Superintendent – Direct Hire Opportunity

Location: Nationwide Travel Required
Direct Hire with Superior Skilled Trades

About the Role

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking a hands-on Superintendent to oversee all aspects of field construction activities for complex projects. This role is critical in ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. The Superintendent will be responsible for directing daily site operations, coordinating crews and subcontractors, enforcing safety protocols, and maintaining open communication with clients, engineers, and project managers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced field leader who takes pride in managing crews, driving productivity, and ensuring that every project runs smoothly from groundbreaking to closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Leadership & Crew Management

  • Lead, mentor, and train field employees, ensuring proper construction methods, safety compliance, and efficient material/equipment use.

  • Delegate responsibilities effectively while holding crews accountable for results.

  • Develop “second-in-command” crew leaders to ensure continuity of leadership on projects.

• Project Execution

  • Manage all day-to-day jobsite activities including scheduling, inspections, material orders, deliveries, and equipment maintenance.

  • Oversee the accurate installation of concrete, structural components, shotcrete, piping, tanks, and related systems.

  • Ensure all construction is performed per drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.

  • Conduct daily site inspections to track progress, identify risks, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

• Safety & Compliance

  • Champion an effective jobsite safety program, enforce OSHA standards, and immediately address deficiencies.

  • Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and ongoing training sessions.

  • Serve as the jobsite’s competent person for safety and compliance.

• Coordination & Communication

  • Collaborate with Project Managers and General Superintendents to monitor schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.

  • Communicate effectively with subcontractors, engineers, vendors, and clients.

  • Attend preconstruction meetings and coordinate project start-up activities.

  • Submit accurate daily reports, timecards, and project documentation.

• Project Closeout

  • Oversee final inspections, commissioning, and turnover of completed projects.

  • Ensure proper archiving of project records and lessons-learned documentation.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Superintendent or similar field leadership role in heavy construction, preferably experience with concrete.

• Strong knowledge of shotcrete operations, tank or structural concrete projects, and heavy industrial construction preferred.

• OSHA 30 certification required; ACI Nozzleman or Tank Builder certification strongly preferred (or ability to obtain).

• Proven ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and schedules with strong attention to detail.

• Hands-on knowledge of heavy equipment operations, jobsite safety, and crew productivity.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project), Procore, Bluebeam, and digital reporting tools.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly to project sites.

What’s in It for You

• Direct hire opportunity with a company that values safety, integrity, and craftsmanship.

• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

• Professional growth with the chance to lead challenging, large-scale construction projects nationwide.

If you are an experienced Superintendent with a proven record of leading successful projects and motivating field crews, we want to connect with you. Apply today to join Superior Skilled Trades and take the next step in your career!