Residential Construction Superintendent

About Colonial Construction

Colonial Construction is a premier full-service contractor serving the northern Delaware region, known for delivering exceptional craftsmanship on high-end residential projects. From luxury renovations and custom builds to complex insurance restoration work, our reputation is built on quality, accountability, and professionalism. We are growing and looking for a seasoned leader to join our team.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Superintendent with a dual skill set: the finesse to manage high-end construction projects to the highest standards, and the technical knowledge to navigate the insurance restoration process from claim to close. This is a field leadership role — you will be the face of Colonial Construction on every job site, managing crews, subcontractors, timelines, and client relationships from start to finish.

If you're a hands-on leader who takes pride in your work, can communicate confidently with insurance adjusters and high-net-worth clients alike, and knows how to drive a project to completion without cutting corners — we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day field operations across multiple active projects simultaneously
• Manage subcontractors and crews, holding all parties to Colonial Construction's quality and safety standards
• Read and interpret construction drawings, scopes of work, and specifications
• Conduct site walks, inspections, and punch list reviews

Insurance Restoration

• Work directly with insurance adjusters and homeowners through the claims and restoration process
• Review and supplement insurance scopes
• Coordinate timelines with adjusters, public adjusters, and property owners
• Document job progress thoroughly with photos and written reports to support claims

High-End Construction

• Manage luxury residential renovations and new construction projects
• Maintain tight quality control on finishes, materials, and workmanship
• Communicate professionally and proactively with discerning clients
• Identify and solve field problems before they become delays or cost overruns

Operations & Communication

• Maintain accurate daily logs, scheduling, and material tracking
• Coordinate deliveries, inspections, and permit requirements
• Report project status directly to ownership and project management
• Uphold a clean, organized, and safe job site at all times

Qualifications

• 5+ years of superintendent or site management experience in residential/commercial construction
• Willingness to work within the insurance restoration framework
• Track record managing high-end renovation or custom construction projects
• Strong understanding of all trades: framing, roofing, drywall, flooring, painting, mechanical, electrical, plumbing
• Ability to read blueprints and construction documents
• Excellent communication skills — comfortable interfacing with adjusters, clients, architects, and crews
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Commensurate with experience — we pay competitively for the right candidate
• Company vehicle provided
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Performance bonuses tied to project outcomes
• Profit sharing plan
• Opportunity for long-term growth within an expanding company

Why Colonial Construction?

We don't just build structures — we build trust. Our team is small enough that every person matters and large enough that you'll always have interesting, challenging work in front of you. You'll have the autonomy to run your jobs and the support of ownership that is hands-on, experienced, and invested in your success.

This is not a corporate job. It's a chance to do meaningful work, be recognized for it, and grow with a company that's earning its reputation project by project.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief description of your experience. References from past projects are a plus.

Location: Northern Delaware  Job Type: Full-Time | W-2 Employee Start Date: Immediate

Colonial Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Colonial Construction is a full-service general contractor based in northern Delaware, specializing in high-end residential renovation, custom construction, and insurance restoration. With a reputation built on craftsmanship, client trust, and accountability, we serve homeowners, property managers, and commercial clients across New Castle, Kent, and Sussex County.

Our work spans luxury interior renovations, whole-home rebuilds, storm and fire restoration, and complex insurance-driven scopes — often all at once. We are a lean, experienced team that moves quickly, communicates clearly, and delivers at a level our clients remember.

Colonial Construction is a licensed, insured Delaware contractor committed to quality on every project, regardless of size.