Senior Construction Superintendent

Hoar • Raleigh, NC

3d

About The Position

The Senior Superintendent provides overall leadership, planning, and coordination for a construction project. Working closely with Project Managers and prioritizing safety and quality, this role oversees site staff and subcontractors and manages daily on-site activities to deliver projects in accordance with the contract, schedule, and budget. The position may require travel up to 100% of the time.

Work is performed in office and construction-site settings, indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying weather and temperature conditions and travel between sites. The role involves frequent movement and physical activity, including walking, standing, climbing, and handling materials and equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of experience working as a Superintendent on construction projects, or 1 year on a construction project as a Senior Superintendent.
• Extensive knowledge of scheduling, cost control, and safety procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of construction crafts, including carpentry, concrete, structural steel, and interior build-outs.
• Experience managing performance and leading a diverse field team.
• General computer skills, including MS Office, Procore, and scheduling software.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain information and produce reports, including personnel, production, project logs, status, and other operational data.
• Coordinate and manage daily field operational objectives, timelines, and goals.
• Read construction documents to determine construction requirements or plan procedures.
• Manage job-site safety by walking the site, participating in inspections, and regularly conducting training and meetings with staff and subcontractors.
• Monitor project and work-site progress, and review team processes and practices for consistency, efficiency, and quality.
• Mentor and develop employees.
• Lead Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and other field staff in executing work; build relationships and communicate expectations and direction regarding schedules, construction methods, policies, and standards.
• Monitor project schedule and budget and work with Superintendents to maintain and update them.
• Coordinate recovery plans with subcontractors when necessary.
• Meet regularly with staff and subcontractors to discuss progress, obstacles, and challenges, and help remove barriers to completing work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED