Project Superintendent (Multi-Family)

Full-Time | Frequent Travel Required | In person / On-Site required

Schedule: Monday-Friday, with weekends as required by project demands
Compensation: Competitive and based on experience

A successful construction project does not happen because everyone tries their best.

It happens because someone takes full ownership of the field.

Someone knows the plans, controls the schedule, holds subcontractors accountable, addresses problems before they become delays, and refuses to compromise on safety or quality.

We are hiring a Project Superintendent to lead field operations for our construction projects. This position has direct responsibility for the safe, timely, and successful execution of the project-from initial site planning through final turnover.

This is not a supporting role. The Project Superintendent is the senior field leader on the jobsite and is expected to run it accordingly.

What This Role Really Is

The Project Superintendent owns the day-to-day execution of the project in the field.

You will lead Assistant Superintendents, Project Engineers, subcontractors, foremen, vendors, and other field personnel while coordinating closely with the Project Manager and the broader project team.

You will be responsible for protecting the schedule, maintaining a safe jobsite, enforcing quality standards, managing site logistics, and ensuring the work is completed in accordance with the contract documents.

When field problems arise, you will not simply report them. You will identify the issue, develop a solution, communicate the plan, and drive it through completion.

What You'll Own

Leading and directing all onsite construction activities
Developing the initial project schedule with Preconstruction and Project Management
Maintaining and updating the project schedule throughout construction
Communicating sequencing, schedule expectations, and critical milestones to subcontractors and vendors
Developing and enforcing the project site logistics and temporary facilities plan
Implementing and maintaining the project-specific safety program
Ensuring compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations
Leading weekly subcontractor safety, production, coordination, and scheduling meetings
Participating in post-bid, buyout, and Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings
Holding subcontractors accountable for manpower, schedule, safety, quality, and contractual performance
Reviewing plans, specifications, subcontracts, purchase orders, shop drawings, submittals, and other project documents
Identifying conflicts, constructability concerns, and interpretation issues before they affect the work
Coordinating material procurement, deliveries, staging, and installation
Monitoring field productivity and addressing delays or performance concerns
Managing inspections, testing, punch lists, life-safety requirements, and final project turnover
Maintaining accurate daily reports, incident reports, timesheets, quantity reports, and field documentation
Maintaining current contract documents, changes, clarifications, and as-built drawings
Managing the project's quality control and workmanship standards
Coordinating environmental and stormwater compliance
Monitoring onsite general conditions in partnership with the Project Manager
Supporting monthly progress reporting, payment applications, cost reporting, and project forecasting
Providing technical direction and assistance to the project team
Developing and mentoring Assistant Superintendents and other field team members
Building productive relationships with owners, design teams, inspectors, subcontractors, and vendors
Representing RISE professionally in every project interaction

What Success Looks Like

A successful Project Superintendent:

Maintains a safe, organized, and professionally run jobsite
Controls the project rather than reacting to it
Understands the critical path and protects it every day
Identifies schedule risks early and develops recovery plans when necessary
Holds subcontractors accountable without destroying working relationships
Maintains high quality standards throughout construction instead of relying on the punch process to fix poor work
Keeps the Project Manager informed without expecting the Project Manager to run field operations
Maintains accurate, timely, and complete field documentation
Delivers a project that is ready for turnover-not merely substantially complete
Develops the Assistant Superintendents and field leaders working under them

Who This Role Is For

This role may be a strong fit if you:

Take personal ownership of the project's field performance
Are comfortable making decisions and giving clear direction
Know how to build, maintain, and recover a construction schedule
Address weak subcontractor performance early
Can manage difficult conversations without avoiding conflict or creating unnecessary drama
Understand how field decisions affect cost, schedule, quality, and long-term project performance
Spend time walking the work and verifying progress rather than managing exclusively from the trailer
Communicate clearly with both field personnel and senior leadership
Stay organized and composed when the project is under pressure

Who This Role Is Not For

This role is not for someone who:

Waits for the Project Manager to solve field problems
Avoids holding subcontractors accountable
Treats the schedule as an administrative document instead of a daily management tool
Accepts poor workmanship because it can be added to a punch list later
Manages primarily through emails, phone calls, or meetings without consistently walking the project
Hides problems until they become emergencies
Wants the Superintendent title without full accountability for the jobsite

Qualifications

Approximately ten years of construction-related experience
At least three years of experience working as a Superintendent
Four-year degree in construction management, civil engineering, architectural engineering, or a related field preferred
Equivalent construction experience may be considered in place of a degree
Demonstrated experience managing site activities, subcontractors, scheduling, safety, quality, and field coordination
Strong working knowledge of construction plans, specifications, contracts, submittals, shop drawings, and change documentation
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Procore
Familiarity with CAD or related construction applications
OSHA 30-hour certification
Current First Aid and CPR certifications
Knowledge of applicable OSHA requirements
Valid state-issued driver's license
Ability to travel frequently and work weekends when required by project demands
Ability to inspect active jobsites, including ladders, uneven or cluttered areas, adverse weather conditions, low-light areas, and other typical construction environments
Authorization to work in the United States

Pay Range: $130,000 - $160,000 per year

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