What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Superintendent position at Trueline?
Trueline’s client, a well-established construction firm committed to building quality multi family communities, is seeking a Construction Superintendent to join their team in New Haven. You’ll lead 100 to 300 unit multi family construction projects from ground up to move?in while ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and safety are met. This is an opportunity to drive impact, manage strong teams, and shape large scale developments.
What You’ll Do as the Construction Superintendent:
Oversee all on site construction operations, ensuring projects (100–300 units) are executed on time, within budget, and up to rigorous quality standards
Lead, coordinate, and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and site personnel; maintain workflow efficiency and high productivity
Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules—including six week look ahead and full schedule via Microsoft Project or similar tools
Perform daily site inspections: track progress, enforce safety, ensure adherence to project drawings, submittals, and specifications
Serve as liaison among stakeholders (clients, architects, engineers) to facilitate communication, resolve issues, and track approvals and changes
Produce daily field reports and documentation; promptly identify and mitigate risks or delays
Must Haves as the Construction Superintendent:
Proven track record leading multi family construction projects of similar size and complexity
Strong experience in project scheduling tools (e.g. Microsoft Project), managing critical path, and look ahead planning
Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills; ability to motivate teams and manage subcontractors effectively
Deep understanding of construction site operations, quality control, OSHA and safety regulations
Strong problem solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to make decisions under pressure
Nice to Haves as the Construction Superintendent:
Previous experience with 100 300 unit multi family developments preferred
Familiarity with procurement / materials logistics coordination
Certifications or additional training (e.g. safety, construction management)
Lean construction or continuous improvement mindset
Experience with software beyond Microsoft Project (e.g. Bluebeam, Procore, etc.)
Our Client Offers:
Competitive salary in the range $120,000 $140,000, commensurate with experience
Full time role, Monday- Friday, standard business hours
Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k) matching; paid time off
Opportunity for leadership and growth in a firm with multiple ongoing multi family projects
A safety focused, quality driven work environment
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000
