Superintendent (Ground Up)

JRM Construction Management•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent coordinates and oversees all on-site construction activities. The role ensures high standards of quality, supervises trade partners and field personnel, enforces safety practices, and supports delivery of projects on schedule and within budget. Working with the General Superintendent and Project Manager, the Superintendent supports scheduling, procurement, project documentation, risk controls, permitting, preconstruction planning, and communication with project stakeholders.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent years of related experience.
At least 7 years of experience working on core/shell projects.
Working knowledge of construction disciplines, union agreements and jurisdiction, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations, engineering drawings, and other required documents.
10-Hour OSHA and 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certificates.
4-Hour Supported Scaffold User Certificate.
Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Timberline.

Nice To Haves

Hospitality or residential experience.

Responsibilities

Support the General Superintendent in developing, updating, and maintaining the project master schedule, 60-day look-ahead schedules, and two-week look-ahead plans for assigned trades.
Enforce corporate safety program requirements across daily site operations.
Track material procurement and delivery timelines, coordinating with the Project Superintendent on contract item lists, shop drawing schedules, and deliveries.
Participate in weekly foreman, superintendent, and project team meetings to coordinate field progress, logistics, and issues requiring action.
Prepare accurate and timely daily construction reports documenting site activity and progress.
Identify, implement, and maintain appropriate risk controls throughout the project.
Establish and maintain document control systems so work follows the latest design documents and approved shop drawings.
Communicate design questions or information gaps to the Project Manager for timely issuance of RFIs.
Assist with monthly project status reports for client submission.
Ensure required permits and jurisdictional approvals are obtained, posted, and renewed as needed before and during construction.
Partner with the Project Manager during preconstruction to identify constructability concerns, scope gaps, and potential risks, and participate in scope development, buy-out strategies, and scheduling.
Research and address owner, landlord, and city or state requirements to prevent delays, ensure safety, and support client satisfaction.
Develop an understanding of project strategy, including financial objectives, schedules, logistics, phasing, milestones, and inspection requirements.
Oversee daily field operations to ensure site safety, quality workmanship, schedule adherence, progress tracking, and site cleanliness.
Work with the Project Manager to maintain an accurate, current project schedule that reflects changing project conditions and meets cost and time requirements.
Build positive subcontractor and vendor relationships through professionalism, fairness, and clear communication.