Superintendent II - Ground Up Commercial Projects

Job Description

Job DescriptionSuperintendent II – Ground Up Commercial Projects

The Superintendent II leads field supervision and project coordination on assigned ground up commercial projects, directing on-site operations, subcontractor coordination, and workforce management to ensure projects hit schedule milestones, budget targets, and contractual specifications.

You will lead skilled construction teams, implement robust project controls, and keep all stakeholders aligned, delivering safety, quality, and exceptional client satisfaction—The Samet Way.

What You'll Do

• Develop and communicate 4-week look-ahead schedules to stay ahead on planning for ground up commercial construction.

• Participate in all schedule updates, ensuring project timelines and deliverables are met.

• Lead weekly coordination meetings, pre-install meetings, and schedule meetings to keep work progressing efficiently.

• Participate in developing the baseline schedule and own the CPM schedule—managing, updating, and implementing it throughout the commercial project lifecycle.

• Provide daily field oversight to sustain safe, efficient job site conditions.

• Plan and implement sequencing strategies to optimize workflow specific to large ground up commercial builds.

• Collaborate with field teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure rigorous quality control and uphold project standards.

• Assist in developing and submitting RFIs.

• Ensure on-time, within-budget delivery through proactive planning and decisive execution.

• Enforce Samet's safety policies and ensure compliance with all safety regulations for ground up projects.

• Conduct and document weekly safety inspections and reports to promote a secure work environment.

• Manage punch lists and drive project closeout activities.

• Meet with AHJs and third-party inspectors to facilitate inspections and approvals for all stages of ground up commercial projects.

• Review subcontractor performance against scheduled deadlines and confirm adequate manpower, equipment, and materials to meet project deliverables.

• Lead the field team in promoting quality initiatives, set inspection expectations, and ensure effective use of quality and safety platforms.

• Maintain site cleanliness, organization, and professional presentation.

• Assist with developing and updating the project PMP as needed.

• Work closely with the Project Manager to define and manage scopes for subcontractors in ground up commercial environments.

• Foster strong communication and relationships with contractors and suppliers.

• Ensure timely, accurate safety documentation using the Samet project management system.

• Support the Company's safety/ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) initiatives.

• Clearly communicate performance expectations to direct reports, supporting their professional development and growth.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, construction engineering, or a related field.

• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and professional email communication.

• Experience leading field teams on ground up commercial construction projects.

• Excellent understanding of plans, specs, and construction documentation processes related to large-scale commercial jobs.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated success conducting meetings with multiple project stakeholders.

• Professional demeanor and the ability to build relationships across project teams, owners, AHJs, subcontractors, and field personnel.

• 5-7 years of experience in commercial construction, with specific ground up exposure preferred.

• Outstanding time management and organizational skills.

• The ability to build trust and maintain confidence among teams and stakeholders on high-value projects.

• Exceptional attention to detail in all project-related tasks, especially on complex builds.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety and maintaining injury-free work environments on major projects.

• Complete understanding of Superintendent I responsibilities.

• Strategic planning and critical thinking skills to drive improved scheduling and sequencing efficiency.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a focus on overcoming project challenges creatively.

• Detail-oriented approach with rigorous focus on safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Additional Requirements

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, walk on rough or uneven surfaces, use hands and fingers to feel or handle office equipment and files, reach with hands and arms, drive, bend, climb stairs or ladders, balance, kneel, crouch, turn or twist, talk, see, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to sit, handle hand and/or power tools, and may infrequently be required to crawl. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The work environment is a construction site in various stages of completion. The workspace can fluctuate from low to high noise levels and low to high light levels. Unpleasant or potentially harmful fumes may occasionally be present (proper PPE will be provided). The temperature of the work environment is variable based on location and season. Frequent travel is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, long correspondence, and memos. Ability to write complex correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one, small, and large group situations to Associates or clients of the organization.

Computer Skills: Advanced skill level in the Microsoft Office suite, industry-prevalent construction software, and SharePoint. Ability to interact with associates over the internet via Zoom or Teams. Ability to type professional correspondence.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates and Licenses: A valid driver's license is required.

Why Samet

At Samet, we build more than projects—we build people. As one of the fastest-growing construction firms in the Southeast, we give our team the tools, training, and trust to take on real responsibility early and grow into the leaders our projects need.

You'll learn directly from some of the best builders in the business, backed by structured development through Samet University and Builders Building Builders. You'll work on meaningful projects, supported by an award-winning safety culture and a team that genuinely looks out for one another. And you'll do it all The Samet Way: with integrity, a commitment to quality, and a belief that how we build matters as much as what we build.

If you're ready to grow your career with a company that's invested in your success, we'd love to meet you.

Notice to Third-Party Recruiters and Agencies

Samet Corporation does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions and does not permit recruiters or agencies to solicit candidates to our hiring managers or employees. Resumes are only accepted under a signed agreement and a written request from the Director of Talent Strategy for a specific opening; no other Samet Corporation employee is authorized to engage an agency or bind the company. Any resume submitted otherwise becomes the property of Samet Corporation and may be pursued without obligation to pay a fee. All partnership and agreement inquiries must be directed to the Director of Talent Strategy.

Samet Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Samet participates in E-Verify.