SUPERINTENDENT
Position Overview
Innovate Consulting is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations for commercial construction projects from mobilization through final completion. The Superintendent will serve as the primary field leader, overseeing safety, schedule execution, quality, site logistics, subcontractor coordination, inspections, and overall jobsite performance.
This role works closely with the Project Manager to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within quality standards, and to the satisfaction of the client.
Key Responsibilities
Field Operations & Schedule Management
- Lead daily construction activities and coordinate all trade partners, vendors, and site personnel.
- Develop and manage three-week look-ahead schedules and coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, inspections, and upcoming work.
- Monitor project progress, identify schedule impacts, and implement recovery plans when necessary.
- Review plans and specifications, identify constructability concerns, and develop effective field execution strategies.
- Coordinate site logistics, access, laydown areas, temporary utilities, equipment, and material storage.
Safety Leadership
- Establish and maintain a strong safety-first culture across the jobsite.
- Conduct daily site walks, safety orientations, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
- Identify and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors while ensuring compliance with PPE and company safety requirements.
- Respond to incidents, coordinate investigations, and implement corrective actions.
Subcontractor & Trade Partner Management
- Direct and coordinate multiple trades to maintain productivity and efficient workflow.
- Monitor manpower, workmanship, schedule commitments, and overall subcontractor performance.
- Resolve field conflicts and ensure subcontractors understand and meet project expectations.
- Build professional, productive relationships with trade partners, vendors, inspectors, consultants, and clients.
Quality & Compliance
- Monitor construction quality and ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, codes, permits, and company standards.
- Conduct field inspections, identify deficiencies, coordinate corrective actions, and manage punch list completion.
- Coordinate inspections with regulatory agencies and ensure work is properly prepared for approvals.
- Maintain accurate daily reports, progress documentation, photographs, inspection records, and safety documentation.
Client & Team Leadership
- Represent the company professionally with owners, consultants, inspectors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
- Participate in owner meetings and project site walks.
- Communicate project status, concerns, and field conditions clearly and proactively.
- Lead by example and create an organized, accountable, and productive jobsite environment.
Required Qualifications
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Minimum 5 years of commercial construction experience.
- Demonstrated experience supervising and coordinating field construction operations.
- Strong knowledge of construction means and methods.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of construction scheduling, quality control, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage changing priorities and make timely field decisions.
- Proficiency with standard construction technology and digital documentation tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ground-up commercial construction experience.
- Experience with occupied renovation projects.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Outbuild, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and other construction management platforms.