Commercial Construction Superintendent
Job in
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, 80509, USA
Listed on 2026-07-28
Listing for:
Matukat Construction
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-28
Job specializations:
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Construction
Site Manager, Civil Engineering, Construction Manager/ Foreman
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Matukat Construction is seeking an experienced and dedicated Construction Superintendent to join our team. As a leader on our most important projects, you will be the “Field General,” responsible for driving projects to successful completion. This role is crucial for overseeing all site-wide operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality are met, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
We are looking for a professional with exceptional leadership skills, deep technical expertise, and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with clients, architects, engineers, and our internal teams. If you thrive on the challenge of managing complex construction sites and are committed to excellence, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:1. Preconstruction
- Participates in complex preconstruction efforts, including development of the schedule, logistics plans, GC/GR staffing, and constructability review.
- Attends Owner RFP interviews and presents well to clients; communicates challenges and opportunities clearly and professionally.
- Collaborates with estimating, design, and operations teams to ensure field strategy is aligned early with project goals.
- Assists in planning project execution strategies to differentiate Matukat from competitors.
- Reads and interprets Prime Contracts, Subcontract Work Orders, MSAs, insurance requirements, and contractual field obligations.
- Has a strong grasp of construction documents—plans, specs, submittals, RFIs, ASIs, and bulletins.
- Understands subcontractor scopes and enforces scope execution in the field, including tracking extra work tickets per company standards.
- Works with PMs to identify cost impacts, forecast field budgets, and minimize overruns.
- Navigates inspection and approval processes confidently; coordinates with AHJs and inspectors to achieve timely sign-offs.
- Develops, maintains, and enforces the site-specific safety and quality control plan for all subcontractors and work activities.
- Promotes a proactive safety culture and leads by example with all tradespeople and team members.
- Conducts safety inspections, toolbox talks, and ensures field staff follow Matukat's safety standards.
- Maintains and implements project logistics and temporary facility plans.
- Issues incident and near-miss reports promptly and follows up on all corrective actions.
- Develops and maintains the overall project schedule, including 4- and 8-week lookaheads.
- Proficient in CPM scheduling; integrates field activities and team input into the master schedule.
- Tracks delays and fragnet impacts and communicates updates clearly with the PM and client.
- Directs field sequencing and resource planning based on critical path activities.
- Anticipates and mitigates conflicts by applying solid planning and scheduling logic.
- Acts as the “Field General” overseeing site-wide operations, logistics, safety, and sequencing.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with the Owner, A/E team, inspectors, AHJs, and vendors.
- Maintains daily urgency and holds the team accountable for quality and progress.
- Coordinates and resolves complex jobsite issues quickly and effectively.
- Ensures compliance with SWPPP and environmental plans.
- Produces accurate daily field reports and documents all key decisions and field changes to protect the project and Matukat.
- Manages and assigns work to Assistant Superintendents and Field Engineers. Adjusts assignments based on project priorities.
- Leads daily coordination and weekly staff meetings. Tracks and follows through on Hot List items.
- Resolves conflicts between field and office staff, fostering unity and communication.
- Mentors junior staff with a focus on growth and development; provides performance feedback.
- Supports field staffing decisions, including interviewing and onboarding new team members.
- Maintains a positive, professional jobsite culture with strong morale and accountability.
- Supervises and mentors Assistant Superintendents and Field Engineers. Delegates scopes and follows up on quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
- Supports the professional development of junior field…
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