What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent position at SATTERFIELD & PONTIKES CONSTRUCTION, INC?
Due to growth, Satterfield & Pontikes is looking to add a Superintendent to the team! We are looking for an experienced field leader responsible for managing daily construction activities, coordinating subcontractors, and maintaining jobsite safety, quality, and production. Typically overseeing a single project or a section of a larger project or a defined set of scopes, this role serves as the primary field contact for ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to specification. Working closely with the Project Manager and Assistant Superintendents, Superintendent I leads coordination meetings, enforces jobsite expectations, tracks progress against schedule, and supports inspection readiness and punch list resolution. This role sets the tone for professional, organized field execution and builds trust with crews through proactive issue resolution and consistent leadership.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain and enforce safety standards; oversee safety planning, execution, and documentation.
- Provide final sign-off on safety documents and daily reports.
- Lead project planning efforts; develop and execute pre-job plans and determine construction techniques.
- Develop and maintain the Site Utilization Plan.
- Review monthly subcontractor pay applications to ensure alignment with actual work installed.
- Expedite vendors and subcontractors daily and weekly; resolve field issues to maintain schedule.
- Coordinate equipment needs with the Project Manager.
- Conduct weekly subcontractor coordination meetings with all relevant field supervision.
- Participate in the development and updates of CPM schedules, including baseline, monthly updates, narratives, and delay fragnets.
- Manage the Quality Control Program (SPQP) and ensure compliance with specifications.
- Maintain accurate timekeeping and cost records.
- Comply with all jobsite reporting requirements, including daily reports, SOS entries, weekly unit reports, and two-week look-ahead updates.
- Maintain a clean, organized, professional job site.
- Foster positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
- This role requires regular physical activity, including walking, standing for extended periods of time, and working in various outdoor conditions as part of daily field operations. Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather, if needed. This may include climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching. Occasional office work will be required.
- Occasional heavy lifting (=50 lbs./=22.7 kg) can be expected, though exertion of up to 10lbs of force is more common.
- Strong manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment (e.g. computers, mobile devices, copiers, etc.).
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.A. or B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or equivalent experience
- 5 years of experience in the construction industry
- Two or more years in a leadership role.
Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., encourages qualified females, minorities, veterans, disabled persons to apply.