Senior Superintendent

Choate Construction Company•Charleston, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Superintendent at Choate Construction is a seasoned field leader who owns the successful delivery of complex, full‑cycle projects, setting the standard for execution, quality, and safety from start to finish. This role leads through experience—mentoring field teams, building trusted relationships, and serving as a professional solution‑finder across multiple project types. As the face of the jobsite, the Senior Superintendent champions Choate’s safety culture every day, because we only live one life and protecting our people is non‑negotiable.

Requirements

Championed Safety as an onsite leader on a consistent basis.
Experience with managing projects from day one through project completion.
Demonstrated success with the creation and execution of project planning and scheduling.
Ability to thoroughly review, interpret, and clearly communicate construction documents, including drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work, to ensure accurate execution, alignment across teams, and successful project delivery.
Led project teams through strong relationships, serving as a field leader who builds trust with owners, trade partners, and internal teams to drive collaboration, accountability, and successful outcomes.
Effectively leverage construction management platforms such as Procore to streamline jobsite communication, coordinate daily activities, manage documentation, and support efficient project execution.
Served as a mentor and leader for field staff, developing Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents through hands‑on coaching, knowledge sharing, and leading by example to strengthen safety, performance, and long‑term growth.

Responsibilities

Own the successful delivery of complex, full‑cycle projects, setting the standard for execution, quality, and safety from start to finish.
Lead through experience—mentoring field teams, building trusted relationships, and serving as a professional solution‑finder across multiple project types.
Champion Choate’s safety culture every day.
Manage projects from day one through project completion.
Create and execute project planning and scheduling.
Thoroughly review, interpret, and clearly communicate construction documents, including drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work, to ensure accurate execution, alignment across teams, and successful project delivery.
Lead project teams through strong relationships, building trust with owners, trade partners, and internal teams to drive collaboration, accountability, and successful outcomes.
Effectively leverage construction management platforms such as Procore to streamline jobsite communication, coordinate daily activities, manage documentation, and support efficient project execution.
Serve as a mentor and leader for field staff, developing Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents through hands‑on coaching, knowledge sharing, and leading by example to strengthen safety, performance, and long‑term growth.

Benefits

100% Employee Owned Company with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Medical Coverage Options: Surest, a copay plan, or High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account
Dental & Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent)
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
401k Profit Sharing Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
Paternal and Maternal Leave
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
College Student Debt Reduction Program
Employee Assistance & Financial Wellness Programs
Employee Referral Program
Charitable Contribution Matching ($1,000 per year per employee)
Stewardship Day (Community Volunteering)
Safe working environment