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Field Superintendent

Shaw Services Company
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2026

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 2024, The Denver Post named Shaw to the "Top Work Place" list for the fourth time. #WeAreShaw means more than just working at Shaw, it represents the diversity, safety culture and community of Shaw.

Job Summary: Supervises the field construction of a project, including its organization, planning, and scheduling, in order to complete the work on time, within budget, and to quality specified. Reports to the Project Superintendent/Lead Superintendent and Project Manager. Responsible to protect and promote the interest of Shaw Construction in all matters.

Job Responsibilities:

In accordance with Owner contract requirements and Shaw's Best Practices, coordinate and manage the on-site construction activities, including:

  • Study and understand the contract documents (plans, specifications and Owner Contractor Agreement) to properly execute work
  • Support the Lead Superintendent in organizing and leading the division of work among the on-site Shaw team
  • Review the subcontractor scopes of work, coordinate with Project Manager (PM)
  • Assist in developing and implementing site planning, logistics, build strategy and procedures for work execution
  • Support development, monitoring, updating and communication of the P6 CPM progress schedule
  • Enforce the project safety & security program as defined in the company safety program and in accordance with all applicable safety codes and regulations
  • Coordinate, schedule, implement and check the work of subcontractors
  • Support and help execute the Shaw 1-2-3 Quality Control program. Specifically:
    • Conduct Prephase meetings
    • Conduct first day inspections
    • Conduct 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 of documents, including drawings, specifications, submittals and As-Built drawings
  • In coordination with PM/Project Engineer (PE), support the process for submittal review and approval and the process for requesting clarifications / information (RFI)
  • Help implement a plan for: jobsite housekeeping, temporary heat, enclosures, power and lighting, material storage, handling and hoisting, vertical movement (cranes, ladders, stairs, lifts)
  • Partner with Shaw Self-Perform group on labor, equipment, budget, material inventory and control, code tracking and management, implement, inspect and stormwater
  • Document project performance: daily reports, time cards, safety inspections and training, safety photos, schedule updates, QA/QC inspections, subcontractor meeting minutes, subcontractor deficiency notices, schedule and document Owner inspections and testing, obtain necessary permits, coordinate as required the activities of inspection agencies, handle job labor relations, facilitate dispute resolution, assist with building turn-over and project closeout

Other Duties: Participate in company training, assist with pre-construction including estimating and quantification, participate in presentations and assist in development of proposals, participate in industry organizations

Supervisor Responsibilities: Supervises Foremen as assigned to the project

Education/Experience:

Four-year college degree preferred. Minimum 5 years of building construction experience required at the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent level for ground-up projects.

Compensation:

Pay Type: Salary Pay Range: $100,000-$130,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience. Other Compensation: Bonus commensurate with individual performance, company performance, and experience.

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)

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000

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