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Residential Construction Superintendent – Custom & Luxury Homes
We are seeking a highly experienced Residential Construction Superintendent with 15 years of hands-on field experience in residential construction, preferably custom and luxury homes.
This is a field-first leadership role. The superintendent is expected to independently run day-to-day site operations, read and build from plans without guidance, and proactively manage subcontractors, quality, safety, and sequencing.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead daily on-site construction operations from start through punch list
• Direct and coordinate subcontractors across all trades
• Read, interpret, and execute construction drawings and details independently
• Ensure work is installed per plans, specifications, and applicable codes
• Maintain jobsite safety, cleanliness, and professional standards
• Identify conflicts and constructability issues before they impact schedule
• Drive production and sequencing in the field
• Coordinate inspections, corrections, and quality control
• Maintain basic daily logs and photo documentation
Required Qualifications
• 15 years of residential construction field experience
• Proven experience running jobs independently as a superintendent
• Strong ability to read full plan sets (architectural, structural, MEP)
• Deep understanding of residential trades, sequencing, and means & methods
• Ability to lead crews, enforce standards, and hold subcontractors accountable
• Practical, solution-oriented mindset with strong field judgment
This Role Is NOT For
• Entry-level or junior candidates
• PMs looking to move into the field
• Candidates with limited plan-reading experience
• Software-heavy, office-based professionals