Senior Superintendent

Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Superintendent to lead field operations on large-scale construction projects across commercial, healthcare, data center, and industrial sectors. This role is responsible for overseeing all on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in alignment with design specifications and quality standards.

The Senior Superintendent serves as the highest-level field leader, coordinating subcontractors, managing daily site operations, and ensuring successful project delivery from groundbreaking to final turnover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Field Leadership & Site Management
• Lead all on-site construction activities and field operations
• Direct and coordinate subcontractors, foremen, and field crews
• Ensure daily construction activities align with project schedule and milestones
• Conduct daily site walks, inspections, and progress tracking
• Resolve on-site issues, conflicts, and productivity challenges

Schedule Execution & Productivity Control

• Execute and enforce project schedules in coordination with Project Managers
• Monitor critical path activities and adjust field sequencing as needed
• Ensure manpower, equipment, and materials are efficiently utilized
• Identify and mitigate schedule delays or productivity risks
• Coordinate trade sequencing to avoid conflicts and rework

Safety & Compliance (OSHA / Site Safety Leadership)

• Enforce strict jobsite safety standards and OSHA compliance
• Conduct daily safety meetings (toolbox talks) and site safety inspections
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions immediately
• Ensure all subcontractors follow safety protocols and PPE requirements
• Promote a strong safety-first culture across all site personnel

Quality Control & Construction Standards

• Ensure all work meets project specifications, drawings, and codes
• Conduct quality inspections and coordinate corrective actions for deficiencies
• Work closely with QA/QC teams and project engineers
• Verify installation accuracy across all trades (MEP, structural, architectural)
• Ensure proper documentation of inspections and quality checks

Coordination & Communication

• Serve as primary field contact between office team and jobsite
• Coordinate daily with Project Managers, Engineers, and Subcontractors
• Lead weekly progress meetings and site coordination meetings
• Communicate project status, risks, and field issues to leadership
• Ensure clear coordination between trades to prevent conflicts or delays

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily reports, logs, and field documentation
• Track labor productivity, material usage, and site progress
• Document RFIs, change conditions, and field modifications
• Support project closeout and punch list resolution
• Ensure accurate as-built documentation is maintained

Requirements:

• 7–15+ years of construction field supervision experience
• Strong background in commercial, healthcare, industrial, or data center construction
• Proven experience managing large, complex, multi-trade job sites
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing
• Deep knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and site safety practices
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and field crews

Preferred (Nice-to-Have):

• Experience in mission-critical environments (data centers, hospitals, clean rooms)
• Experience with design-build or CM-at-risk delivery models
• Proficiency with construction software (Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam)
• LEED or sustainable construction experience
• Prior experience as Superintendent on multi-million or mega-projects
• Strong trade-specific expertise (MEP, structural, interiors, or civil)

Reporting To:

• Project Manager / Senior Project Manager / Project Executive / Construction Manager

Employment Type & Work Setup:

• Full-time
• Onsite (Construction Job Sites – required daily presence)
• Early mornings, extended hours, and occasional weekend work depending on project phase
• Field-based leadership role with high responsibility

Work Environment & Conditions:

• Active construction sites (commercial buildings, hospitals, industrial plants, data centers)
• Exposure to outdoor conditions, heavy equipment, and active construction zones
• High-responsibility, fast-paced field environment
• Requires physical presence, mobility across jobsite, and hands-on supervision
• Strong emphasis on safety, coordination, and execution discipline