Lead Construction Superintendent

Key Responsibilities

• Project Super lead on $50million plus size builds
• Lead all field operations on large-scale critical projects such as ground up healthcare, higher education, K-12, manufacturing and other municipal projects including fire and police stations.
• Lead On-Site Construction Operations:
• Serve as the primary authority on the job site, overseeing all day-to-day field activities.
• Direct and coordinate all subcontractors, suppliers, and field staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.
• Manage Project Schedule and Critical Path:
• Develop, update, and maintain the master construction schedule in collaboration with the project management team.
• Anticipate and resolve potential delays by proactively managing labor, materials, and sequencing to keep the project on schedule.
• Site Logistics & Planning:
• Develop and execute detailed site logistics plans for large, complex projects, laydown areas, material deliveries, traffic control, and worker access.
• Adjust plans as site conditions and construction phases evolve.
• Subcontractor Coordination & Leadership:
• Lead daily coordination meetings with subcontractors.
• Ensure all trades are properly sequenced, resourced, and aligned with project milestones.
• Resolve field conflicts swiftly and professionally to maintain momentum and minimize disruption.
• Safety & Compliance Oversight:
• Uphold a zero-tolerance safety culture.
• Conduct daily safety walks, enforce OSHA standards, and lead weekly safety meetings.
• Partner with the safety team to ensure every team member goes home safely each day.
• Quality Control & Inspections:
• Establish and enforce quality control procedures throughout the build.
• Review work for compliance with project specifications, drawings, and standards.
• Proactively identify potential deficiencies before they become issues.
• Communication & Reporting:
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with project managers, clients, design teams, and senior leadership.
• Provide daily reports, schedule updates, and progress photos.
• Represent the company professionally in all interactions.
• Problem Solving & Decision-Making:
• Identify issues in the field and make informed decisions quickly to keep the project on track.
• Coincide with design and engineering teams to resolve RFIs and field changes efficiently.
• Mentorship & Team Leadership:
• Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to assistant superintendents, field engineers, and other site personnel.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture on-site.
• Project Closeout:
• Lead the final phase of construction, ensuring punch lists are completed promptly and project turnover is smooth and professional.
• Coordinate with commissioning teams, inspectors, and owners to ensure all systems are fully functional and documented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have experience in manufacturing, healthcare, higher education, K12 commercial projects that are $50million or bigger as the lead.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field (preferred but not required).
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Strong safety knowledge and a proven safety record are mandatory.
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Often required on large sites for emergency preparedness.
• Proficiency in Scheduling Software
• Blueprint & Spec Review
• Must be able to interpret and enforce construction documents, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Quality Control Standards
• Knowledge of QA/QC practices, with a history of minimizing rework and punch list issues.
• Understanding of Building Codes & Inspections

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Basic life insurance
• Short-term disability (Exempt Employees Only)
• Long-term disability (Exempt Employees Only)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• College 529 plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations