboarding, and oversight of work to ensure quality, safety, and adherence to contract requirements.
• Conduct bi-weekly facility inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety risks, and capital improvement opportunities; initiate and track corrective actions.
• Review and approve staff timecards for accuracy, labor coding, and alignment with project budgets.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA 10 and 30 safety regulations standards and maintain required certifications.
• Implement and uphold museum standards for environmental controls, dust mitigation, vibration control, and security during construction activities.
• Maintain project documentation, including schedules, budgets, change orders, RFIs, and close-out reports.
• Support emergency response and recovery efforts related to facility or construction incidents affecting the building or collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in construction project management and supervision, including 10+ years leading teams and delivering projects on schedule.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team management skills, with the ability to effectively lead diverse teams in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate across departments, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, and specifications.
• Experience working in unionized environments.
• OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30 preferred, with strong knowledge of workplace safety regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project); experience with Ramp expense management system preferred.

Qualifications

• Upholds the professional standards of the field, always acts in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the museum and protects and enhances its reputation and standing within the community of museums.
• Adheres to the museum’s code of ethics and Employee Handbook and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
• Shows respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the museum’s staff, volunteers, and audiences.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to all museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.

Skills

• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Communication
• Construction Drawings Interpretation
• Union Environment
• OSHA Compliance
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
• Health savings or flexible spending account program
• Retail savings program with museum match
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays

Pay

$90,000

Schedule

Full-Time, Exempt, 35 hours per week