What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Field Superintendent position at Daly Seven Hotels?
About Daly Seven!
Daly Seven is an award-winning hospitality Management & Development Company, owning and operating over 40 hotels across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, showcasing a commitment to excellence in hospitality. The company's portfolio includes franchised properties under leading brands such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, and Best Western. Daly Seven's core values to work hard, dream big, and give back have created a culture that has propelled Daly Seven to the top of hospitality company rankings.
Employee Perks and Benefits:
Full-time employees with Daly Seven are eligible for:
- 401(k) savings plan with employer match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off and company-paid holidays
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- 50% discount at any Daly Seven property
- Free Myrtle Beach vacation home use
- Discounts on hotel brands worldwide, including IHG, Marriott, and Hilton
- And more!
Position Description:
The Superintendent will play a critical role in overseeing ground-up hotel construction projects from early planning through project completion and opening. This individual will be responsible for on-site coordination, supervision, and execution of all phases of construction, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to Daly Seven’s quality standards. This role works closely with internal leadership, ownership, brand representatives, and subcontractors, serving as a key driver in the successful delivery of each project. The ideal candidate is a proactive, self-driven professional seeking a long-term opportunity with a dynamic and growing organization.
Essential Functions:
Pre-Construction & Site Preparation
- Review building and site plans to ensure completeness and identify potential conflicts
- Evaluate site conditions, including utility connections, access, and logistical considerations
- Establish and maintain relationships with neighboring properties, local vendors, and nearby facilities
- Coordinate setup of the field office, including permits and utility services for office trailers
- Oversee installation of site security, fencing, and required safety signage
Contracts & Procurement
- Review all contracts and purchase orders for accuracy, scope alignment, and completeness
- Collaborate with the project team to refine bid scopes and ensure clear field execution requirements
Project Administration & Field Operations
- Review and manage the project schedule in coordination with subcontractor capabilities
- Direct daily construction activities to ensure alignment with project timelines
- Lead weekly subcontractor meetings; document and distribute meeting minutes to all stakeholders
- Develop and distribute three-week look-ahead schedules to subcontractors
- Maintain detailed daily reports capturing work performed, manpower, materials, inspections, and site activity
- Provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager and proactively address challenges
- Track and document temporary labor and time-and-material work
- Ensure full compliance with OSHA standards and enforce all safety protocols on-site
- Coordinate and attend all inspections with local authorities and trade inspectors
- Ensure all work meets applicable codes, quality standards, and owner expectations
- Host and escort project visitors, including ownership and stakeholders, during site visits
- Coordinate and manage special inspections in alignment with project budgets
Team Leadership & Personnel Management
- Supervise, train, and support field personnel to ensure high-quality performance and productivity
- Foster a positive team environment that supports morale and retention throughout the project lifecycle
- Partner with the Project Manager to support employee evaluations and performance management
Education and Experience:
- 5 years of field experience as a Superintendent on multi-story or new hotel construction or equivalent multi-level construction, required
- Proven experience delivering ground-up construction projects through completion and opening.
- Experience with "block and plank" Construction (3 stories)
- Experience working with Brand or Owner Reps throughout all construction phases and the opening process.
- Experience in scheduling, managing, and coordinating work between multiple trades.
- Experienced in scheduling and working with inspection departments
- Proficient in blueprint reading preferred
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of construction administration processes