Construction Superintendent

Atalnt • Pittsburgh, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Superintendent oversees daily field operations for commercial construction projects throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area, with project sites within approximately 90 miles of Pittsburgh. This is a full-time, field-based position with an established commercial general contractor specializing in new construction, renovations, and commercial improvement projects. The Superintendent leads in-house self-perform crews, subcontractors, and other field personnel; coordinates schedules, manpower, equipment, materials, and deliveries; and ensures that work follows project drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards. The role also includes maintaining field documentation, communicating with project stakeholders, coordinating project closeout, and assisting with hands-on construction activities when needed.

The company delivers a range of commercial projects and works with skilled in-house crews and subcontractor teams. Its stated priorities include safety, craftsmanship, effective scheduling, quality execution, and accountability. The Superintendent will work with project managers and construction professionals and take ownership of jobsite operations and field coordination.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Construction Superintendent.
• Strong experience supervising commercial construction projects for a general contractor.
• Knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, sequencing, and field operations.
• Hands-on experience with demolition, rough and finish carpentry, drywall, doors, hardware, and finishing work.
• Experience supervising self-perform construction crews alongside subcontractors.
• Ability to coordinate multiple trades and manage construction schedules.
• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and jobsite safety procedures.
• Experience maintaining daily field reports and construction documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Willingness to work at construction sites within approximately 90 miles of Pittsburgh.
• Ability to perform field-based responsibilities and assist with hands-on work when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily construction activities and overall jobsite operations.
• Supervise self-perform construction crews, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project schedules to coordinate construction activities.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, deliveries, and subcontractor schedules.
• Develop and maintain short-term construction schedules and look-ahead plans.
• Monitor field productivity and prepare daily construction and production reports.
• Oversee demolition, rough and finish carpentry, doors, hardware, drywall, and finish work.
• Enforce company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and personal protective equipment standards.
• Identify potential safety hazards and report incidents promptly.
• Coordinate RFIs, drawing revisions, field changes, and change orders with project managers.
• Conduct quality-control inspections and ensure work meets project specifications.
• Maintain communication with project managers, subcontractors, clients, and inspectors.
• Coordinate final walkthroughs, punch lists, inspections, and certificate of occupancy documentation.
• Assist with hands-on construction activities when necessary to maintain project progress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed