Superintendent - Ground-Up Projects - North Shore MA

Superintendent

The Superintendent is responsible for:

• Lead Field Operations & Teams: Set field execution strategy, sequencing, and daily work plans; mentor crews; own on-site performance and client satisfaction; provide real-time input to the Project Manager on safety, quality, schedule, and risk.
• Manage Subcontractors: Participate in selection; run coordination meetings; enforce safety, quality, and contract compliance; resolve performance and relationship issues.
• Coordinate Authorities & Inspections: Maintain strong relationships with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)s; schedule inspections; drive Certificates of Occupancy.
• Control Site Logistics & Conditions: Oversee mobilization/demobilization; maintain safe, organized jobsites; manage logistics plans, equipment use, environmental controls, housekeeping, and access.
• Drive Safety Leadership: Partner with the Safety Director to deliver zero-incident programs; enforce OSHA compliance; conduct daily inspections and weekly safety meetings.
• Own Schedule Execution: Build and manage construction schedules and look-a-heads; align manpower, materials, and sequencing; hold subs accountable; execute recovery plans.
• Deliver Quality & Commissioning: Implement QA/QC plans; inspect work; manage mock-ups and testing; drive punch lists; co-lead commissioning.
• Support Cost Control: Manage General Conditions, validate change work, monitor productivity, and report cost performance.
• Maintain Field Reporting: Produce daily reports, as-builts, photos, and monthly input on safety and progress.
• Lead Closeout & Turnover: Drive completion, inspections, financial closeout support, and smooth owner turnover that generates repeat work.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The right Superintendent will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in field supervision on commercial construction projects.
• Proven experience leading projects valued at $10M+.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, sequencing, and logistics.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools and field reporting systems.
• Comfort with technology, mobile field tools, and digital documentation platforms.
• Field Leader: Commands respect through competence, clarity, and consistency.
• Decisive: Makes timely, informed decisions in dynamic environments.
• Organized: Maintains control of complex site operations and documentation.
• Accountable: Owns outcomes and drives resolution.
• Collaborative: Works effectively with project management, owners, designers, and inspectors.
• Ethical: Leads with integrity and professionalism.
• Hands-on: Leads from the field with a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset.

The Superintendent will receive:

• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience. ($140,000 to $200,000 p.a.)
• Unlimited PTO and ten paid U.S. holidays.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Medical and dental insurance with flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Term life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

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