Sr Construction Superintendent - Hospitality

Senior Superintendent – AECOM Tishman

Location:

New Orleans, LA – On‑site only. No remote or hybrid.

• Accountable and overall responsibility for on‑site administrative and technical management for a wide range of construction projects.
• Leads, directs and manages the entire direction of construction and related activities within assigned area of responsibility, which may be a single area, multi‑area or a multi‑discipline construction project.
• Primary liaison with client for day‑to‑day activities and long‑term operations.
• Communicates and directs through other superintendents changes or modification of jobsite activities within assigned area of operations.
• Accountable for compliance with design/specifications, completion on schedule, within budget and to quality standards.
• Primary interface and engagement with Project Executive and manager group to coordinate efforts.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS in Construction Management, Engineering or similar curriculum with 10 years of relevant commercial construction experience; or AA/AS with 12 years of experience; or HSD/GED with 14 years of experience; or demonstrated equivalence of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 14 years of progressive field leadership as a Superintendent on large commercial projects, preferably in hospitality/hotel construction.
• Proven success delivering complex builds with major structure/MEP scopes, dense urban logistics, or active‑campus constraints.
• Strong command of safety management (OSHA 30 or equivalent) and field risk mitigation.
• Proficiency with construction management tools and workflows (e.g., Procore, Plan Grid/Bluebeam, BIM‑enabled coordination, look‑ahead planning).
• Ability to interpret drawings/specs, lead trade coordination, and drive field problem solving.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative, accountability‑driven style.
• Willingness to work onsite full time; schedule flexibility for night/weekend work as required by project phases.
• Experience delivering projects $100M+ with fast‑track or phased occupancy.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 and advanced scheduling techniques.
• Trade background or field engineering experience.
• First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10 or other safety credentials.

• Requires physical stamina and mobility, including the ability to climb ladders and stairs, use personnel hoists, and move through various terrain and active construction zones. Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Team members must be capable of using their hands to handle tools and materials, and perform activities such as sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
  
  Lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted may be necessary on an occasional basis.

• Construction field roles work primarily on active job sites with exposure to environmental and job‑related hazards such as heavy machinery, elevated work areas, airborne particles, varying weather conditions, and potential electrical risks. Noise levels may vary from moderate to high depending on the phase of construction. Employees may be required to wear PPE and must remain alert to ensure safety. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.
• This position is located in New Orleans, LA and is not hybrid nor remote.
• Relocation may be included.
• For positions with driving responsibilities, motor vehicle records are reviewed as part of AECOM’s background check process to ensure compliance with the Company’s driving standards.

Required onboarding:
All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Compensation is based on education, qualifications, experience and location with a range of $ – $ annually.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information about applicants will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.