Superintendent (Construction)

Company Overview: 

Hillwood Construction Services provides general contracting and construction management services in the United States. The company began in December 2000 as an industrial general contractor focusing on industrial warehouse and distribution facilities. Over the years, Hillwood Construction Services has diversified and expanded into many project types, from corporate headquarters to hangars, churches, Class-A office developments, hotels and tenant interiors.

Position Summary: 

The Project Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all phases of construction projects—from pre-construction planning through ground-up delivery—while also supporting property management and tenant improvement efforts. This role is focused primarily on large-scale industrial warehouse construction projects and requires strong field leadership and coordination skills.

Location and Travel: Candidates should be based near Allentown, PA; Conshohocken, PA; Short Hills, NJ; or Dallas, TX for ease of travel. The role involves frequent visits to construction sites and coordination meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Property Management, and Tenants to assure the field is coordinated with the construction plan as developed by the project team and that schedule, cost and quality expectations are met.
• Serves as the Hillwood onsite Safety Lead/ Coordinator providing guidance for safety expectations of the project teams. Responsible for reviewing specific safety plans, periodic safety inspections to each project and develops and leads training in safety.
• Performs pre-construction duties assisting in the estimating and budgeting phase. Analyzes site and prepares Site Logistics Plan as well as prepares final contract dimensions for constructability requesting information as needed.
• Coordinates all construction services and activities with subcontractors and vendors and leads subcontractors and team in field activities. Oversees Quality Assurance Program and documents daily project activities, Acquires necessary permits and coordinates inspections and certifications of occupancy.
• Reviews and monitors pay applications and works closely with Project Manager and team to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Assists Project Manager in completing Closeout Phase of Projects, Responsible for monitoring and managing punch lists through construction completion.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities along with an open and willing attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Outstanding communication skills verbal and written. Establishes collaborative relationships with internal as well as external stakeholders.
• Excellent technical skills, proficient in reading, understanding, and applying blueprints and job specifications as well as safety knowledge and skills.
• Excellent computer and technology skills with experience using MS Projects.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred in Building Construction Science, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or related area.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience, ideally gained within a commercial general contractor in a Superintendent, Project Engineer, or other relative position.
• Experience in tilt-wall construction is required; ground-up industrial warehouse project experience is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting/standing at construction sites.

EEO Statement:

Hillwood is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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