Superintendent-DFW (K-12)

This role oversees daily jobsite operations, supervises field personnel and subcontractors, ensures compliance with safety and quality standards, and maintains project schedules while delivering projects on time and within budget. The Superintendent serves as the primary on-site representative and works closely with project managers, owners, architects, engineers, and inspectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all daily field operations for commercial construction projects.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, suppliers, and self-perform crews.
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term project schedules.
• Ensure work is completed according to project plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address scheduling or production issues.
• Conduct daily site inspections to verify quality workmanship and compliance with project standards.
• Enforce OSHA regulations and company safety policies while maintaining a safe jobsite.
• Lead daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning.
• Coordinate inspections with local jurisdictions and third-party agencies.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Collaborate with project management to resolve field conflicts and technical issues.
• Plan manpower, equipment, and material requirements to maximize productivity.
• Maintain daily reports documenting labor, equipment, weather, progress, and site activities.
• Coordinate deliveries to ensure efficient workflow and minimize delays.
• Track project milestones and communicate schedule updates to stakeholders.
• Manage punch list completion and project closeout activities.
• Foster positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, inspectors, and project team members.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent managing commercial construction projects.
• Experience with ground-up and/or large-scale renovation projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and scheduling.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or Primavera P6.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors while maintaining project quality and schedule.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Certification
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Experience with Procore or similar project management software
• LEED project experience (preferred)
• Degree in Construction Management or related field (preferred but not required)

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Construction scheduling
• Quality control
• Safety management
• Budget awareness
• Conflict resolution
• Problem solving
• Client relationship management
• Time management
• Communication and collaboration

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Frequent walking, climbing ladders, and navigating active construction sites.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Occasional travel between project sites.

This description is suitable for a commercial construction superintendent overseeing projects such as office buildings, healthcare facilities, schools, retail, industrial, hospitality, multifamily, and municipal construction. It can be customized further for specialties such as healthcare, data centers, federal/USACE, heavy civil, or industrial construction if needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.