Employment Listings: Superintendent (Field Operations)

Position Summary

The Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, coordination, and execution of construction activities on assigned projects. This role ensures that work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, schedules, and quality standards. The Superintendent leads foremen, craft labor, and subcontractors on site and serves as the primary field representative for the project, working closely with the Project Manager and reporting to the General Superintendent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily field operations for assigned projects or work areas
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• Plan, coordinate, and sequence construction activities to meet schedule and productivity goals
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• Supervise and lead Foremen, craft labor, and subcontractors to ensure efficient and safe work execution
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• Enforce company safety policies and ensure compliance with all safety regulations and site-specific requirements
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• Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning sessions
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• Ensure work is performed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards
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• Develop and maintain short-interval and weekly look-ahead schedules in coordination with the Project Manager
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• Monitor manpower levels, equipment usage, and material availability to support production needs
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• Coordinate inspections with clients, inspectors, and quality personnel as required
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• Identify field issues, conflicts, or potential delays and proactively communicate them to the Project Manager and General Superintendent
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• Maintain accurate daily reports documenting manpower, work activities, safety observations, and site conditions
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• Assist with project start-up, site logistics planning, and mobilization activities
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• Support project closeout activities, including punch lists and final inspections
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• Promote teamwork, accountability, and professionalism among all field personnel
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• Perform other field supervision duties as assigned by the General Superintendent or Project Manager

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in construction field operations, preferably in industrial or heavy commercial construction
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• Prior experience supervising crews, foremen, or subcontractors
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• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, sequencing, and productivity drivers
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• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules
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• Demonstrated ability to lead crews, enforce standards, and maintain discipline on site
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• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
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• Ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers, Safety personnel, and other field leaders

Required Certifications and Training

• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certification (required or obtainable upon hire)
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• CPR / First Aid certification (required or obtainable upon hire)
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• Company-specific safety orientation and superintendent training
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• Equipment operation certifications as required by project scope

Tools & Technology

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and mobile communication tools
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• Experience using construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, or similar) preferred
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• Ability to complete daily reports, safety documentation, and field records electronically
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• Company-provided devices for field communication and reporting

Experience

• Typically 5–10 years of progressive experience in construction field roles
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• Prior experience as a Foreman, Lead Foreman, or Assistant Superintendent preferred
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• Demonstrated experience managing multiple trades or work fronts simultaneously
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• Experience working on active construction sites with safety and schedule accountability

Physical Requirements

• Continuous presence on active construction sites
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• Ability to walk uneven terrain, climb ladders and stairs, and work in varying weather conditions
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• Ability to stand, bend, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday
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• Must wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest, steel-toe boots, and other site-specific PPE)

Work Environment

• Primarily field-based on active construction sites
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• Exposure to construction-related hazards, including heavy equipment, noise, dust, and weather conditions
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• Work hours may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or extended hours based on project requirements

Supervision

• Reports directly to the General Superintendent
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• Works closely with the Project Manager and Safety Coordinator
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• Provides direct supervision to Foremen, craft labor, and subcontractors on assigned projects

Safety Expectations

• Actively participate in and lead the company’s safety culture
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• Enforce all company, client, and regulatory safety policies without exception
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• Identify hazards, correct unsafe conditions, and stop work when unsafe conditions exist
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• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action planning as required

MarketSpecific Execution Requirements – Water/Wastewater

When assigned to water or wastewater projects, the Site Superintendent manages the jobsite with added focus on process integrity, environmental controls, and commissioning readiness. These requirements supplement—but do not change—the Site Superintendent’s site authority.

- **ProcessDriven Planning:** Build lookahead plans that respect process logic (wet/dry sequencing, equipment alignment, chemical systems), ensuring no activity compromises existing treatment performance or compliance.

- **Environmental & Permit Controls:** Implement and maintain erosion/sediment controls, turbidity and discharge protections, dust/noise limits, and containment measures per permit and contract requirements. Document field compliance.

- **HighRisk Activities:** Plan and lead shutdowns/tieins with formal pretask planning: isolation verification, LOTOTO, bypass/temporary systems, spill response materials, and owner notification windows.

- **QA/QC & Testing Readiness (Field):** Coordinate flushing, cleaning, pressure/leak testing support, equipment alignment access, labeling, torque markings, and safe access for inspection and prefunctional checks.

- **Commissioning Support:** Sequence field activities to meet prefunctional, functional, and integrated testing schedules. Ensure trades and vendors have access, power, and safe conditions to execute testing; do not assume commercial testing scope or acceptance authority.

- **Instrumentation/Controls Access:** Coordinate installation access, device locations, pullstrings/conduit pathways, and enclosure clearances so I&C vendors can complete terminations and loop checks without rework.

- **Owner/Inspector Coordination (Field):** Schedule field walkdowns, retain records of field verifications, and route any scope/contract questions to the PM.

Career Progression

Successful performance in this role may lead to advancement to Senior Superintendent or General Superintendent, with increased responsibility for managing larger projects or multiple field teams.

Benefits:

• IRA
• IRA matching up to 3%
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Company Vehicle
• Per Diem $125 a day if staying out of town