Construction Superintendent - NM Licensed (Qualifying Party / NASCLA)
About the role
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations for commercial retail construction projects across the United States. This role is responsible for jobsite safety, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and execution from groundbreaking through closeout.
Travel
Initial projects are based in Las Cruces, NM; thereafter, 90-100% nationwide travel is required.
Licensing/Certification Requirements
- Hold an active Qualifying Party Certificate issued by the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) as a General Building Contractor; or
- Successfully pass the NASCLA examination.
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience within the past ten (10) years at the foreman level or in a related trade, including at least two (2) years on commercial construction projects.
Project Types
Immediate projects will focus on retail construction in New Mexico. Additional project assignments may include retail, restaurant (QSR), grocery, fuel/convenience store, and federal construction, including ground-up builds, remodels, and structural concrete work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead Field Operations: Oversee all onsite construction activities and field operations, direct subcontractors, vendors, and field crews to maintain productivity and progress, ensure projects stay on schedule and meet key milestones.
- Scheduling & Coordination: Develop and manage short-term look-ahead schedules aligned with the master project schedule, coordinate material deliveries, equipment, and labor to maintain workflow, identify potential issues early and implement solutions to avoid delays.
- Safety Leadership: Enforce company safety policies and OSHA compliance, conduct daily safety meetings, site inspections, and job hazard analysis, ensure proper PPE use and maintain a strong safety culture onsite.
- Quality Control: Ensure work is performed according to plans, specifications, and quality standards, perform regular jobsite walkthroughs and inspections, coordinate required inspections, testing, and quality control procedures.
- Subcontractor Management: Manage subcontractor performance, scope execution, and schedule adherence, coordinate trades to prevent conflicts and maintain project flow, address field issues and escalate discrepancies when necessary.
- Project Documentation: Maintain daily reports including manpower, progress, weather, and safety updates, communicate field updates and issues to the Project Manager, assist with RFIs, change orders, and field directives as needed.
- Project Closeout: Manage punch list completion and final inspections, coordinate site demobilization and project turnover, support delivery of as-builts, O&M manuals, and final documentation.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors degree in Construction Management or related field preferred
- 7+ years of construction experience, including 3+ years as a Superintendent for a General Contractor
- Experience managing commercial construction projects
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination
- Experience with Procore, Microsoft Office, and construction scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera P6 preferred)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain)
- First Aid / CPR certification (or ability to obtain)
- General Contractor license or LEED experience is a plus
About Sevan
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a veteran-owned business that provides construction, program management, real estate & site development, and architecture & engineering services for restaurant, grocery, fuel and convenience store, retail, and government sectors nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonalds, Starbucks, Sprouts, and BP, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction.
Why Join Sevan?
- Live Our Values: Join a company that values integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and charity. These principles are at the heart of everything we do.
- Champion Key Initiatives: Play a vital role in driving Sevan-wide initiatives like Safety and Sustainability, ensuring positive impacts for our people and the planet.
- Inspire and Lead: Help us bring our vision to life by embracing our commitment to Service, Talent, and Choicesyoull have a voice in shaping the future.
- Set the Standard: Be a role model for professional behavior, fostering a workplace culture that motivates and inspires others.
- Grow With Us: Take charge of your personal and professional growth through hands-on experience, engaging training programs, and opportunities to mentor interns and co-ops.
- Support Development of Top Brands: Opportunity to work behind the scenes supporting efforts for industry leaders like McDonalds, Starbucks, and 7-Eleven.
Pay & Benefits
The anticipated compensation range for the position is $90,000 to $120,000, is based on a full-time schedule, market and business conditions, and is commensurate on individual education, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and a matching 401K plan.
Work Conditions & Travel
This is an on-site role at the location of the project(s) and requires 90-100% travel nationwide. Multi-shift work may be required to accomplish work in active retail locations to meet aggressive schedules.