Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Superintendent / Assistant Project Manager – High-End Residential Renovation
Job Description

This role oversees daily field operations for a major high-end residential renovation and addition while also supporting core project management functions. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage schedules, and maintain thorough documentation, all while working in an owner-occupied home and interacting professionally with the homeowners. The position is ideal for a construction professional who can operate as a hybrid Superintendent and Assistant Project Manager, taking ownership of both field execution and administrative project tasks from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee daily site operations to ensure all work aligns with plans, schedule, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate subcontractors on site, manage trade sequencing, and ensure smooth execution of renovation and addition scopes.
• Handle RFIs, submittals, contracts, and change orders, often serving as the first point of contact for initiating and tracking change orders.
• Maintain accurate daily logs and project documentation using construction management software, including consistent use of BuilderTrend or similar tools.
• Manage and organize project documentation related to cost-plus structures, including tracking, reporting, and supporting billing documentation as needed.
• Interface professionally and respectfully with homeowners in an occupied residence, clearly communicating schedule impacts, site conditions, and daily activities.
• Collaborate closely and continuously with the Project Manager and Superintendent to align field activities with overall project goals and timelines.
• Attend weekly office meetings to provide detailed progress updates, discuss upcoming work, and identify any risks or issues that need resolution.
• Ensure the jobsite remains clean, organized, and presentable at all times, with particular attention to safety and cleanliness in an owner-occupied home with small children.
• Review and become thoroughly familiar with project plans and specifications, including a detailed 75-page plan set, prior to and during on-site work.
• Prepare the site at the start of each day by meeting with subcontractors, answering questions, confirming work areas, and setting clear expectations.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs to verify work quality, adherence to plans, and compliance with safety requirements, and document findings in daily reports.
• Monitor and regularly update construction management software throughout the day to reflect current status, daily logs, and any changes in scope or schedule.
• Assist with structural and complex renovation conditions, including coordination of shoring and structural support activities where required.
• Act as a reliable on-site resource, including handling occasional runs to suppliers such as home improvement and building material vendors to support field needs.

• 10–15+ years of construction experience with a strong focus on field operations.
• 10–20 years of experience in construction management or related roles.
• Proven background in high-end residential renovations and additions, including recent experience in this segment.
• Experience in commercial construction that is complemented by substantial residential experience is acceptable.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a hybrid field and project management resource, balancing site supervision with administrative project tasks.
• Proficiency with construction management software, with the ability to manage RFIs, submittals, contracts, daily logs, and change orders digitally.
• Experience using BuilderTrend or the ability to quickly learn and leverage BuilderTrend for daily logs, documentation, and communication.
• Strong capability to independently manage documentation, contracts, and change orders from initiation through completion.
• Experience handling RFIs, submittals, and change orders in a structured, time-sensitive environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working in owner-occupied homes, including direct interaction with homeowners.
• Ability and willingness to work fully on site with only occasional office visits, maintaining consistent presence at the project.
• Familiarity with structural support, shoring, or complex renovation conditions, with the ability to coordinate related work safely and effectively.

• Experience acting partially as a Project Manager, including responsibility for change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Any hands-on or coordination experience with shoring or complex structural renovation conditions is a significant plus.
• Experience supervising high-end residential projects involving kitchens, interior renovations, and garage or addition work.
• Comfort using Procore or other construction management platforms, with the ability to transfer those skills to BuilderTrend.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing documentation for cost-plus projects.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors, internal team members, and homeowners.

This is a fully on-site role supporting a $2 million high-end residential renovation in Norwalk, CT, with an expected project duration of up to one year. The project is structured in two phases: Phase 1 focuses on kitchen interior renovations, and Phase 2 involves an addition to the garage area. The home is owner-occupied with small children present, so safety, cleanliness, and a highly professional demeanor are essential at all times. The typical day runs from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 4:30/5:00 p.m., beginning with preparing the site, meeting with subcontractors, answering questions, and ensuring the home presents well for the occupants. There is substantial onboarding at the outset, including time dedicated to reviewing a detailed 75-page plan set before and during time on site. Throughout the day, you will use BuilderTrend to conduct and update daily logs, track progress, and manage documentation, while staying in constant contact with the Project Manager and Superintendent and maintaining appropriate communication with the homeowner. The environment includes periods of downtime typical of field supervision roles, which may involve occasional trips to local suppliers to support ongoing work. The broader culture emphasizes a positive, unified work atmosphere where team members support each other, trust one another to get the job done without micromanagement, and work within a stable, well-respected organization with a long-standing reputation and strong industry relationships.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norwalk, CT.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Norwalk,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

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