Job Description
Job Description
Construction Superintendent Responsibilities
Project Oversight & Field Management
- Manage day-to-day field operations for commercial construction projects
- Oversee all on-site activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to schedule
- Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors
- Maintain project schedules and communicate progress regularly
- Identify and resolve field issues before they impact schedule or budget
Schedule Management
- Develop and maintain short-term and long-term construction schedules
- Coordinate subcontractor sequencing and workflow
- Ensure milestones and completion dates are achieved
- Monitor productivity and adjust manpower/resources as necessary
Safety Management
- Enforce company safety policies and OSHA requirements
- Conduct regular safety meetings and toolbox talks
- Perform jobsite safety inspections and hazard assessments
- Ensure all subcontractors comply with safety regulations
- Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
Quality Control
- Ensure workmanship meets project specifications and quality standards
- Conduct regular inspections of installed work
- Coordinate testing, inspections, and corrective work
- Manage punch lists and project closeout quality requirements
Subcontractor Coordination
- Schedule and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers
- Conduct subcontractor meetings and maintain accountability
- Verify subcontractor work completion and performance
- Resolve conflicts between trades and sequencing issues
Communication & Documentation
- Serve as primary field contact for project teams, owners, inspectors, and subcontractors
- Maintain daily reports documenting manpower, progress, weather, deliveries, and issues
- Communicate schedule impacts, delays, and field changes promptly
- Participate in project meetings and provide status updates
Materials & Equipment Management
- Coordinate material deliveries and storage
- Verify materials meet specifications and project requirements
- Manage equipment needs and utilization
- Monitor inventory and prevent material shortages
Cost Control
- Monitor labor productivity and field costs
- Identify potential cost overruns and notify project management
- Minimize rework and wasted materials
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting as needed
Project Closeout
- Coordinate final inspections and owner walkthroughs
- Manage punch list completion
- Ensure turnover documents are complete
- Assist with project commissioning and occupancy requirements
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate project documentation
- Review drawings, specifications, and subcontract scopes
- Coordinate permits and inspections
- Assist project management with RFIs, submittals, and change orders when required
Leadership Expectations
- Lead crews and subcontractors professionally and effectively
- Promote teamwork and accountability
- Mentor field personnel and develop future leaders
- Represent the company professionally with clients and trade partners
Preferred Skills / Qualifications
- Commercial construction experience
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Scheduling experience
- Knowledge of safety regulations and construction practices
- Ability to manage multiple trades simultaneously
Company DescriptionMid-sized commercial general contractor. Performing small to several million-dollar projects.
Company Description
Mid-sized commercial general contractor. Performing small to several million-dollar projects.