Senior Superintendent

Elmington Construction is a Nashville-based general contractor and construction management company providing comprehensive residential and commercial services with a partnership approach. We specialize in affordable and multi-family housing and have completed 36 projects with 17 more under construction in states across the US.

Our experienced leadership team understands market dynamics and has refined our processes to minimize typical construction conflicts, delivering exceptional results that provide clients confidence and peace of mind throughout their journey with the Elmington family.

All activities will be performed in support of the values of Elmington Construction.

Integrity ~ Precision ~ Growth ~ Driven ~ Relationships

The Senior Superintendent is a key field leader responsible for managing all on-site construction for a dedicated project, ensuring schedule, quality, safety, and trade coordination are executed at the highest level. In addition to leading their project, this role plays a strategic part in company-wide initiatives—such as field operations improvement, talent development, safety culture, and process standardization. The ideal candidate excels at driving project results while advancing broader organizational goals.

• Demonstrates adherence to EC policies/processes and teaches to others
• Proven ability of mentoring & developing field management
• Understands the Project Management side and has shown their ability to keep down barriers that would divide both Field and Management.
• Shows exception management and leadership skills that meet our expectations
• Demonstrates proactive planning of projects
• Schedule champion (supports, enforces, & pushes schedule)
• Recognized as a great builder by their peers
• Actively sought as a recognized resource for the company processes and building knowledge
• Resolves conflicts calmly
• Proven ability to maintain calm, confident leadership through challenges
• Actively engaged in EC task forces & other strategic iniatives to improve processes
• Strategic thinker
• Ability to navigate operational complexities
• Basic mathematical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills
• OSHA 30
• Can navigate operational complexities & enact solutions
• Ability to travel if needed

Responsible for field management of dedicated project

• Leads and models safety as a core guiding principle
• Builds the project
• Holds teams accountable to proper housekeeping of project site
• Works with Pre-Construction and PM team to identify and implement all contract deliverables, quality testing, and reporting requirements
• Effectively plans the project (constructability reviews, key plans, etc.)
• Performs a detailed review of project documents to stay ahead of RFI's and future coordination issues
• Communicates any material delivery needs to project team so they can prioritize and expediate
• Leads effective subcontractor schedule coordination meetings and addresses issues that may arise
• Responsible for daily reports, progress reports, and compliance reports
• Assists in development, planning, and updating of overall project schedule
• Proactively identify problems and implement solutions in time to maintain workflow
• Plans and establishes the flow of the work activities on the project.
• Manages inspections by all agencies including consultants and local AHJ
• Ensures all installed material is per specifications and submittals
• Drives project closeout and owner turnover
• Demonstrates adherence to EC policy and processes

Strategic partner in company-wide initiatives

• Leader in bootcamps
• Provides on-the-job mentoring/training to other field personnel as requested
• Works closely with General Superintendent, Asst. General Superintents, & Operations Manager for continuous improvement in field management

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

• Minimum of ten years related construction experience and/or training
• Minimum of two Elmington project as Superintendent
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