Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary

The Superintendent oversees daily jobsite operations and ensures field activities are completed safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements. This role executes the short‑term schedule, enforces quality standards, maintains jobsite organization, and manages labor and equipment resources. The Superintendent communicates continuously with the Senior Superintendent and Project Manager to maintain alignment on schedule, production, and jobsite expectations.

Core Responsibilities

Short Term Schedule Execution

• Executes weekly and daily schedules and coordinates tasks with subcontractors.
• Monitors progress and adjusts workflow to maintain schedule alignment.
• Communicates constraints, delays, and resource needs to the project team.

Quality Control Enforcement

• Verifies work is performed according to plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Identifies deficiencies early and initiates corrective actions immediately.
• Coordinates with PMs to resolve quality issues impacting project flow.

Site Safety Enforcement

• Ensures all jobsite activities comply with KCS safety requirements and OSHA standards.
• Conducts daily safety inspections and enforces proper documentation.
• Addresses unsafe behavior or conditions promptly to prevent incidents.

Jobsite Presentation Inspection

• Maintains a clean, organized, and professional jobsite at all times.
• Inspects site signage, access paths, material storage, and housekeeping daily.
• Ensures subcontractors follow KCS jobsite presentation standards.

Site Resource Management

• Coordinates labor, equipment, and material needs to support daily work plans.
• Monitors utilization and ensures efficient deployment of field resources.
• Communicates shortages, delays, or equipment issues to the project team.

Key Measurables

• Short‑term schedule adherence
• Quality control performance and rework prevention
• Field safety compliance and documentation
• Jobsite organization and presentation scores
• Efficiency of labor, equipment, and material use

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred; or a combination of education and progressive experience providing at least 7–10 years of competency in commercial or industrial construction with demonstrated field leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, site logistics, blueprint interpretation, and OSHA safety standards with the ability to manage daily jobsite operations effectively.
• Proven ability to enforce safety and quality standards, maintain schedule performance, and lead multiple trades while resolving jobsite challenges efficiently.
• Professional, organized, and decisive with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers, Foremen, inspectors, and clients.

Starting pay begins at $30 per hour, with compensation adjusted based on experience, skill level, and proven performance.