Construction Superintendent

About the Role

TMG’s Superintendent 1 provides the knowledge, skills, and experience required to manage the day-to-day field operations of task orders and/or larger lump sum institutional and/or commercial construction projects. Superintendent 1’s are responsible for the production aspects of the work, ensuring quality, timeliness, cost-effectiveness, and a safe, clean work environment. They are the forward face of TMG, fostering a professional atmosphere, promoting effective communication, and resolving conflicts constructively.

Scope of Position

Supervises multiple trades of subcontractors and self-performance staff on all aspects of multiple small projects or a large project from start-up to completion with an approximate volume of $3-6 million.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day field activities to meet project milestone dates and overall schedule completion.
• Creating short-interval look-ahead schedules to ensure upcoming events are communicated, tracked, and addressed proactively.
• Maintaining a culture that values safety, health, and cleanliness.
• Coordinating work to ensure it aligns with contract standards and industry best practices.
• Establishing and maintaining dimensional controls, including third-party survey and layout when necessary.
• Verifying all work is installed in a workmanlike manner (plumb, level, straight, etc.).
• Looking ahead no less than two weeks to identify and resolve potential issues.
• Obtaining inspections and documenting quality aspects of the work.
• Ensuring compliance with contract terms, legal requirements, and community regulations.
• Administering client-specific programs (e.g., CQC, Safety, Environmental Stewardship).
• Conducting and attending pre-construction, progress, and other project meetings.
• Meeting regularly with client representatives to discuss project status and resolve issues.
• Managing self-performed activities within the project budget.
• Managing changes in project scope to prevent rework.
• Administering contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders to ensure compliance.
• Managing punch lists and project closeout for timely completion.
• Maintaining daily paperwork (timecards, field reports, schedule updates, emails).
• Directing and managing supporting staff, including training and mentoring.
• Encouraging professional development and lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• A.S. degree in Construction Management or similar field with 4-7 years of related experience, or Journeyman status in a building trade with 10+ years of progressive supervisory experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as an assistant superintendent or superintendent with a commercial/institutional general contractor.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, email, and construction industry software.
• Ability to lift and handle 50-pound objects.
• Fully mobile, capable of walking job sites, climbing ladders, and inspecting work.
• Clean driving record.
• Current safety credentials: OSHA 30, 1st Aid, and CPR (grace period of up to six months to obtain if not already held).

Benefits

TMG provides a mix of voluntary and company-paid health and welfare benefits, vacation, sick and holiday paid time off, a 401(k) match, and fully supports training and professional growth.