Sr. Superintendent - Large Commercial Projects

About the Role

The Senior Superintendent is responsible for the overall field leadership, coordination, and execution of large-scale commercial construction projects exceeding $50 million in Palm Beach County and surrounding South Florida markets. This role oversees all on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations from preconstruction through project closeout on projects valued at $50M+.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including short-interval (3-6 week) look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure alignment on schedule, cost, subcontractor performance, and procurement activities.
• Drive project milestones, identifying and resolving potential delays or conflicts proactively.
• Supervise and mentor assistant superintendents, field engineers, foremen, and trade partners.
• Build, lead, and maintain strong jobsite culture focused on accountability, safety, and performance.
• Conduct regular coordination meetings with subcontractors and internal teams.
• Enforce and promote a strong safety culture consistent with OSHA, company policies, and local regulations.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and ensure all subcontractors comply with safety requirements.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation when necessary.
• Ensure all work meets plans, specifications, codes, and owner expectations.
• Implement and manage quality control programs and inspections throughout all project phases.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and inspectors for approvals and issue resolution.
• Manage subcontractor activities, sequencing, and jobsite logistics.
• Ensure subcontractors meet scheduling, quality, and safety expectations.
• Resolve field conflicts and coordination challenges across multiple trades.
• Maintain daily reports, logs, and documentation of jobsite activity.
• Track and report progress against schedule and key milestones.
• Assist in managing RFIs, submittals, and change orders as they impact field operations.
• Serve as the primary on-site representative for owners, architects, inspectors, and local officials.
• Maintain strong relationships with municipal authorities, especially for public-sector projects.
• Represent the company professionally in all interactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 15-20+ years of experience in commercial construction, with a minimum of 5 years as a lead or senior superintendent on projects exceeding $50M.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale hospitality, municipal, or institutional projects.
• Strong knowledge of South Florida building codes, permitting processes, and environmental considerations.
• Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project) and construction management platforms (Procore, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, MEP systems, and site logistics for complex builds.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Results-driven with a proactive approach to project challenges.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus (20% - consistently paid out based on overall company performance)
• Company Truck and Gas Card
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 3 weeks paid time off and holidays