Construction Project Superintendent

Position Summary

The Construction Project Superintendent oversees all aspects of construction site operations, from planning through completion. This role coordinates field work performed by subcontractors and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Responsibilities include tracking schedules, managing change orders, ensuring quality control, addressing punch lists, and reporting project status. Additionally, the Superintendent promotes and enforces CBES’ safety program, ensuring all employees and subcontractors adhere to company standards and culture.

This position reports to the Senior Construction Project Manager.

• Supervision – manage all construction activities, divisions of work, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Scheduling – develop and sequence construction tasks appropriately. Update and implement changes in the operation as necessary to best meet client and construction deadlines.
• Safety – ensure work is completed safely and within safety regulations. Ability to identify potential hazards and mitigate risk.
• Budgeting – create cost estimates for labor, materials, and other project costs.
• Quality Control – inspect work to ensure it meets and complies with all plans, specifications and building codes.
• Communication – communicate with the subcontractors, management, and ownership on all levels. Conduct weekly on‑site meetings with all subcontractors.
• Daily Reporting – compile and submit a detailed account of the day’s construction activities, including progress updates, safety, weather impacts, labor hours, subcontractor performance, and any potential issues, to keep the project manager and other stakeholders informed on all aspects of the project.
• Conflict Resolution – conduct mediation between subcontractors and labor forces as necessary.
• Project Closeout – manage subcontractor closeout, transfer of utilities, owner training, work to complete list, and final punch list.

• 5+ years experience in ground‑up commercial construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or applicable discipline is a plus.
• Construction Supervisors License(s).
• Knowledge of Construction Management and Field Management Software; CMiC a plus.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• OSHA 30 hour certified preferred.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of construction drawings and specifications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of construction.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word required).
• Experience in applying for building permits and interacting with building inspectors.
• Experience in running multiple projects concurrently.
• Scheduling Software – Microsoft Project, Primavera, etc.
• Ability to travel up to 75% throughout New England.

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is a leading integrated professional services firm supporting technical requirements and sustainable solutions for the retail and related industries. Utilizing our vast array of in‑house resources, CBES experts tackle the most challenging projects from inception to completion, including project design, engineering, construction and commissioning. Our integrated team provides unique value serving our clients and our climate.

We offer a generous benefits package that includes 28 days of PTO along with a 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.

CBES is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. The Company has a drug‑free workplace policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.