Lead Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Superintendent
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$126,000-$173,000 per year
Vehicle allowance

You'll lead public-sector construction projects across Broward County for a respected South Florida general contractor, overseeing K-12 schools, municipal parks, recreational facilities, and other community-focused builds. This is a hands-on field leadership role with local projects, minimal travel, and the opportunity to deliver meaningful work in your own backyard.

What you'll get

• $126,000 to $173,000 per year, based on experience.
• Vehicle allowance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Long-term career growth with an established South Florida general contractor.

Your role

• Lead all on-site construction activities for public works projects, including schools, parks, and municipal buildings.
• Manage subcontractors, field personnel, and daily site operations to maintain schedules and quality expectations.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and municipal representatives.
• Oversee construction scheduling, subcontractor sequencing, site logistics, inspections, and project milestones.
• Maintain strict compliance with OSHA regulations, safety protocols, and applicable building codes.
• Manage construction activities within active or occupied school campuses and public facilities.
• Identify and proactively resolve field challenges, scheduling conflicts, and constructability issues.
• Conduct subcontractor coordination meetings, site inspections, and quality-control reviews.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, project documentation, and progress updates.
• Drive projects through substantial completion, punch lists, final inspections, and closeout.

What you'll need

• 7+ years of commercial construction field leadership experience, including experience as a Superintendent or Lead Superintendent.
• Direct experience with a commercial general contractor on public-sector construction projects.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Proven ability to independently manage subcontractors, schedules, site logistics, and field operations.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, building codes, and safety requirements.

Helpful, but not required

• Completed K-12 school, educational, municipal, parks, or recreational facility projects.
• Experience with project management software such as Procore.

You'll report to the Project Manager or Construction Manager and oversee subcontractors, field personnel, and site operations crew on commercial public-sector projects throughout Broward County.

Interested? Apply for this Lead Superintendent opportunity in Fort Lauderdale.

Relevant job titles: Project Superintendent, Senior Superintendent, Construction Superintendent, Field Superintendent, Site Superintendent, General Superintendent, Commercial Superintendent.

Recruitment handled by ScalePro Solutions.

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