Commercial Construction Superintendent

Job Title: Superintendent (Commercial / Industrial Construction)

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Compensation: $110,000–$135,000 Base Salary (DOE) + Performance-Based Bonuses

Benefits

• Partially employer-paid employee health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Company vehicle
• Company phone and credit card for business expenses
• Professional development opportunities

Company Overview

Tiello is partnered with a growing construction company in its search for an experienced Superintendent to oversee projects throughout Maricopa County. The company specializes in building construction for infrastructure, water, and wastewater projects, working as a building subcontractor alongside general contractors.

This opening is due to growth, and the team is looking to hire within the next couple of weeks. The immediate project involves civil/site work, while most of the company’s projects are commercial-oriented.

Role Summary

The Superintendent will manage daily field operations, supervise subcontractors and crews, maintain schedules, and ensure work is completed safely, within budget, and according to project specifications.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong commercial or industrial construction background with experience overseeing civil/site work. This role requires close coordination with the general contractor and project team, along with involvement in preconstruction, submittals, scheduling, and change order pricing and execution.

Project Types

• Commercial and industrial building construction
• Buildings supporting water and wastewater facilities
• Infrastructure-related building projects
• Civil/site work associated with the immediate project

Job Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations and supervise subcontractors, laborers, and other site personnel
• Coordinate construction activities with the general contractor and project team
• Maintain schedules and manage work sequencing, manpower, and site logistics
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, and schedules
• Coordinate material and equipment deliveries to prevent delays
• Conduct site inspections to monitor progress and workmanship
• Enforce OSHA requirements, building codes, and company safety policies
• Lead regular safety meetings and address jobsite hazards
• Resolve field issues and conflicts to keep projects moving
• Communicate project status, challenges, and updates to project stakeholders
• Support preconstruction tasks, including submittals, subcontracts, estimating, and scheduling
• Price and manage change orders, coordinate execution, and issue change orders to subcontractors
• Oversee work through completion and closeout

Qualifications / Requirements

• 5+ years of Superintendent experience in commercial or industrial construction
• Experience overseeing civil/site work
• Proven ability to manage construction projects from start to finish
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, safety requirements, and building codes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Experience managing subcontractors, crews, schedules, and field coordination
• Proficiency in Procore, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project
• OSHA certification
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Underground industrial construction experience
• Experience with water, wastewater, or infrastructure-related building projects
• Construction management degree or related certification

Legal & EEO

Tiello and its clients are Equal Opportunity Employers and consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Right to Work

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.

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