Job Description

Job Description :

The Lead Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all aspects of on-site construction. This role ensures project safety, quality, schedule, and subcontractor coordination while managing day-to-day field operations from groundbreaking through completion. The position requires strong leadership, proactive planning, and a focus on delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience as a Superintendent or similar construction leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety, QA/QC practices, and trade coordination.
• Proficient with scheduling software, construction documentation platforms (e.g., Viewpoint, PlanGrid), and MS Office.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 30 certification required; additional safety certifications preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Management

• Enforce OSHA and site-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct daily site walks, safety reporting, and incident documentation.
• Lead safety meetings and coordinate JHAs and SOAPs with subcontractors.
• Maintain site security and emergency preparedness, including NFPA 241 compliance.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)

• Develop and lead QA/QC plan in collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Oversee mock-ups, preconstruction meetings, and quality benchmarks.
• Monitor construction for compliance with contract documents.
• Manage punch lists, ADA/FHA compliance, and final acceptance processes.

Subcontractor Oversight

• Conduct pre-mobilization meetings and enforce safety onboarding.
• Ensure subcontractor scopes are understood and executed properly.
• Coordinate logistics, deliveries, daily housekeeping, and back charges.
• Lead weekly subcontractor meetings and enforce performance standards.

Document Control

• Maintain accurate daily reports, T&M logs, and shop drawing reviews.
• Ensure photo documentation and permit tracking are up to date.
• Manage project records including hot lists, inspections, and testing logs.

Scheduling

• Create and manage baseline and 3-week look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate work sequences to eliminate trade conflicts.
• Communicate delays and maintain schedule integrity across trades.

Relationship Management

• Foster strong working relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and local authorities.
• Represent the project professionally with the public and neighboring properties.
• Coordinate with inspectors and ensure timely walkthroughs.

Project Execution

• Support project phasing, logistics, and union coordination.
• Attend Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings.
• Track procurement, budget impacts, and site regulations.
• Coordinate weekend coverage and field staffing needs.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide direction, mentorship, and performance feedback to the field team.
• Delegate responsibilities to promote growth and accountability.
• Champion training and continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.

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