Construction Site Supervisor
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Construction
Site Manager, Construction Manager/ Foreman
We are seeking an experienced Construction Site Superintendent to oversee and coordinate all site-based construction activities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing field operations, experience in construction planning and scheduling, and a strong understanding of Lean Construction principles. The ability to read and interpret construction drawings and preferred experience in cold-formed steel (CFS) construction are essential for success in this role.
This position requires collaboration with project stakeholders to ensure safe, timely, cost-effective, and high-quality project delivery. This position requires high volume of travel.
We are seeking an experienced Construction Site Superintendent to oversee and coordinate all site-based construction activities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing field operations, experience in construction planning and scheduling, and a strong understanding of Lean Construction principles. The ability to read and interpret construction drawings and preferred experience in cold-formed steel (CFS) construction are essential for success in this role.
This position requires collaboration with project stakeholders to ensure safe, timely, cost-effective, and high-quality project delivery. This position requires high volume of travel.
- Oversee daily construction site operations, ensuring all activities comply with safety regulations, quality standards, and project specifications.
- Supervise subcontractors, trades, and construction crews; monitor productivity and resolve field issues as they arise.
- Conduct daily site walkthroughs and safety audits; enforce compliance with OSHA standards and company policies.
- Coordinate just-in-time delivery of equipment and materials to support Lean site logistics and minimize inventory waste.
- Develop and maintain short-term and weekly lookahead schedules aligned with the master project schedule.
- Coordinate closely with the Project Manager and Scheduler to track progress, forecast impacts, and adjust sequencing.
- Lead daily stand-up meetings and weekly work planning sessions using the Last Planner System.
- Identify and mitigate potential schedule conflicts or scope gaps proactively.
- Apply Lean Construction principles to enhance workflow reliability, eliminate waste, and drive continuous improvement.
- Facilitate pull planning sessions with subcontractors to improve coordination and productivity.
- Monitor metrics such as PPC (Percent Plan Complete), constraints, and reasons for plan failures to improve accountability and learning.
- Promote a collaborative jobsite culture focused on respect, transparency, and performance.
- Interpret and implement design specifications and construction drawings with a high degree of accuracy.
- Conduct regular field inspections to ensure work meets quality standards and complies with approved plans and submittals.
- Collaborate with quality control personnel to resolve field discrepancies or non-conformance issues.
- Support punch list management and project closeout procedures.
- Act as the primary on-site liaison with the General Contractor (GC) site superintendent. Attend all GC meetings and provide daily reports, updates, incident reporting and schedule management.
- Act as the primary on-site liaison between field operations, project management, design professionals, and clients.
- Maintain comprehensive daily field reports, including labor, materials, inspections, and incidents.
- Provide real-time updates to the project team on schedule progress, material needs, and site issues.
- Ensure that RFIs, submittals, and change orders are communicated and resolved effectively.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience supervising commercial, institutional, or industrial construction projects.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP construction drawings and shop drawings.
- Experience with cold-formed steel (CFS) construction methods and installation is preferred.
- Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Plan Grid, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6).
- Strong knowledge of Lean Construction methodologies, including the Last Planner System, visual displays and pull planning.
- OSHA 30-hour certification (preferred).
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
- Lean Six Sigma or Lean Construction certification (LCI or equivalent).
- Trade background or technical training in structural framing, particularly in CFS systems.
- Familiarity with prefabrication or panelized construction workflows is a plus.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.
- Full-time, on-site position. Project sites would be in various states primarily in Southern United States.
- May require extended hours, night…
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