Construction Superintendent

Construction Superintendent

This role oversees daily onsite construction activities, ensuring that all work progresses safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, and schedules. The Construction Superintendent coordinates subcontractors and trades, manages site logistics and inspections, and serves as a key communication link between the field and project management. This position is ideal for a proactive, organized construction professional who can independently manage a jobsite and maintain high standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day onsite construction activities and oversee all subcontractors to ensure work progresses as planned.
• Coordinate trades, scheduling, material deliveries, inspections, and site logistics to keep the project on schedule.
• Stay ahead of the schedule by identifying upcoming needs, potential issues, and constraints, and implement solutions to avoid delays.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite that complies with applicable safety standards and company policies.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project plans, specifications, quality standards, and the established schedule.
• Monitor construction sequencing and workflow to ensure the project follows an efficient and logical order of operations.
• Communicate effectively and consistently with project management, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders to provide updates, resolve issues, and coordinate activities.
• Proactively identify and address onsite problems or conflicts, escalating issues to project management when necessary.
• Support enforcement of safety practices and procedures in alignment with OSHA requirements and internal safety programs.
• Document relevant onsite activities and observations as required by project management or company procedures.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of construction experience, preferably in a Superintendent or field leadership role.
• Hands-on experience managing or supervising onsite construction activities.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and how a project should flow from start to finish.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple trades, schedules, deliveries, inspections, and site logistics.
• Experience in construction management, subcontractor management, and construction supervision.
• Solid understanding of the overall process and flow of a construction project, particularly in commercial construction environments.
• Proven ability to independently manage a jobsite in a proactive and organized manner.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with project management, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• OSHA 10 certification or equivalent safety training.
• Working knowledge of safety standards and practices relevant to construction sites.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with commercial interior fit-outs or renovation projects.
• Trade background or prior hands-on trade experience.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred; OSHA 10 considered.
• Exposure to project management practices and tools in a construction setting.
• Ability to anticipate project needs and potential issues before they impact the schedule.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing site activities and documentation.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role with typical working hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position is based on active construction sites, requiring regular presence in the field to oversee daily activities. The environment involves coordination of multiple trades and subcontractors, frequent interaction with project management and inspectors, and adherence to safety protocols and OSHA standards. The role requires comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced construction setting where conditions can vary based on project phase and site location.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wellesley, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the…