Superintendent, Construction

Job Description

A commercial construction superintendent serves as the primary on-site leader, responsible for managing daily field operations, directing subcontractors, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards. They enforce strict safety protocols, coordinate logistics, manage material deliveries, and act as the main liaison between project managers, engineers, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Operations Management :
  Direct all on-site construction activities, including supervising subcontractors and field personnel.
• Safety Enforcement :
  Maintain strict compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies, conducting regular inspections and safety meetings.
• Scheduling & Planning :
  Develop and maintain the 3-week look-ahead schedule and ensure the overall master schedule is met.
• Quality Control :
  Inspect work in progress to ensure compliance with blueprints, specifications, and building codes.
• Coordination & Communication :
  Coordinate with architects, engineers, and municipal inspectors; conduct weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Problem Solving :
  Identify potential field conflicts (e.g., design issues) and resolve them, minimizing delays.
• Documentation :
  Maintain accurate, daily logs of field activity, progress, and site conditions.
• Project Closeout :
  Manage the punch list process to ensure all deficiencies are corrected for final project handover.

Required

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Superintendent on commercial projects (e.g., office, retail, industrial, hospital, K12).
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in reading construction documents, blueprints, and schedules.
• OSHA 30-hour certification is typically required.

Performance Indicators

• Adherence to the project schedule (on-time delivery).
• Project completion within budget constraints.
• Zero or minimal safety incidents.
• High-quality workmanship with minimal punch list items.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.