Lead Superintendent

Related Group•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Related Urban Construction is seeking an experienced Lead Superintendent to lead field operations for construction of a 30-story residential building in Miami, comprising approximately 460 residential units and a podium garage. The role oversees the project from groundbreaking through closeout, directing subcontractor crews across trades and ensuring the work meets quality, schedule, safety, and budget standards. The Lead Superintendent maintains active communication among field and office crews and the project development team.

Requirements

At least 10 years of field experience as a Lead Superintendent on similar projects in Florida, including foundations, masonry, and framing/carpentry.
Experience working on tight project sites and coordinating with neighboring entities.
Experience running ground-up or major renovation projects in residential, multifamily, or high-rise construction.
Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and architectural/engineering details.
Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and safe job-site practices.
Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, production goals, and project documentation.
Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple trades under pressure.
Professional, clear communication with crews, subcontractors, inspectors, permitting authorities, and the owner.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Comfort with construction technology, including email, project management software, and digital plans.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-Hour certification.
Proficiency in Spanish.
Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

Direct daily on-site activities, logistics, and workforce coordination.
Lead assistant superintendents, field staff, and crews through sitework, shell, MEP, building envelope, and interior finishes.
Develop, maintain, and execute the master project schedule and 2–4 week look-ahead schedules.
Manage pre-mobilization activities and turnover milestones, and lead schedule recovery when needed.
Serve as the primary field contact for subcontractors and suppliers across concrete, structural, MEP, building envelope, and interior finish trades.
Resolve scheduling overlaps, disputes, and site constraints promptly, and lead weekly on-site subcontractor meetings.
Enforce OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations; conduct daily safety walks, manage hazard mitigation, and maintain a zero-incident job site.
Inspect work in progress for compliance with drawings, specifications, and building codes.
Coordinate inspections and drive punch-list completion and deficiency resolution.
Supervise trade layouts, review potential conflicts, and lead resolution efforts with trade and design teams.
With the project Construction Manager, monitor costs, resources, and production goals, and identify and mitigate risks to schedule, budget, and quality.
Work with Construction Project Managers on budget constraints and Requests for Information (RFIs).
Maintain accurate daily logs, including weather, manpower, materials received, and milestones, as well as safety logs and project documentation.
Use Procore to assist with project responsibilities.