Construction Superintendent

Position: Construction Superintendent

Department: Operations

Reports to: Project Manager

Location: Tuskegee, AL

Employment Type & Shift: Full-time benefits eligible

The Superintendent oversees daily site construction activities and manages all necessary field personnel to ensure the successful completion of the project within schedule and budget. Responsibilities include maintaining the highest quality standards, supervising trade and field personnel, and implementing effective construction safety practices throughout on‑site activities. The candidate must report to a project site five days a week and is expected to live within proximity of the project location or surrounding areas.

Richard offers career opportunities across the U.S. after the initial assignment.

• Plan, coordinate, direct and supervise all aspects of day‑to‑day field operations.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with all project team members to maintain project schedule, safety, budget, and quality control efforts.
• Plan and organize project work to assure all work is in place in accordance with contract documents.
• Have working knowledge of owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Conduct on‑site meetings with subcontractors, owners, and tradesmen.
• Schedule and monitor field productivity.
• Provide mentorship and training to the project team.
• Supervise project start‑up, completion, and the entire close‑out process.
• Maintain appropriate documentation throughout the project including change order logs, RFI logs, and submittal logs.
• Manage and oversee all contractual issues.
• Establish and maintain customer relationships.
• Accurately forecast costs for job completion.
• Ensure timely and safe completion of the project while adhering to contract documents and project budgets.
• Coordinate with the Safety Manager to ensure projects are completed in accordance with safety goals.

• 10‑15 years’ experience with a general contracting company.
• Open to traveling throughout the U.S.
• A thorough understanding of construction materials, means, methods, and building systems.
• Experience managing projects $20MM+.
• Experience in federal sector projects.
• Experience in healthcare projects.
• Experience managing change orders, writing contracts, and building schedules.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to develop, implement, and comprehend RFIs, potential change orders, total project schedules, 3‑week look‑aheads, and other project documents.
• Ability to manage subcontractors in a hard‑bid capacity, understand subcontractor contract scope, and hold subcontractors to their contracts.
• Ability to clearly communicate to the home office, owner, subcontractors, and experience running owner meetings.
• Availability to potentially work on any shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, as hospital construction occurs at all hours.
• Experience in Davis Bacon‑Prevailing wage or union‑required projects.
• Ability to pass a background investigation and a drug test.
• A desire to stay and grow with a company that will help mentor, train, and educate you.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or an engineering discipline.
• Experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Knowledge or familiarity with EM 385 and CQMC.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience managing projects $20MM+.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO).
• 7 paid holidays.
• Richard’s quarterly bonus program is effective immediately to all employees, given they have met their 90‑day new hire waiting period.
• Company 401(k) matching contributions.
• Parental leave policy.
• Fully paid two‑month sabbatical leave for employees who reach their 10‑year anniversary with the company.
• All employees immediately have access to mentorship, regular skills‑based training, and leadership development programs.

Richard is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees will receive equal employment opportunities without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.