Superintendent - Residential Construction
Job Description
Job Description
TAB Construction
Commute to Andes, NY (Required) | Full-Time | Onsite
Company Overview
TAB Construction is a residential building company serving the Catskill Mountains and greater Delaware County region of New York. We specialize in custom homes and high-quality residential projects.
Our reputation is built on craftsmanship, professionalism, and strong client relationships. As our project volume and complexity continue to grow, we are intentionally strengthening our operational structure to support long-term, sustainable scaling.
We are seeking a Superintendent who can take full ownership of field leadership. This role will reduce day-to-day field firefighting, improve schedule reliability, and ensure that projects are executed with clarity and accountability from start to finish.
Learn more about us: www.tabcompanies.com
Position Summary
The Superintendent is the senior field leader responsible for executing projects with precision, organization, and accountability.
Mainly overseeing site coordination, schedule execution, subcontractor alignment, and quality control from mobilization through completion.
We are looking for a Superintendent who believes that strong planning and communication eliminate most field issues before they escalate.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary on-site leader for assigned projects
- Coordinate daily activities of in-house crews and subcontractors
- Ensure work aligns with construction documents, specifications, and defined selections
- Maintain jobsite standards for quality, organization, and professionalism
- Address field issues early, before they impact the schedule or budget
- Build, maintain, and actively manage the job schedule
- Utilize construction management software to keep schedules current and visible
- Conduct look-ahead planning and sequencing in collaboration with the Project Manager
- Communicate upcoming work, constraints, and dependencies clearly to trades
- Translate pre-construction documentation into clear field direction
- Clarify scope details with trades prior to work starting
- Identify potential misalignments early and escalate appropriately
- Reinforce TAB's belief that most field challenges stem from unclear expectations, not technical limitations
- Use construction management software (currently CoConstruct) as a live communication tool
- Maintain accurate updates, close out tasks, and document progress consistently
- Ensure the field and office operate from the same real-time information
Qualifications
- 5+ years of managing complex custom homes in residential construction field leadership experience ($1M-$10M+ projects preferred)
- Strong technical knowledge across framing, finishes, MEP coordination, and sequencing
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings
- Comfortable working with construction management software
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Professional Profile
The ideal candidate:
- Believes construction can be structured and predictable when properly led
- Values clarity over chaos
- Plans proactively rather than reacting under pressure
- Works effectively within defined systems and improves them over time
- Communicates directly and professionally
- Wants to grow within a long-term, career-oriented company
What Success Looks Like
- Projects run with fewer surprises and smoother sequencing
- Schedules are actively managed and accurately reflected in the software
- Trades understand expectations before beginning work
- Rework and preventable conflicts are reduced
- The Project Manager operates proactively instead of chasing field issues
- Ownership can focus more on leadership and business growth rather than daily field firefighting
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience and capability
- Consistent, year-round project pipeline
- Opportunity for increased responsibility as the company scales
- Long-term growth potential within a structured, systems-driven organization
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- A current resume
- A brief note outlining relevant residential project experience
- Examples of projects where you led scheduling, trade coordination, or resolved field challenges
Qualified applicants will be contacted to discuss experience, project background, and alignment with TAB Construction's approach to field leadership.
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