What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Superintendent position at CareerSource Palm Beach County?
Our employer, a full‑service construction management firm in West Palm Beach, Florida, is in search of a Construction Superintendent. In this role, you will oversee daily field operations for assigned construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, meets quality standards, and stays on schedule. This role coordinates subcontractors, field staff, materials, and inspections to keep projects running efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily jobsite operations, safety, quality control, and project schedules.
- Maintain daily reports, progress photos, safety records, and look-ahead schedules.
- Conduct safety meetings and enforce jobsite safety and security protocols.
- Coordinate subcontractors, field staff, materials, equipment, inspections, and testing.
- Review construction plans, shop drawings, submittals, and permit documents for accuracy and conflicts.
- Identify potential delays, scope discrepancies, and design issues; coordinate resolutions.
- Lead project meetings with owners, architects, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
- Verify subcontractor insurance, contracts, manpower, and completion of work.
- Ensure change orders are approved before work begins and completed work meets specifications.
- Manage material takeoffs and procurement for self-performed work.
- Prepare jobsites for severe weather and verify equipment operator qualifications.
Required Skills and Qualifications
*Must currently reside in the Palm Beach Co. area to be considered*
- Minimum five years of construction field experience, preferably across multiple construction methods or project types.
- Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans, scopes of work, shop drawings, and building codes.
- Knowledge of construction materials, equipment, methods, scheduling, and jobsite safety.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software. Experience with Microsoft Project, Excel, Asana, Slack, or Foundation Construction Management Software is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.
- Certifications and licenses are not required; OSHA, contractor, trade, and equipment certifications are a plus.