Construction Superintendent

Job Description
Construction Superintendent

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Project Sites Within Approximately 90 Miles)
Job Type: Full-Time, Field-Based
Key Skills: Commercial Construction, Construction Supervision, Self-Perform Construction, Subcontractor Management, Construction Scheduling, Site Safety, Carpentry, Demolition, Drywall, Quality Control, RFIs, Field Reporting, Project Closeout

About the Company

Our client is an established commercial general contractor specializing in new construction, renovations, and commercial improvement projects throughout the Greater Pittsburgh region.

The company delivers diverse commercial construction projects and maintains skilled in-house construction crews alongside subcontractor teams.

The organization emphasizes construction safety, craftsmanship, effective scheduling, and quality project execution.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Construction Superintendent to oversee daily field operations for commercial construction projects throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area.

The Superintendent will supervise self-perform construction crews and subcontractors, coordinate construction schedules, maintain site safety, and ensure projects are completed according to drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate combines strong field leadership with practical construction experience and is comfortable assisting with hands-on construction activities when necessary.

Why Join Us?

• Work with an established commercial general contractor on regional projects.
• Take ownership of jobsite operations and field coordination.
• Lead in-house construction crews and subcontractor teams.
• Collaborate with experienced project managers and construction professionals.
• Work in an environment that emphasizes safety, craftsmanship, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily construction activities and overall jobsite operations.
• Supervise self-perform construction crews, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project schedules to coordinate construction activities.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, deliveries, and subcontractor schedules.
• Develop and maintain short-term construction schedules and look-ahead plans.
• Monitor field productivity and prepare daily construction and production reports.
• Oversee construction activities involving demolition, rough and finish carpentry, doors, hardware, drywall, and finishes.
• Enforce company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and personal protective equipment standards.
• Identify potential safety hazards and report incidents promptly.
• Coordinate RFIs, drawing revisions, field changes, and change orders with project managers.
• Conduct quality-control inspections and ensure work meets project specifications.
• Maintain communication with project managers, subcontractors, clients, and inspectors.
• Coordinate final walkthroughs, punch lists, inspections, and certificate of occupancy documentation.
• Assist with hands-on construction activities when necessary to maintain project progress.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Construction Superintendent.
• Strong experience supervising commercial construction projects for a general contractor.
• Knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, sequencing, and field operations.
• Hands-on experience with demolition, rough and finish carpentry, drywall, doors, hardware, and finishing work.
• Experience supervising self-perform construction crews alongside subcontractors.
• Ability to coordinate multiple trades and manage construction schedules.
• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and jobsite safety procedures.
• Experience maintaining daily field reports and construction documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Willingness to work at construction sites within approximately 90 miles of Pittsburgh.
• Ability to perform field-based responsibilities and assist with hands-on work when required.