Lead Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Superintendent – Ground-Up Multifamily Construction

Project Location: Pueblo of Acoma, NM (Approx. 1.5 hours west of Albuquerque)
Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 base + bonuses
Travel: Regional Southwest Projects

About  the Opportunity

Our client, an established and well-respected  commercial general contractor with over 50 years of experience , is seeking a  Lead Superintendent to oversee a  ground-up multifamily community project located on the  Pueblo of Acoma in New Mexico .

This role will lead the project  from site work through completion , ensuring strong jobsite leadership, quality construction, and on-time project delivery. The project is approximately $8M and will consist of a  multi-building residential community with full site development .

Once this project is completed, the superintendent will transition into  larger ground-up commercial construction projects within the company’s pipeline across the Southwest.

This role is ideal for a  hands-on field leader who takes ownership of the jobsite, leads subcontractors effectively, and maintains strong daily oversight of construction activities.

Position Overview

The Lead Superintendent will manage  all field operations from start to finish , including site work, vertical construction, subcontractor coordination, safety compliance, and schedule management.

Construction is expected to begin with  site work in April and vertical construction beginning in August , so the ideal candidate is able to  start within the next 2–4 weeks .

After successful completion of this project, the individual will have the opportunity to move into  larger commercial ground-up projects as part of the company’s long-term growth and project pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on-site construction activities from site work through project completion
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and project stakeholders
• Maintain the project schedule and ensure milestone targets are met
• Develop and manage  look-ahead schedules and master project schedules
• Conduct daily jobsite walkthroughs and quality inspections
• Ensure safety compliance and enforce OSHA safety standards
• Oversee site logistics, sequencing, and trade coordination
• Work closely with project managers, architects, and ownership representatives
• Manage RFIs, submittals, inspections, and field documentation
• Track progress and proactively identify and solve field issues
• Maintain strong communication with project leadership and stakeholders
• Lead by example and maintain a professional, organized jobsite

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Superintendent for a general contractor
• Proven experience managing  ground-up commercial or multifamily projects
• Experience overseeing  site development and vertical construction
• Strong leadership and jobsite management skills
• Ability to effectively manage subcontractors and maintain project momentum
• Experience working on  regional or remote projects preferred

Preferred Experience

• Ground-up  multifamily or garden-style residential communities
• Commercial ground-up construction (office, mixed-use, etc.)
• Experience managing  civil/site work coordination
• Experience with  look-ahead scheduling and milestone tracking
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools such as  MS Project

Software / Certifications

• Procore
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Project (preferred)
•  OSHA 30 Certification

Compensation & Benefits

•  Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 depending on experience
• Annual performance and profitability bonuses
• Company truck