What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Superintendent position at Ryan Gootee General Contractors?
SUPERINTENDENT - BUILD WITH PURPOSE, LEAD WITH INTEGRITY
Our mission at RGGC is to prove construction can be an awesome experience for everyone.
Ryan Gootee General Contractors is seeking a detail-oriented Superintendent who embodies our core values and leads through action, not distant delegation. Since 2005, we’ve built our reputation on delivering exceptional projects while fostering a work family culture. With 90% private clients and 72% negotiated work, we tackle projects that challenge conventional thinking - from cutting-edge architectural statements to historic restorations. You will work with supportive leaders willing to jump in and help you succeed, but won't look over your shoulder. You are expected to be a self-starter and begin tasks without being told to do so. Your main job is driving the schedule of the project onsite while maintaining an atmosphere on your jobsite that reflects the company culture and core values. Proving construction can be awesome means going above and beyond, but it's as simple as adhering to our core values.
CORE VALUES THAT GUIDE EVERY DECISION:
- DO the right thing
- BUILD lifelong relationships
- BE FAIR to everyone
- SELL performance
- ENJOY a work family culture
YOUR MISSION AS SUPERINTENDENT: Drive project success through dynamic on-site leadership while maintaining our commitment to safety, quality, and LEAN construction excellence. You’ll be the face of RGGC on-site, establishing and maintaining an atmosphere that reflects our values and builds lasting relationships with all stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership & Communication
- Collaborate with Project Managers to exceed milestones and drive schedule success
- Lead daily huddles and weekly subcontractor meetings with authority and respect
- Respond to all communications within 24 hours - maintaining our commitment to responsiveness
- Build positive project morale through fair, collaborative leadership
LEAN Construction Implementation
- Lead continuous improvement culture on every project
- Perform initial drawing scrub for constructability reviews
- Conduct regular quality control walks to confirm design adherence and meet RGGC quality expectations
- Manage pull planning sessions with trade partners
- Build and maintain 3-week look-ahead schedules through 1:1 input from trade partners
- Implement our 6S System: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety
- Drive constraint identification and resolution through visual management tools
Safety Leadership
- Champion our unwavering commitment to safety - it’s everyone’s responsibility
- Lead weekly safety meetings focused on continuous improvement
- Collaborate with our safety team for audits and best practices
- Maintain site-specific safety plans and ensure 100% PPE compliance
- Create a culture where everyone has “Stop Work” authority for safety concerns
Project Excellence
- Master contract documents, specifications, and addenda
- Advise on detail constructability
- Maintain as-built drawings in Procore throughout the project
- Lead quality control through our 3-stage verification process
- Coordinate final inspections with precision and preparation
- Drive on-time delivery while maintaining highest quality standards
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
- Self-starter who anticipates needs and takes initiative without being asked
- Creates job sites that clients, trade partners, and visitors recognize as exceptional
- Builds trust through transparency, integrity, and consistent performance
- Develops innovative solutions to complex challenges
- Maintains sense of urgency while being thorough and detail-oriented
TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS:
- Procore proficiency for project management and documentation
- Leading-edge construction technology at your fingertips
- Access to Lean Construction Institute resources and training
GROWTH & BENEFITS:
- Work on diverse projects that enhance your expertise
- Supportive leadership that empowers without micromanaging
- Paid volunteer time to give back to causes you’re passionate about
- Fully covered employee healthcare
- 401K with company match
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Profit sharing from a company profitable every year since inception
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 years superintendent experience on commercial projects
- OSHA certifications
- Experience with historic renovation and ground-up construction
- Previous experience in carpentry or related building knowledge
- Demonstrated leadership in LEAN construction practices
- Individual sense of urgency to drive progress
- Ownership of project jobsite conditions and success
JOIN A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE Since Hurricane Katrina, we’ve proven that construction can be transformative - for our clients, our community, and our team members. We’ve earned multiple “Best Place to Work” awards and two National AGC Build America Awards by living our values every day.
If you’re ready to lead projects that matter, work with a team that respects your expertise, and build a career with a company committed to doing the right thing, we want to hear from you.
This job is not for everyone. We have high expectations and a large task ahead: to rewrite the negative narrative about construction by proving construction can be an awesome experience for everyone. Apply only if you're ready for a challenge.