Site Superintendent

Overview

The Superintendent serves as the on-site construction leader and technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), responsible for driving project execution, field operations, and overall job-site performance. This critical leadership role ensures that project scope, technical requirements, schedules, quality standards, and safety objectives are successfully achieved while maintaining compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. 

The Superintendent provides hands-on oversight of daily construction activities, subcontractor performance, workforce coordination, and project milestones. Leveraging extensive construction expertise, the Superintendent identifies and resolves complex field challenges, implements technical solutions, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. 

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site construction leader, providing day-to-day direction, oversight, and coordination of all field activities. 

• Ensure project work is executed in accordance with contract requirements, project specifications, construction schedules, budget objectives, and quality standards. 

• Maintain an on-site presence throughout contract performance, providing continuous leadership and support until project completion and final acceptance. 

• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and timely project execution. 

• Monitor project progress, workforce productivity, and schedule performance, taking proactive measures to address delays, risks, and operational challenges. 

• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical requirements to ensure successful project implementation. 

• Apply advanced technical expertise to identify and resolve complex construction and installation issues that may not be addressed through standard procedures or manufacturer guidance. 

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Quality Control Managers, Safety personnel, customers, and project stakeholders to achieve project objectives and maintain customer satisfaction. 

• Actively participate in project planning, coordination, and execution meetings, including: 

• Preconstruction Meetings 

• Post Award Kickoff (PAK) Meetings 

• Concept Design Workshop (CDW) Meetings 

• Red Zone Meetings 

• Partnering Meetings 

• Quality Control Meetings 

• Preparatory Phase Meetings 

• Initial Phase Meetings 

• Support and participate in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Accident Prevention Plans (APPs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and other project-specific safety programs. 

Qualifications

• industrial, federal, military, or institutional construction. 

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience serving as a Superintendent on projects of similar size, complexity, and scope. 

• Demonstrated experience managing field operations, subcontractors, schedules, quality performance, and safety compliance. 

• Thorough understanding of construction means and methods, sequencing, scheduling, and project execution strategies. 

• Working knowledge of USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual and experience with hazard identification, risk mitigation, and safety compliance. 

• Successful completion of the Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors course. 

• Ability to interpret and manage Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and construction sequencing activities. 

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply construction drawings, specifications, contract documents, and technical requirements. 

• Experience supporting quality assurance and quality control processes throughout construction project lifecycles. 

• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers, project teams, subcontractors, and senior leadership. 

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and communicate fluently in English. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Comprehensive knowledge of construction management principles, field operations, project sequencing, and industry best practices. 

• Knowledge of federal construction requirements, quality control processes, and safety regulations, including EM 385-1-1 and OSHA standards. 

• Knowledge of construction trades, systems, materials, equipment, and installation requirements. 

• Understanding of scheduling methodologies, production tracking, resource planning, and project controls. 

• Knowledge of quality management principles and inspection procedures. 

• Strong leadership and team-management skills with the ability to motivate, direct, and develop field personnel and subcontractors. 

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced construction environments. 

• Effective communication and coordination skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across all project stakeholders. 

• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 

• Experience utilizing construction management software, electronic document management systems (eCMS), and project reporting tools. 

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.