What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent - Senior Living position at O'Brien Construction?
For more than six decades, O’Brien Construction Company has played a meaningful role in shaping communities through thoughtful planning, disciplined execution, and strong partnerships. As a well-established construction management and general contracting firm, they are known for delivering complex projects with integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.
The organization is driven by long-term relationships built on trust and mutual respect — with clients, partners, and team members alike. Their work spans diverse project types and requires a high level of coordination, accountability, and attention to detail.
Joining this team means being part of a company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and professional growth. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, work alongside experienced professionals, and build a career in an environment that prioritizes both performance and people.
The Superintendent Position
The Superintendent leads all field operations from project startup through project completion, serving as the on-site leader responsible for safety, quality, schedule, subcontractor coordination, and overall project execution. This individual develops and maintains project schedules, manages labor, equipment, and material resources, coordinates inspections, and serves as the primary field representative with subcontractors, owners, architects, inspectors, and other project stakeholders. A strong ability to communicate effectively and proactively address challenges is critical to maintaining project momentum and achieving key milestones.
A significant portion of this role involves overseeing multifamily and senior living projects utilizing cold-formed steel (CFS) construction systems. The Superintendent is responsible for coordinating CFS framing activities, ensuring proper sequencing with MEP trades, managing quality control inspections, enforcing safety standards, and driving compliance with project plans, specifications, and applicable building codes. The successful candidate works closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers to identify risks, implement solutions, and deliver high-quality projects on schedule and within established expectations.
Education, Experience and Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years of Superintendent experience on commercial, multifamily, senior living, or mixed-use construction projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects utilizing cold-formed steel (CFS) structural and framing systems.
- Experience coordinating CFS framing, MEP rough-ins, inspections, and trade sequencing.
- Strong understanding of construction scheduling, quality control, and field operations.
- Proven ability to lead subcontractors and field teams while maintaining accountability and project momentum.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software platforms.
Compensation, Benefits and Structure
O’Brien Construction provides a competitive compensation package that includes a competitive base salary based on experience, skills and abilities, annual bonus, paid time off, employer-sponsored 401k program, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, company-paid electronic devices, and opportunities for professional development.
The Recruiting and Selection Process
The recruiting process includes a combination of preliminary phone screens and interviews, candidate assessments, reference checks, and a pre-employment background check and drug test. The process, which is being facilitated through EctoHR, Inc. is designed to ensure that candidates are aligned with our client’s mission and vision.
O’Brien Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer!