Superintendent
About The Position
The Construction Superintendent will oversee luxury residential construction and remodeling projects for a high-end design-build firm in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This hands-on field leadership role owns project schedules, coordinates subcontractors and material deliveries, and ensures work is completed according to architectural plans, specifications, design details, and quality standards. The Superintendent oversees daily job-site operations, monitors progress and resolves field issues, coordinates inspections, and maintains clean, safe, organized sites. The role also involves communicating with project management and other stakeholders, managing punch lists and final walkthroughs, and supporting project closeout. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, attentive to detail, and accountable for translating design intent into a high-quality finished project.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Construction Superintendent, Residential Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or in a similar field leadership role.
- Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural residential building plans, construction drawings, and detailed specifications.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and maintain construction schedules and hold subcontractors accountable to deadlines.
- Solid understanding of residential construction methods, sequencing, materials, and building practices.
- Experience overseeing multiple trades and coordinating complex job-site activities.
- Exceptional attention to detail when reviewing work against architectural drawings and design specifications.
- Ability to identify construction discrepancies, anticipate challenges, and resolve field issues efficiently.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Hands-on leadership ability to set expectations and maintain subcontractor accountability.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in luxury custom homes, high-end residential construction, architectural renovations, or design-build projects.
- Familiarity with local building codes, permitting, and inspection processes.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage construction schedules for assigned projects, coordinating subcontractors, material deliveries, inspections, and milestones.
- Read and interpret architectural residential building plans, construction drawings, and specifications to ensure work conforms to approved designs and documented details.
- Oversee daily job-site operations for high-end residential construction and remodeling projects.
- Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and trades, ensuring proper sequencing and quality standards.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential delays, and develop solutions to keep work moving.
- Conduct job-site inspections to verify workmanship, dimensions, materials, and installation details against plans and specifications.
- Identify discrepancies between plans and field conditions, communicate issues promptly, and coordinate resolutions.
- Maintain communication with project management, subcontractors, and stakeholders about schedules, progress, and outstanding items.
- Monitor material availability, deliveries, and job-site readiness to minimize downtime and scheduling conflicts.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites.
- Coordinate required inspections and help ensure compliance with building codes, permits, and construction requirements.
- Manage punch lists, final walkthroughs, and project closeout to ensure work meets company quality standards and design expectations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
