What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Superintendent - Commercial Construction position at Woodward Design+Build?
Job Title: Superintendent
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
ABOUT US:
For over 100 years, Woodward Design Build has been a regional leader in the design and construction industry. Headquartered in New Orleans, Woodward’s culture encourages innovation alongside accountability and offers challenging career opportunities. We are seeking talented Superintendent candidates to lead the supervision, quality control, and overall coordination of construction projects, while effectively maintaining and executing schedules developed in collaboration with the Project Manager in the Southeast Louisiana market.
The Superintendent will establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with Owners, Architects, Engineers, Sub-contractors, and Suppliers and ensure the timely completion of assigned construction projects.
Woodward offers a supportive, rigorous, value-driven work environment and a wide range of exciting projects that will keep you challenged, motivated, and growing in your career.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Superintendents are accountable for the safe, timely, and quality completion of all phases of their project. As the company's senior on-site representative, they accomplish this through proactive planning, field leadership, and direct supervision of all subcontractor scopes of work. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Safety & Site Security
• Implement and enforce the company's jobsite safety program in compliance with OSHA and all applicable regulations, including weekly toolbox meetings and documented worker orientations.
• Identify and correct hazards promptly; enforce site security, access control, and logistics protocols.
Project Planning & Startup
• Verify all permits and approvals are in place, existing utilities are located, and temporary facilities and services are installed prior to construction.
• Establish the means and methods of construction best suited to the project; recommend improvements to enhance productivity and value.
Scheduling & Field Operations
• Plan and coordinate the daily activities of all subcontractors, vendors, and self-performed work to maintain the master schedule, including look-ahead schedules and manpower plans.
• Lead pre-activity meetings before each major scope of work; determine equipment, material, and tool requirements.
Quality Control
• Ensure all work conforms to contract documents, approved submittals, and applicable codes; resolve deficiencies as work progresses.
• Coordinate all required inspections with authorities having jurisdiction.
Cost & Contract Management
• Partner with the project management team to manage the budget, apply cost codes, and control field costs; analyze weekly labor reports and correct variances.
• Enforce subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and work orders in the field.
Communication & Relationships
• Maintain effective, professional relationships with the Owner, design team, subcontractors, and governing agencies.
• Serve as the primary link between the jobsite and project management team, communicating field conditions and proposed plan deviations for resolution prior to execution.
Documentation & Closeout
• Maintain complete project records — daily logs, as-builts, and turnover documentation.
• Conduct pre-punch inspections, develop the punch list with the Project Manager and Owner, and drive all work to a complete, clean, turnover-ready condition.
Professional Development & Continuous Improvement
• Pursue training and company continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean practices.
• Remain open to feedback and readily share praise and constructive coaching with the project team.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Superintendent leading medium- and large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Fluency with Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours as needed
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and efficient manner
• Functional vision for both near and distance viewing, including depth perception and peripheral vision
• Ability to read and comprehend written materials, including emails and company policies
• Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and conversations
Note: If an offer is made, Woodward requires a satisfactory result of a pre-hire functional physical exam as well as a drug screen. Woodward will facilitate the completion of these screenings in coordination with an independent Medical Review Officer (MRO).
BENEFITS:
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
Salary is commensurate with experience, together with a competitive benefits package.
Join us for a more collaborative approach to the built environment. Qualified candidates should submit their resume and a list of projects you previously worked on, including the location, owner, and project value.