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Field Superintendent

Shaw Construction
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
Why Work at Shaw?

From the day you are hired, we support you in your career - providing new opportunities and allowing you to focus on the unique skills and value you bring to the company. As a member of the Shaw Team, you will stand out as a world-class construction professional. While we take our work seriously, we promote a fun, safe, supportive, and encouraging work environment. We also encourage work/life balance and community involvement for all of our employees.

At Shaw, we believe diversity is what makes us unique as a company. Each individual we hire brings something different to the buildings and the relationships we build. We strive daily to create an environment where our employees feel supported and welcomed in both our company and the construction industry. We welcome new ideas, skills, passions, cultures, and backgrounds to create an even stronger Shaw culture. That’s why in 2021, The Denver Post named Shaw to the “Top Work Place” list for the third time. #WeAreShaw means more than just working at Shaw, it represents the diversity, safety culture and community of Shaw.

Job Summary: Supervises a segment of a field construction project, including its organization, planning, and scheduling, in order to complete the work on time, within budget, and to quality specified.

As directed by the Project/Lead Superintendent and for a specific area of work:

  • Refine and implement site planning, logistics and procedures for the execution of the works.
  • Execute the plan for survey and layout; verify the work of others
  • Monitor, and communicate the CPM progress schedule for the portion of work, and coordinate with the overall schedule.
  • Monitor and enforce the comprehensive project safety & security program as defined in the company safety program and in accordance with all applicable safety codes and regulations
  • Coordinate and schedule the work of subcontractors
  • Refine and implement the project’s Shaw 1-2-3 Quality Control program. Specifically:
    • Conduct prephase meetings, first day inspections, scheduled inspections
    • Coordinate 3rd party tests and inspections
    • Maintain a master deficiency log
    • Document the program in the company software
  • Maintain an on-site copy of record documents, including drawings, specifications, submittals and As-Built drawings
  • Assist with submittal review In coordination with PM/PE and Project Superintendent
  • Assist with RFI process in coordination with PM/PE and Project Superintendent
  • Implement the plan for:
    • Jobsite housekeeping
    • Temporary heat and enclosures
    • Temporary power and lighting
    • Material storage, handling and hoisting
    • Vertical movement (ladders, stairs, lifts)
  • Coordinate with Project Superintendent on Shaw self-performed work, including:
    • Labor & equipment plan, Material inventory and control, Budget, Code tracking and management
  • In coordination with the Project Superintendent, document project performance
  • Daily Reports:
    • Time cards, Safety inspections, Safety training, Safety Photographs, Schedule updates, QA/QC Inspections, Subcontractor meeting minutes, Subcontractor deficiency notices, Owner notices
  • Coordinate as required the activities of inspection agencies
  • Handle Job labor relations
  • Facilitate dispute resolution
  • Manage owner acceptance of the work
  • Assist with project closeout
  • Perform other duties and take on other responsibilities as required
Education/Experience: Bachelor degree in Construction Management, Engineering is desired, but not required. Experience in ground-up commercial/multi-family construction (Hospitals, Apartments, University Dorms, Hotels). Experience using Procore, scheduling software MS Project / P6 highly desired.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company contribution
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
  • Life and AD&D Insurance (company paid) and Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance (employee paid)
  • Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
  • Short-term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance (employee paid)

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