Superintendent - Commercial Construction Projects

Superintendent – Large Commercial Construction Projects

Location:

Rochester, NY | Type:
Direct Hire | Compensation: $105-125K annually | Contractor Work Model:
Onsite – onsite

The Field Superintendent provides comprehensive project field leadership and direction for day‑to‑day operations of large commercial construction projects, in partnership with the Project Manager and the client’s facility team. The Field Superintendent ensures project success by fully coordinating all vendors and subcontractors to deliver and install their scope of work in full accordance with the Contract Documents and Project Schedule. Overall job site safety, logistics, cleanliness, and professionalism are primary responsibilities.

• Provide complete field leadership and direction for day‑to‑day operations of large commercial construction projects in partnership with the Project Manager and clients’ facility team.
• Coordinate all vendors and subcontractors to ensure full delivery and installation of scope of work according to contract documents and project schedule.
• Maintain overall site safety, logistics, cleanliness, and professionalism as the primary site safety leader.
• Implement and enforce the Site‑Specific Safety Plan, lead safety meetings, and act as the point of contact for incident investigations.
• Manage the project schedule, including updates, logic relationship integrity, recovery plan development, and supporting overall project timelines.
• Oversee site construction activities, mitigate project constraints, supervise trade partners, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate inspections with authorities, third‑party inspectors, design professionals, utilities, and clients as needed.
• Drive trade partner progress in accordance with the project schedule and support construction scheduling efforts.
• Attend site meetings, schedule deliveries, document site progress, and assist with inspections and invoice reviews.
• Work closely with field leadership teams to promote efficiencies and best practices, monitor and generate daily reports for project progress and compliance.
• Assist in procurement of materials, ensure adherence to the Project Quality Assurance plan, and resolve deficiencies timely.
• Participate in project update meetings to communicate project health and progress to stakeholders.
• Support energy savings goals alongside M&V and engineering teams, ensuring project schedule aligns with energy targets.
• Ensure all legal permits are secured and work remains in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Document existing site conditions, coordinate startup and commissioning activities, and promote a positive company culture at the site and in the office.

• 5–10+ years of field supervisory experience in large ($25M+) commercial construction projects such as higher education, healthcare, or government facilities.
• Strong knowledge of MEP trades, especially HVAC and electrical systems.
• Proven leadership and supervisory capabilities, experience with pull planning and Last Planner System.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Procore project management software, Primavera scheduling, and Blue Beam document editor.
• Excellent organizational, planning, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects under tight deadlines.
• Capable of managing complex situations involving ambiguity and conflict resolution.
• OSHA 30‑hour training and CPR certification required.

Eligible employees receive health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.