What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Superintendent position at RimePro Inc?
Summary
An established general contractor is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on ground-up commercial construction and complex renovation projects. This position will oversee projects from mobilization through final turnover while maintaining strong control over schedule, subcontractor performance, safety, quality, and day-to-day field execution.
The ideal candidate has a strong commercial construction background with experience delivering projects such as office, healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, industrial, life science, mixed-use, or other complex commercial developments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily field operations on commercial construction projects
- Manage projects from sitework and foundations through vertical construction, interiors, and final turnover
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, inspections, and material deliveries
- Develop and maintain detailed look-ahead schedules and trade sequencing
- Drive subcontractor manpower and productivity to maintain project milestones
- Coordinate structural, concrete, steel, building envelope, MEP, interiors, and finish scopes
- Lead subcontractor and foreman coordination meetings
- Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings
- Identify constructability issues and field conflicts before they impact schedule or cost
- Coordinate closely with Project Managers on schedule, procurement, design, and field issues
- Manage site logistics, equipment, deliveries, and material staging
- Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and jurisdictional requirements
- Maintain quality control throughout all phases of construction
- Lead jobsite safety and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards
- Maintain daily reports, manpower tracking, progress documentation, and field records
- Coordinate work in occupied environments when required
- Manage punch lists, owner turnover, final inspections, and project closeout
- Maintain professional communication with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
Requirements
- 5–10 years of commercial construction field experience
- Experience as a Superintendent with a general contractor
- Strong experience with ground-up commercial construction and/or complex renovations
- Proven ability to independently manage projects or major project phases
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination
- Experience coordinating multiple trades on complex commercial projects
- Strong knowledge of structural systems, building envelope, MEP, interiors, and finishes
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings
- Strong understanding of inspections, quality control, safety, and site logistics
- Proven ability to hold subcontractors accountable to schedule and quality expectations
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Project Experience
- Ground-up commercial construction
- Corporate and commercial office
- Healthcare
- K-12 and higher education
- Life science / laboratory
- Retail and mixed-use
- Hospitality
- Industrial / advanced facilities
- Tenant improvements and occupied renovations
- Large-scale additions and renovations
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary based on experience
- Performance-based bonus potential
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Vehicle allowance or company vehicle program
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Long-term career growth with an established general contractor
- Strong pipeline of commercial construction projects