Senior Field Superintendent

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC • Melbourne, FL

5d

About The Position

The Senior Field Superintendent provides leadership and operational oversight for multiple or highly complex construction projects. The role guides construction means, methods, sequencing, logistics, and constructability; supports resolution of critical path issues and field conflicts; and reviews schedules, manpower plans, production goals, and recovery plans.

The Senior Field Superintendent monitors quality control, field documentation, project performance, and financial performance across assigned projects, including labor, material, and equipment budgets. The role promotes a zero-incident safety culture and coordinates with clients, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and vendors, including during commissioning and closeout. It also supports, mentors, and develops field leaders and participates in staffing, hiring, and succession planning.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of construction or construction management experience.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale, complex, or multimillion-dollar projects.
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, scheduling, production planning, quality control, safety requirements, and field documentation.
• Proven ability to lead large field teams and oversee daily construction operations.
• Strong leadership, coaching, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent communication with executives, Project Managers, clients, subcontractors, engineers, and inspectors.
• Current Competent Person certifications in trenching and excavation, scaffolding, rigging, confined space, and fall protection.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Training in Silica Safety, Risk Management, and Accident Investigation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard computer systems.
• Ability to work in active construction environments and varying conditions, including heat, cold, rain, noise, and dust.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to travel throughout operating territories as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent education and extensive field leadership experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior field leadership or Project Superintendent role.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and mentoring field leadership teams.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for multiple or highly complex projects.
• Support and mentor field leaders, and participate in staffing, hiring, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Guide construction means, methods, sequencing, logistics, and constructability; help resolve critical path issues and field conflicts.
• Review schedules, manpower plans, production goals, and recovery plans.
• Monitor quality control, field documentation, and project performance across assigned projects.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture through audits, inspections, incident reviews, and OSHA compliance.
• Review project financial performance, including labor, material, and equipment budgets, and flag cost impacts and variances.
• Support coordination with clients, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and vendors, including commissioning and closeout phases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior