Construction Superintendent Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Four-year university or college degree, preferably in a construction-related field, and/or at least one year of prior experience at the Assistant Superintendent level in the construction industry.
• Required 10-hour OSHA Safety Training Course for construction certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of the homebuilding industry, particularly construction, high-volume residential construction processes, and building codes.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA residential building requirements.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents, details, and specifications.
• Proficient listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• A track record of achieving results while working with and coaching vendors.
• Strong planning, organization, problem-solving, teamwork, and time-management abilities; adaptability, good judgment, decision-making, attention to detail, and ability to work under stress.
• Ability to stand and walk around communities for prolonged periods.
• Ability to communicate frequently by telephone and use computer technologies, including email and video conferencing.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills, including the ability to operate a computer, read a screen, and type on a keyboard.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year university or college degree in a construction-related field.
• At least one year of prior experience at the Assistant Superintendent level in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of new home construction in assigned projects and coordinate daily construction operations with local teams.
• Ensure assigned homes are properly staffed with trade partners and delivered on time, within budget, 100% complete at required milestones, and in accordance with company quality standards.
• Apply and enforce the Construction Quality Assurance program; inspect homes and trade partner work, certify completion, and determine when work meets quality requirements before the next task begins.
• Provide customers with construction updates at least weekly, respond promptly to questions and concerns, resolve complaints, and manage the customer experience through construction and closing.
• Update the company scheduling program twice daily with accurate information and notes; review construction progress, validate schedules, and ensure scheduled tasks are completed with first-pass yield.
• Authorize payment for materials received and work completed in accordance with company expectations and contractual agreements.
• Create EPOs in accordance with trade partner scopes of work, construction documents, and company policies; approve EPO and soft-cost spending for construction operations.
• Start all assigned homes according to the project plan and close assigned homes within established customer time expectations.
• Complete final inspections and request Certificates of Occupancy on time, 30 days before the scheduled closing date.
• Spend at least 80% of work time in the field inspecting homes for task completion, quality, presentation, cleanliness, and general compliance.
• Use scopes of work and review architectural and engineering drawings to ensure construction follows company standards, plans, details, and specifications.
• Identify trends and prevent disruptions to daily schedules, quality, safety, and the appearance of sites and homes; drive efficiency, waste reduction, and quality improvements.
• Coordinate and communicate with third-party consultants, code enforcement officials, municipalities, and building officials; maintain productive relationships with them.
• Collaborate with trade partners, inspect their daily work and progress, provide documented positive or constructive feedback, and participate in coaching them.
• Enforce company health and safety programs, OSHA requirements, and safety protocols; promptly report accidents and assist with investigations.
• Enforce daily compliance with SWPPP protocols and maintenance requirements in assigned homes.
• Assist in resolving issues and conflicts related to daily construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with local and state building codes, regulations, permitting requirements, and applicable health and safety policies.
• Provide management with regular feedback on trade partner performance and respond to management requests related to company directives.
• Work toward meeting or exceeding community goals and represent and promote the company at industry events and local building organizations.
• Foster teamwork, ownership, integrity, accountability, and excellence; help identify internal and external training opportunities.
• Perform other duties within the scope and purpose of the position as requested by management.