Construction Superintendent

Construction Superintendent

Location:
Nashville, TN

Travel: Approximately 90 percent

A fast growing specialty construction organization is expanding its field leadership team and is looking for a Construction Superintendent who thrives in hands-on, high accountability environments. This opportunity is well suited for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys tackling challenges as they arise, and wants to contribute to important projects across a diverse portfolio of facilities. You will play a visible role in keeping projects safe, organized, on schedule, and built to a high standard.

This Role Offers

• Competitive annual compensation, based on experience, plus per diem
• Company paid travel related business expenses for approved project needs
• 401k with company match
• Strong opportunity to broaden technical and field leadership skills through specialized construction and security infrastructure projects
• Exposure to complex project environments across government, industrial, mission critical, and commercial settings

Focus

• Oversee field-based project activities, coordinating site improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and installation efforts to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate subcontractors, sequence field activities, and maintain a productive jobsite that aligns with drawings, specifications, and project milestones.
• Monitor workmanship in the field, identify deficiencies early, and drive punch list and corrective action completion before closeout.
• Track site activity through daily reports, short range scheduling updates, labor coordination, and communication with project leadership.
• Receive and inspect incoming materials, confirm proper storage conditions, and help ensure crews have what they need to execute efficiently.
• Support project quality efforts through preparatory planning, in process checks, final reviews, and documentation tied to definable scopes of work.
• Help uphold site safety standards by reinforcing procedures, monitoring PPE use, coordinating activity specific briefings, and addressing unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain organized project records and assist with site meetings, progress reviews, and coordination with vendors, subcontractors, and client representatives.

Skill Set

• At least 3 years of experience in a field leadership role such as superintendent, foreman, site supervisor, or quality focused construction lead.
• At least 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: excavation, reinforced concrete, industrial fencing, trenching, conduit installation, or similar heavy field construction scopes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, field layouts, and installation details.
• Comfortable overseeing subcontractors, tracking daily progress, and keeping work aligned with schedule and quality expectations.
• Working knowledge of common construction equipment such as mini excavators, skid steers, forklifts, loaders, lifts, or comparable machinery.
• Strong judgment, dependability, and communication skills, with the ability to lead in active field conditions.
• Valid driver license required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass background screening and drug testing requirements tied to controlled or secure project environments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds to waist height.
• Ability to work in active outdoor construction settings and perform movements such as kneeling, crouching, climbing, stooping, and reaching.

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