Commercial Superintendent

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Environment: On-Site
Base Salary: $90,000–$115,000 + Bonus

About the Opportunity

A well-established and growing commercial general contractor in the New Orleans market is seeking a Commercial Superintendent to join its field operations team. The company specializes in ground-up construction, renovations, and tenant build-outs, with a primary focus on healthcare and retail construction.

Recognized multiple times as a Best Place to Work, the organization offers a collaborative environment with direct access to leadership and a strong emphasis on the relationship between field operations, project management, and trade partners.

This opportunity is well suited for either an experienced Commercial Superintendent or a high-performing Assistant Superintendent with significant commercial construction experience who is ready to take the next step and run their own project.

Position Overview

The Commercial Superintendent will take ownership of day-to-day field operations for one commercial construction project at a time, leading the project from mobilization through construction, punch list, closeout, and final turnover. Projects are typically under $10 million and include a combination of ground-up/new construction, renovations, and tenant build-outs, primarily within the healthcare and retail sectors.

This is a hands-on, site-based leadership position requiring someone who takes ownership of the jobsite, understands how to effectively manage subcontractors and trades, and can keep work moving safely and efficiently while maintaining quality and schedule expectations.

The ideal candidate is a hard-working, field-driven construction professional who communicates well with Project Managers, subcontractors, and trade partners and is comfortable taking responsibility for the daily success of the project. Particular emphasis will be placed on candidates who understand how to finish a project well, including punch-list management, closeout, inspections, owner turnover, and driving trades through final completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily field operations for one active commercial construction project at a time.
• Lead projects involving ground-up/new construction, renovations, and tenant build-outs, primarily within healthcare and retail.
• Take ownership of the jobsite from mobilization through construction, punch list, closeout, and final owner turnover.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, trade partners, vendors, and field personnel to maintain project schedule and quality expectations.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors and trades while holding field teams accountable for performance and commitments.
• Partner closely with the Project Manager to maintain alignment between field and office operations regarding schedule, scope, procurement, changes, documentation, and project priorities.
• Maintain and communicate short-term field schedules, sequencing plans, upcoming activities, manpower requirements, and critical project milestones.
• Conduct daily coordination with subcontractors and proactively identify conflicts, constraints, material issues, and other conditions that could affect project progress.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and project documentation to ensure field activities conform to project requirements.
• Coordinate inspections and work closely with project stakeholders to address deficiencies and maintain progress.
• Maintain a clean, organized, professional, and safe jobsite.
• Enforce company and project safety requirements and promote accountability among subcontractors and field personnel.
• Monitor workmanship and quality throughout construction and identify deficiencies before they become larger closeout issues.
• Work collaboratively with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, Project Managers, and other project stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and provide accurate field updates regarding progress, schedule, constraints, and upcoming work.
• Maintain appropriate daily field documentation and utilize Procore for project communication and documentation as required.
• Take a proactive approach to project completion by developing and managing punch lists, coordinating corrective work, and driving subcontractors through final completion.
• Coordinate final inspections, commissioning activities where applicable, owner turnover, and project closeout.
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency and ownership while ensuring projects are delivered safely, professionally, and to company quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Ideally 10–15 years of progressive commercial construction experience.
• Experience as a Commercial Superintendent or an experienced Assistant Superintendent with approximately 8–10+ years of commercial construction experience who is ready to advance into a Superintendent role.
• Current or recent experience working for a commercial general contractor (GC).
• Experience with commercial ground-up/new construction and/or renovation projects.
• Healthcare and/or retail construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working on commercial projects generally valued at $10 million or less is preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, quality control, safety, inspections, and project closeout.
• Strong experience with punch-list management and project closeout.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, particularly with subcontractors, trades, Project Managers, and clients.
• Ability to effectively lead and hold subcontractors accountable while maintaining productive working relationships.
• Demonstrated career stability and progressive responsibility within commercial construction environments.
• Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, organization, and willingness to take ownership of the jobsite.
• Ability to work full-time on an active construction site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare construction experience, particularly renovations or construction within active/occupied environments.
• Experience across both ground-up construction and renovation/tenant improvement projects.
• Experience with Lean Construction principles.
• Exposure to pull planning and collaborative scheduling with Project Managers and trade partners.
• Experience utilizing Procore for field documentation, RFIs, drawings, daily reporting, punch lists, and project communication.
• OSHA 30 or comparable construction safety training is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $90,000–$115,000, based on experience
• Annual bonus opportunity typically ranging from approximately 10%–15% of annual salary
• Vehicle allowance
• Company-provided equipment
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Commercial Superintendent—or an accomplished Assistant Superintendent ready to take the next step—to take ownership of a project and join a growing commercial contractor known for its collaborative culture, strong field relationships, and commitment to quality construction.