What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Superintendent/Project Manager position at MAY Construction?
About May Construction
At May Construction, our mission is to create extraordinary homes that inspire extraordinary lives. We build with a high standard for quality, communication, stewardship, and execution, and we care deeply about the experience of our clients, trade partners, and team.
We are looking for a Superintendent who takes real ownership in the field, someone who leads with urgency, professionalism, high standards, and pride in the finished product. This is a high-impact role that directly influences project success, client satisfaction, jobsite culture, and the reputation of our company.
This position reports directly to the Division Manager.
Position Summary
The Superintendent is responsible for managing and leading day-to-day field operations on residential construction projects. This role owns site execution, safety, cleanliness, schedule adherence, subcontractor coordination, quality control, inspections, documentation, procurement support, and risk management in the field.
The right candidate is not just managing a jobsite, they are setting the tone for how the project runs.
What Success Looks Like
- Zero accidents and a culture of safety for employees, subcontractors, clients, inspectors, and the surrounding community
- Projects reaching substantial and final completion on schedule
- High-quality execution with minimal to no rework
- Clients having such a strong experience that they cannot imagine building without us again
- Protecting the company’s interests by leading people well, executing projects well, and supporting healthy project profitability
Key ResponsibilitiesSafety Leadership
Safety is our number one priority. The Superintendent is responsible for maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant jobsite for everyone who enters it.
Schedule Management
- Build and manage a detailed project schedule aligned with the owner agreement
- Coordinate closely with the Project Manager to ensure selections, materials, and decisions happen on time
- Lead weekly task and coordination meetings
- Assign responsibility clearly, hold team members accountable, and keep the project moving
- Document delays and communicate schedule risks early and clearly
- Maintain consistent communication with the owner and internal team regarding timeline and progress
Field Operations
- Lead daily field execution and jobsite flow
- Monitor work in place for quality, accuracy, and adherence to plans and specifications
- Coordinate subcontractors and sequencing to keep production efficient and professional
- Collaborate with the Project Manager around cost alignment, labor flow, procurement, and field conditions
- Maintain site cleanliness, organization, and professional presentation
Relationships & Communication
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and internal team members
- Communicate clearly through daily reports, updates, coordination notes, delay notices, and change-related documentation
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and solutions-oriented environment on every project
Risk Management
- Identify project risks early and actively manage them
- Ensure work complies with current plans, specifications, and applicable building codes
- Help manage all scope, cost, and time changes properly and in writing
- Monitor subcontractor performance and communicate issues quickly and transparently
- Support documentation that protects the company and keeps all parties aligned
Problem Solving
- Quickly assess site issues and coordinate practical solutions
- Listen well, think clearly, and respond with good judgment
- Keep the project moving without sacrificing quality or communication
Technology, Documentation & Organization
- Use company software and technology at a high level
- Maintain strong documentation across procurement, schedules, meetings, drawing revisions, changes, field reports, and other project records
- Help ensure the company’s systems are used well enough to protect project outcomes and reduce risk
What We’re Looking For
- Base salary range: $70,000–$110,000 per year
- 5–8 years of residential construction experience
- Prior experience as a Superintendent, Construction Project Manager, or Foreman
- Strong understanding of residential construction sequencing and methods
- Middle Tennessee / Nashville market experience preferred
- Strong leadership presence on the jobsite
- Detail-oriented mindset with a positive attitude
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- High level of personal integrity and professionalism
- Passion for construction, quality, and continuous improvement
- Ability to stay mentally sharp, focused, and composed under pressure
- Genuine commitment to delivering a great experience for all stakeholders
Culture Fit
We are looking for someone who is aligned with our mission and who cares deeply about:
- quality
- accountability
- communication
- stewardship
- innovation
- team leadership
- client experience
This role is best suited for someone who takes ownership naturally, leads from the front, and wants to be part of building a company known for excellence.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- W-2 employment
- Vehicle / phone reimbursement: $1,000 per month
- Fuel reimbursement: $400 per month
- Health insurance reimbursement: $500 per month
- Annual bonus opportunity of up to 20% of base salary, based on company and project performance
- 3 weeks paid time off
- Company holidays, including:
- Your Birthday
- Thanksgiving Day
- the day after Thanksgiving
- December 24–25
Why Join May Construction
This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in a growing company where your leadership in the field will matter. You will have real ownership, real responsibility, and the chance to help shape projects, client experiences, and the future of the company.
If you are energized by high standards, strong execution, beautiful residential construction, and the opportunity to lead well, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary : $70,000 - $110,000