Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Site Superintendent

Job Description

This role oversees day-to-day field operations for diverse commercial and industrial construction projects in the Capital Region. The Site Superintendent coordinates subcontractors, ensures high-quality workmanship, maintains project schedules, and serves as the primary on-site leader and point of contact. The position requires a strong understanding of skilled trades, a hands-on approach to subcontractor management, and a consistent focus on safety, documentation, and effective communication with the project team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations on active construction sites, ensuring work progresses safely, efficiently, and according to project plans and specifications.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors on site, including scheduling their activities, clarifying expectations, and ensuring they have the resources and information needed to complete their work.
• Maintain a strong on-site presence whenever subcontractors are working, actively monitoring progress, resolving issues, and keeping the project on track.
• Oversee quality control by reviewing work in place, determining whether it meets project standards, and directing corrections or changes as needed.
• Create, maintain, and update short-term schedules, including 34 week look-ahead schedules, to align field activities with overall project milestones.
• Run and facilitate on-site project meetings with subcontractors, internal project teams, and other stakeholders to communicate priorities, resolve conflicts, and maintain alignment.
• Collaborate closely with project managers and assistant project managers, providing timely updates on progress, issues, risks, and resource needs.
• Prepare and complete daily reports using Procore, documenting work performed, manpower levels, safety observations, site conditions, and any significant events or delays.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and OSHA standards, promoting a strong safety culture and addressing unsafe behaviors or conditions immediately.
• Act as the on-site representative for the general contractor, serving as the primary point of contact for subcontractors, clients, and inspectors.
• Work collaboratively with skilled trades, including carpentry and masonry, to sequence work effectively and resolve technical or constructability challenges.
• Support and participate in design-build processes as needed by coordinating field activities with design intent and clarifications.
• Hold subcontractors accountable for performance, deadlines, and quality, taking a hands-on approach to problem-solving rather than relying on minimal oversight.
• Assist in managing general construction activities on multi-family, hospitality, manufacturing, and other commercial projects, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Use basic computer skills to manage documentation, schedules, and communication through Procore and other tools.
• Support weekend or early-morning work when required, coordinating with project managers and assistant project managers to ensure adequate coverage.
• Contribute to a positive project culture by demonstrating leadership, clear communication, and a focus on delivering quality projects on time.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of construction experience, preferably in commercial and industrial projects.
• Demonstrated experience as a superintendent or in a similar field leadership role on commercial construction projects.
• Strong experience in commercial construction, including multi-family, hospitality, manufacturing, and other heavy commercial work.
• Proficiency with Procore for daily reporting, documentation, and project coordination (Procore experience is required).
• Proven ability to coordinate and manage subcontractors, including scheduling, oversight, and performance management.
• Strong understanding of skilled trades such as carpentry, masonry, and general construction, and how they interact on a project.
• Experience working with general contractors on commercial construction projects.
• Ability to develop and maintain 34 week look-ahead schedules and align field activities with project milestones.
• Strong communication skills with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients, both verbally and in writing.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation skills for daily reports and project records.
• Basic computer skills for email, documentation, scheduling, and project management tools.
• Solid understanding of OSHA safety standards and a strong safety focus on active job sites.
• Ability to push subcontractors to meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
• Capability to work independently as the primary on-site leader and make informed decisions in the field.
• Willingness and ability to work early morning shifts, extended days, and occasional Saturdays as required by project needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Diverse commercial construction experience, including multi-family, hospitality, entertainment, manufacturing, or large residential projects such as condominiums.
• Experience with design-build project delivery and coordination between design and field execution.
• Associates or bachelors degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Construction Trade experience, particularly in carpentry, is highly valued for candidates without a formal degree.
• Foreman-level experience with a desire and readiness to step into a superintendent role, provided the candidate demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience working with union trades, especially carpenters, on commercial projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects where profit margins and subcontractor performance require a hands-on, accountable approach.
• Eagerness to grow within the organization and take on increasing responsibility over time.
• Strong sense of ownership over deadlines, quality, and overall project success.

Work Environment

This role is field-based, with the superintendent primarily working out of a jobsite trailer on active construction sites. The typical schedule is five days per week, approximately 10 hours per day, generally starting around 6:30 a.m. and finishing around 4:00 p.m., with occasional Saturday work as project needs dictate. Projects are located within the broader Northeast region but typically remain within approximately two hours of the Capital Region.

This is a Permanent position based out of Troy, NY.

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401k, retirement, truck allowance, gas card, medical benefits

This is a fully onsite position in Troy,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

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