Construction Superintendent

Job Description

Construction Superintendent

Build a Positive Experience.

We are seeking an experienced Superintendent to join a growing construction team and help lead the successful execution of commercial construction projects throughout Connecticut and the surrounding region. This opportunity is ideal for a strong field leader who values quality, safety, collaboration, and client satisfaction.

Position Summary

The Superintendent is responsible for managing all on-site construction activities from project start through closeout. This individual serves as the field leader, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining project schedules, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring that every project is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who excels at communication, problem-solving, and building strong relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and project teams.

Responsibilities

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• Direct all day-to-day field operations on commercial construction projects.
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• Lead and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to maintain project schedules.
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• Develop and maintain short-term look-ahead schedules with the Project Manager.
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• Ensure work complies with project plans, specifications, building codes, and quality standards.
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• Maintain an organized, safe, and productive jobsite.
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• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce OSHA regulations.
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• Coordinate inspections and maintain required permits and documentation.
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• Monitor project progress and identify schedule conflicts or construction challenges.
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• Review subcontractor work for quality, completeness, and compliance.
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• Collaborate with Project Managers on budgets, schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
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• Maintain daily reports, site logs, manpower reports, and project records.
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• Coordinate punch lists, commissioning support, closeout, and owner turnover.
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• Foster positive relationships with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
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Qualifications

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• 7+ years of Superintendent experience managing commercial construction projects.
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• Experience with CMAR, General Contracting, or Design-Build delivery methods preferred.
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• Experience in healthcare, higher education, K-12, municipal, commercial, senior living, mixed-use, historic renovation, or industrial construction.
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• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, scheduling, means, and methods.
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• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
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• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors.
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• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Microsoft Project.
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• OSHA 30 Certification required or ability to obtain.
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• Valid driver's license with ability to travel to jobsites throughout Connecticut and the Northeast.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• 10+ years of commercial construction field leadership.
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• Experience managing occupied renovation projects.
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• Healthcare or higher education construction experience.
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• First Aid/CPR Certification.
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• Procore experience.
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What You'll Bring

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• Collaborative leadership style.
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• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
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• Commitment to safety and quality.
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• Ability to anticipate challenges and develop practical solutions.
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• Professionalism and a client-first mindset.
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• Pride in delivering projects that exceed expectations.
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