Construction Superintendent

Job Title: Superintendent
Project Focus
Locations: Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod
Department: Multiple

At Columbia Construction, we don’t just build structures — we build relationships, trust, and legacies. For over 100 years, we've led the New England construction industry by delivering high-quality projects with integrity, teamwork, and innovation. Our success is rooted in what we call “The Columbia Way” — a commitment to accountability, collaboration, and doing the right thing every time.

Columbia Construction is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on complex commercial projects. You’ll be the boots-on-the-ground leader responsible for managing site safety, schedule, subcontractor coordination, and quality control — all while upholding Columbia’s culture of excellence and collaboration.

This is a high-impact role ideal for a proactive, solution-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and leads by example.

• Lead all on-site construction activities from groundbreaking to close-out.
• Champion jobsite safety and ensure compliance with Columbia’s Safety Program and OSHA regulations.
• Develop and maintain site logistics plans
  , project schedules, and look-ahead plans.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel with clarity and professionalism.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to align field execution with budget, schedule, and design intent.
• Conduct daily coordination meetings and weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Monitor work progress, perform quality control, and resolve field issues in real time
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including daily reports and photos.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Columbia, the client, and all field operations.
• Foster a respectful, solution-focused jobsite environment aligned with The Columbia Way
  .

• 8+ years of relevant field experience in commercial construction, with at least 3 years in a Superintendent role.
• Proven track record managing projects in sectors such as life sciences, corporate interiors, healthcare, or higher education.
• Deep knowledge of construction means, methods, building codes, and safety standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project) and construction management platforms (Procore preferred).
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field preferred (not required).

• You don’t just manage — you lead with integrity and bring teams together.
• You think two steps ahead and anticipate problems before they arise.
• You hold everyone — including yourself — to the highest standard of accountability and professionalism.
• You embody The Columbia Way by acting with humility, urgency, and purpose.

Columbia Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer Columbia.

Columbia Construction is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. We evaluate compensation decisions on a case-by-case basis.