Commercial Construction Superintendent

Job Description
About the Job

Job Title: Superintendent

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary/Compensation: Depending on Experience (DOE)

Key Skills: Commercial Construction, Site Supervision, Field Coordination, Construction Scheduling, Subcontractor Management, Quality Control, Jobsite Safety, Construction Documentation, Minor Carpentry, Site Protection, Project Coordination

About the Company

An established commercial construction and construction management firm specializing in commercial interiors, renovations, and specialized construction projects. The company emphasizes proactive communication, detailed planning, quality execution, and effective coordination among owners, designers, subcontractors, and field teams.

Position Summary

The Superintendent is responsible for coordinating daily field activities and supporting the successful execution of commercial construction and renovation projects. This role balances computer-based project documentation and coordination with regular field oversight and hands-on site work.

The Superintendent works closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, clients, and other project stakeholders to maintain schedules, ensure quality, promote jobsite safety, and resolve construction issues. Healthcare construction experience is a plus, particularly for projects requiring careful coordination, site protection, and attention to facility operations.

Responsibilities
Field Operations and Coordination

• Coordinate daily construction activities and monitor project progress on site.
• Work with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and other trades to maintain project schedules and resolve field issues.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure construction activities follow project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate site access, material deliveries, work sequencing, and subcontractor activities.
• Identify potential delays, deficiencies, and coordination issues and communicate them to the project team.
• Support punch-list completion and project closeout activities.

Project Documentation and Computer-Based Work

• Prepare and maintain project reports, progress updates, photographs, and other construction documentation.
• Review construction drawings, project specifications, and relevant project information.
• Track outstanding work, schedule updates, and coordination items.
• Communicate project status and field issues to the Project Manager and other stakeholders.
• Use computer-based tools for project coordination, documentation, scheduling, and reporting.

Hands-On Site Work

• Assist with temporary site protection and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Perform minor carpentry and basic repair tasks as needed, such as patching and installing restroom accessories or hardware.
• Help address minor field deficiencies and coordinate corrective work.
• Support site readiness and ensure completed or occupied areas are protected during construction.

Safety and Quality Control

• Promote and follow jobsite safety procedures.
• Monitor site conditions and report unsafe practices or potential hazards.
• Help ensure subcontractor work meets project quality expectations.
• Protect existing finishes, equipment, and occupied areas during renovation work.
• Coordinate with project teams to resolve quality concerns and complete outstanding items.

Client and Team Communication

• Maintain professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal team members.
• Communicate site progress, access requirements, schedule changes, and construction concerns clearly.
• Coordinate with facility representatives when work affects occupied or operational spaces.
• Support a collaborative approach to problem-solving and project delivery.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Full-time position combining office-based computer work, field coordination, and hands-on site responsibilities.
• Approximately 30-60% of the time is spent on computer-based tasks, including documentation and project coordination.
• Approximately 40-50% of the time is spent coordinating activities in the field.
• Approximately 10-20% of the time may involve hands-on work with tools, temporary protection, cleaning, minor carpentry, patching, and hardware installation.
• Requires regular visits to active commercial construction sites and may involve walking, standing, bending, lifting materials, and working around construction activities.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant commercial construction experience.
• Previous experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Foreman, or in a similar construction field leadership role.
• Experience with commercial construction, tenant improvements, renovations, or interior build-outs.
• Healthcare construction experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong field coordination, scheduling, and subcontractor management skills.
• Comfortable using computers and digital tools for project documentation, coordination, and reporting.
• Willingness and ability to perform occasional hands-on tasks using basic tools, including minor carpentry, patching, temporary protection, and hardware installation.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Benefits
Why Join Us?

• Lead field coordination on commercial construction and renovation projects.
• Work closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Balance project documentation, field supervision, and hands-on construction activities.
• Contribute to quality execution and safe, efficient project delivery.