Superintendent, Construction

Superintendent / Site Manager

The Superintendent / Site Manager leads all field operations from project startup through completion, serving as the primary on-site leader for large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects. This role oversees jobsite safety, quality, schedule, subcontractor coordination, and daily construction activities while closely collaborating with clients, project managers, and trade partners. The Superintendent ensures that projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with established quality standards, while also contributing to preconstruction and estimating efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities from project mobilization through closeout.
• Serve as the primary on-site leader and point of contact for clients, project managers, trade partners, and inspectors.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily field operations to ensure work progresses according to schedule and project requirements.
• Oversee and enforce jobsite safety practices, ensuring compliance with all safety standards and procedures.
• Monitor and maintain quality control throughout all phases of construction to meet design and specification requirements.
• Develop, manage, and update project schedules in coordination with project management and trade partners.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors, ensuring clear scopes of work, proper sequencing, and timely completion of tasks.
• Participate in and support preconstruction efforts, including planning, logistics, and constructability reviews.
• Lead and coordinate estimating activities related to field input, including quantities, means and methods, and production rates.
• Develop conceptual, GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price), and lump-sum cost estimates in collaboration with estimating and project teams.
• Perform value engineering and cost-saving analyses to optimize project budgets without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with design, scheduling, and operations teams to align construction plans with design intent and project goals.
• Interface regularly with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve issues and maintain strong working relationships.
• Review and de-scope subcontractor proposals to verify completeness, compliance with project documents, and alignment with scopes of work.
• Identify project risks and cost drivers, and help develop mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and budget.
• Support constructability reviews, site logistics planning, and project phasing to ensure efficient and safe execution.
• Lead and participate in project coordination meetings, including discussions on RFIs, change orders, and schedule impacts.
• Assist with project buyouts and the development of clear scopes of work for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage and track RFIs, change orders, and other project documentation in coordination with the project management team.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior estimators and field staff, including quality control oversight of their work.
• Maintain and leverage historical cost data and benchmarking tools to improve estimating accuracy and project planning.
• Ensure that all work complies with contract documents, building codes, and company standards.
• Support the closeout process, including punch list completion, final inspections, and turnover to the client.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience as a superintendent, site manager, or in a comparable construction leadership role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects, including at least two projects with a value of $10M or more.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial construction practices, including field operations and sequencing.
• Deep understanding of construction safety standards and the ability to enforce safe work practices on site.
• Proficiency in construction scheduling, including developing, updating, and managing project schedules.
• Experience with quality control processes and procedures in the construction environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple subcontractors and trade partners effectively.
• Experience with project buyouts, scopes of work, RFIs, change orders, and leading project coordination meetings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Experience using project management software to track project progress, documentation, and communication.
• Proficiency with construction scheduling…