Senior Project Superintendent

About the role

The Lead Project Superintendent serves as the senior on-site construction authority responsible for driving all field operations from mobilization through certificate of occupancy. You are accountable for:

• Schedule execution
• Trade partner accountability
• Jobsite safety
• Quality control
• Production sequencing
• Field-level cost awareness

Responsibilities

Own and actively drive the master CPM schedule from groundbreaking through turnover.

Identify critical path risks early and implement recovery plans before milestones are impacted.

Maintain disciplined sequencing and manpower coordination across all trades.

Run structured look-ahead planning meetings that produce measurable field execution outcomes.

Enforce production accountability daily—not after delays occur.

Hold subcontractors accountable to schedule, quality, manpower, and contractual scope requirements.

Conduct preconstruction coordination meetings for all major scopes prior to field mobilization.

Eliminate ambiguity between trades before conflicts impact production.

Escalate non-performance immediately and drive corrective action without delay.

Maintain jobsite discipline, organization, and operational flow across all phases of construction.

Serve as the primary safety authority on-site and enforce OSHA compliance without exception.

Conduct daily safety inspections and immediately correct unsafe conditions.

Lead toolbox talks, JHAs, and incident investigations.

Stop work immediately when conditions present unacceptable risk.

Maintain a clean, organized, and professionally managed project environment at all times.

Represent the ownership and development platform professionally with inspectors, consultants, municipalities, and community stakeholders.

Participate in OAC meetings and provide accurate field-driven updates to leadership.

Coordinate jurisdictional inspections and maintain momentum toward CO milestones.

Maintain strong communication flow between field operations and project management teams.

Mentorship & Team Development:

• Lead Assistant Superintendents and Project Engineers through direct mentorship and accountability.
• Develop field staff capable of operating at a higher level over time.
• Set the standard for professionalism, urgency, preparation, and execution on-site.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive field construction experience with minimum 5+ years as Lead Superintendent
• Proven track record delivering ground-up multifamily, mixed-use, institutional, or comparable large-scale projects in the $50M–$150M+ range
• Demonstrated success managing projects from site mobilization through certificate of occupancy
• Strong command of CPM scheduling, sequencing logic, manpower planning, and production recovery strategies
• Able to independently lead large trade coordination efforts across complex vertical construction environments
• Expert-level understanding of construction documents, trade coordination, and field execution standards
• Proven ability to hold subcontractors accountable without losing control of the jobsite culture
• OSHA 30 certification required; OSHA 500 strongly preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively based on project assignment needs

Preferred Experience

• Experience within an integrated Owner / Developer / GC environment
• Multifamily podium, wrap, mid-rise, or structured parking experience
• Military / DoD construction exposure (NAVFAC / USACE / UFC standards)
• Experience mentoring and developing field teams on large-scale projects

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $130K - $175K DOE
• Performance-based bonus tied to delivery, safety, quality, and schedule outcomes
• Vehicle and travel allowances
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) participation
• Per diem / housing support for travel assignments

Details

Details are discussed directly with qualified candidates.

Final Note

This role is not for passive managers. It is for field leaders capable of driving complex projects, holding teams accountable under pressure, and delivering high-level execution without excuses.

Disclaimer

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or (screening and) assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

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