Residential Site Superintendent

Fitzgerald Custom Homes • Orleans, MA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Fitzgerald Custom Homes is hiring a Residential Site Superintendent to lead daily, on-site operations for one to two active high-end residential construction projects across Cape Cod, primarily from Dennis to Provincetown. The company builds and remodels custom homes, whole-home renovations, additions, and exterior projects, typically valued from $500,000 to $2 million. The Superintendent is responsible for keeping sites safe, clean, organized, and progressing according to plan; coordinating subcontractors, vendors, inspections, and deliveries; checking work against plans and specifications; and reporting project status in JobTread. Strong carpentry judgment and the ability to spot and address issues early are essential.

This is a full-time, year-round, W-2 position with standard hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role is on-site daily and requires residence on Cape Cod or relocation before the start date, with reliable travel to assigned project sites. The position offers $35–$48 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, subject to client approval. The Superintendent reports to the Project Manager.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of residential construction experience, including at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role on custom homes or high-end remodeling projects.
• Excellent rough and finish carpentry knowledge, including the ability to recognize when framing, trim, millwork, or finish work is incorrect.
• Foresight and practical problem-solving skills to identify issues before they cause delays, rework, or difficult client conversations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to hold subcontractors accountable while maintaining relationships and represent the company professionally with homeowners.
• Comfort using a computer, phone, and tablet for same-day logs, photos, scheduling, and cloud-based project reporting.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, details, and shop drawings and coordinate work accordingly.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company insurance requirements.
• Must reside on Cape Cod or be able to relocate before the start date and report reliably to project sites throughout the assigned area.
• Employment is contingent on completion of a job-related background check, where permitted by applicable law.
• Alignment with Fitzgerald Custom Homes values: Rise to It, Climb, Don't Camp, Elevate the Experience, and Look Beyond the Horizon.

Nice To Haves

• JobTread experience.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License, or willingness and eligibility to obtain it within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site operations for one to two active projects, opening the site, setting priorities, and maintaining the planned sequence of work.
• Identify constructability, material, scheduling, and quality issues early, and bring practical solutions to the Project Manager before work is disrupted.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspections, and deliveries, confirming trades have what they need and leave work inspection-ready.
• Perform field quality control against plans, specifications, details, and approved standards, catching deficiencies before they reach the punch-list stage.
• Maintain OSHA and company safety standards, secure the site, post required signage, and keep occupied homes and surrounding properties clean and presentable.
• Update JobTread daily with accurate progress notes, photos, milestones, subcontractor performance, material status, and schedule information.
• Communicate firmly and respectfully with subcontractors and professionally, helpfully, and approachably with homeowners.
• Coordinate material staging and protection, maintain company vehicles and equipment, and complete assigned rough or finish carpentry as needed.
• Run smaller fill-in projects from written scope through completion while protecting schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.

Benefits

• Fitzgerald Custom Homes contributes 50% of the employee health insurance premium after 90 days of employment.
• SIMPLE IRA with an annual company match.
• 10 days/80 hours of PTO after 90 days of employment, with additional time at tenure milestones.
• Six paid holidays.
• Annual performance-based salary review.
• Company-supported continuing education with prior approval.

What This Job Offers

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