Superintendent - HCAI

Superintendent Overview

The Superintendent is a hands-on field leader responsible for overseeing all construction site operations from mobilization through project completion. This role leads crews and subcontractors, ensures jobsite safety, maintains quality standards, and delivers projects on schedule and within budget. The Superintendent serves as a key on-site representative, building strong relationships with owners, consultants, inspectors, and trade partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all on-site construction activities
• Lead, motivate, and manage field personnel and subcontractors
• Develop and maintain weekly construction schedules and support the master schedule
• Ensure work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Manage self-performed work and track labor productivity
• Order materials, equipment, and coordinate inspections
• Promote jobsite safety and address hazards immediately
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient jobsite
• Collaborate proactively to resolve field issues

Leadership & Attributes

• Strong passion for construction and field leadership
• Results-driven with a sense of urgency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and a collaborative attitude

Reporting & Authority

• Reports to the General Superintendent on personnel and production matters
• Reports to the Project Manager on scheduling, execution, and project strategy
• Responsible for enforcing job-site safety programs
• Oversees sequencing of work to meet production goals and milestones
• Supervises, coaches, and mentors foremen and field crews

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management preferred

• Minimum 5 years of field supervision and construction experience

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage diverse teams and personalities

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Experience with construction software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Primavera) preferred

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

• Knowledge of SWPPP, LEED, and material reuse is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in physically demanding, outdoor job-site environments

• Frequent bending, walking, kneeling, and lifting (40+ lbs.)

• Valid driver's license required