Project Superintendent

Fahs Construction Group is seeking an experienced Project Superintendent to take ownership of field operations on a project from layout through closeout. You’ll run the day-to-day on-site, coordinate crews and subcontractors, keep the schedule and budget on track, and hold the line on quality and safety. This role is built for someone who runs a tight site and takes pride in handing over a job done right.

What You Can Expect. As a Project Superintendent, your key responsibilities will include:

• Own all field operations on the project, from layout through punch list
• Work directly from construction documents, plans, and specifications
• Build and maintain the schedule, including the overall plan and two-week look-aheads, alongside the Project Manager
• Manage on-site foremen and coordinate craft labor, scaling crews to the work
• Hold labor, material, equipment, and trucking budgets
• Coordinate deliveries, verify material quantities, and track all Fahs and rented equipment with daily inspections
• Coordinate subcontractors: run weekly progress meetings, keep them on contract and on schedule, and review billings with the Project Manager
• Lead safety on site: weekly toolbox talks, daily walk-throughs, OSHA and Fahs compliance, SDS, and lockout/tagout
• Uphold Fahs quality standards on self-performed and subcontracted work
• Keep daily reports, safety documentation, and craft payroll current in HH2 and submit weekly
• Track changes, back charges, and time and material tickets, and notify the Owner’s Representative and Project Manager
• Set up site logistics and temporary utilities, capture progress photos, keep as-builts current, and drive testing, permits, and punch list through to turnover

Reports to: Vice President of Field Operations

How You Know to Apply. You’re a strong candidate for this role if you bring:

Knowledge & Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 5 years of related experience or an equivalent role (commercial, higher education, and healthcare construction experience preferred)
• Knowledge of civil engineering, construction, and architectural principles, practices, and methods
• Sound understanding of workplace safety, budgeting, and crew supervision
• Proficiency reading building plans and specifications
• Familiarity with construction management software such as Prolog, MS Project, Excel, SureTrak, and Submittal Exchange
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, analytical, and prioritization skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred

Qualitative & Personal Attributes

• Able to plan and organize a team effort
• Strong client management and goodwill-building ability
• Motivates, leads, and lifts crew morale
• Effective time management and logical decision-making
• Performs well under pressure
• Willing to travel extensively across project sites
• Physically and mentally fit for field demands
• Strong focus on quality, cost control, and schedule

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand/walk for long periods
• Bend, squat, climb stairs/ladders regularly
• Lift up to 100 lbs frequently

Work Environment

• Exposure to outdoor elements, including heat above 100°F and cold below 32°F
• May walk on uneven or slippery surfaces
• Will climb ladders
• Loud construction noise levels expected
• Required PPE: Fahs-issued hard hat, vest, and safety glasses
• Reliable transportation required

Certifications: OSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 preferred)

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Apply now and help us deliver high-quality, on-time projects that shape communities across upstate NY.

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