Commercial Superintendent

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee ground-up commercial construction projects, including hospitality, mixed-use developments, retail, industrial facilities, and other large-scale commercial buildings.

This position will be responsible for managing daily field operations, subcontractors, construction schedules, safety, quality control, and overall project execution from initial sitework through final completion.

The ideal candidate has a proven background in ground-up commercial construction, with experience managing complex projects, coordinating multiple trades, and maintaining strong relationships with project teams, subcontractors, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily field operations for ground-up commercial construction projects from mobilization through final closeout.

• Oversee subcontractors, field personnel, manpower, equipment, materials, and deliveries.

• Develop and maintain construction schedules, look-ahead schedules, and project milestones.

• Coordinate construction activities involving sitework, foundations, structural systems, building envelopes, interiors, and MEP systems.

• Oversee construction sequencing and ensure subcontractors maintain project schedules and quality standards.

• Review architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings, specifications, and project documentation.

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve construction-related issues.

• Conduct subcontractor meetings, safety meetings, and project coordination meetings.

• Monitor construction progress and proactively address scheduling conflicts, constructability concerns, and field challenges.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, jobsite safety procedures, and applicable building codes.

• Implement quality control procedures and conduct regular inspections of completed work.

• Coordinate municipal inspections, testing, permitting requirements, and building department approvals.

• Manage site logistics, material deliveries, equipment coordination, and subcontractor access.

• Maintain daily reports, project progress updates, and field documentation.

• Assist with change order coordination, RFIs, and resolution of unforeseen field conditions.

• Oversee punch lists, final inspections, commissioning coordination, and project turnover.

• Maintain positive working relationships with owners, subcontractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of commercial construction field experience, including Superintendent or field leadership responsibilities.

• Strong experience managing ground-up commercial construction projects.

• Background in hospitality, mixed-use, retail, industrial, or similar commercial construction environments.

• Experience overseeing projects from initial sitework through final completion.

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, structural systems, and building components.

• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and managing construction schedules.

• Understanding of structural steel, concrete, building envelopes, interior finishes, and MEP systems.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety practices, and quality control.

• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to independently manage field operations and make decisions to keep projects on schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale commercial construction projects, including hotels, mixed-use developments, retail centers, industrial buildings, or office facilities.

• Experience with multistory buildings, complex structural systems, and high-end interior finishes.

• Background in hospitality construction, including hotels, resorts, or similar facilities.

• Experience managing projects with challenging site logistics, tight schedules, or occupied environments.

• Familiarity with concrete, structural steel, precast systems, and complex MEP coordination.

• Experience managing Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel.

• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar construction management software.

• OSHA 30 certification.

• Experience delivering projects from groundbreaking through final occupancy.