What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent - Commercial Construction position at Cogent Analytics?
Position Summary
The Superintendent is responsible for managing and coordinating all on-site activities for assigned construction projects. This includes overseeing subcontractors, enforcing safety and quality standards, maintaining schedules, and ensuring compliance with project plans and specifications. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a deep understanding of construction field operations and a proactive, team-oriented approach.
Key Responsibilities
Field Supervision & Execution
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
The Superintendent is responsible for managing and coordinating all on-site activities for assigned construction projects. This includes overseeing subcontractors, enforcing safety and quality standards, maintaining schedules, and ensuring compliance with project plans and specifications. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a deep understanding of construction field operations and a proactive, team-oriented approach.
Key Responsibilities
Field Supervision & Execution
- Manage day-to-day job site operations, ensuring smooth workflow and productivity
- Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and field labor
- Enforce adherence to project drawings, specifications, and quality expectations
- Assist the project team in developing and maintaining the construction schedule
- Monitor daily progress and implement adjustments to stay on track
- Communicate scheduling needs and conflicts to the Project Manager
- Promote and enforce safety policies and OSHA standards
- Conduct daily safety meetings, site inspections, and maintain safety documentation
- Identify and correct unsafe work practices immediately
- Perform daily inspections to ensure work meets or exceeds quality standards
- Identify and address any construction deficiencies or non-conformities
- Assist in punch list development and project closeout
- Maintain accurate daily logs, including labor, equipment, weather, and progress
- Report job site issues, delays, or changes to the Project Manager in a timely manner
- Assist with RFI and submittal coordination as needed
- High school diploma or GED required; additional training or certifications in construction management preferred
- 5–8 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction, including 2 years as a Foreman or Assistant Superintendent
- Experience working on projects in the $2M–$20M range preferred
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and schedules
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
- Proficiency with field management tools and software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Construct Connect, Quick Bid, MS Project)
- Knowledge of construction safety standards and local building codes
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000