Superintendent, Construction

Summary/Objective

The Lead Construction Superintendent is responsible for providing overall field leadership for large, complex, and/or multi‑phase construction projects. This role oversees all on‑site operations to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents and quality standards. As a senior field leader, the Lead Superintendent mentors field staff, drives scheduling and logistics strategies, and serves as the primary field representative of Speedwell Construction.

This position requires a leader who leads by example and consistently upholds Speedwell’s core values of diligence, respect, humility, and a sense of urgency.

• Provide overall field leadership for large-scale, complex, or multi-phase, multi‑story, and multi‑building construction projects, including oversight of multiple Superintendents and concurrent projects.
• Develop, maintain, and actively manage the master construction schedule, including phasing plans, look‑ahead schedules, and recovery strategies.
• Coordinate and direct the daily activities of 20+ subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to maintain progress on the critical path.
• Ensure subcontractors fully understand and comply with their contract scope, schedule requirements, and quality expectations; proactively address deficiencies.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings, preconstruction meetings, and site logistics planning sessions to align all teams on execution strategy.
• Perform ongoing quality control inspections to ensure work conforms to contract documents, design intent, and company standards.
• Proactively identify constructability issues, field conflicts, and potential risks, and lead resolution efforts in collaboration with the project team.
• Serve as the primary field interface with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and municipal authorities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on RFIs, submittals, sequencing, and material procurement to support efficient field operations.
• Maintain accurate and timely daily reports using company reporting software to document progress, manpower, weather, site conditions, and delays.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with local township codes, inspection requirements, permitting conditions, and contract obligations.
• Establish and maintain a clean, organized, and professional job site that reflects Speedwell Construction standards.
• Lead and mentor Assistant Superintendents and Superintendents, promoting consistent field practices and professional development.
• Champion jobsite safety culture by enforcing OSHA regulations and Speedwell Safety Standards, and by holding subcontractors accountable at all times.
• Participate in incident investigations, corrective action planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support project closeout activities, including inspections, punch lists, turnover documentation, and final acceptance.
• Strong understanding of complex sitework projects and able to anticipate roadblocks and facilitate uninterrupted progress.
• Demonstrated experience with post‑tension construction systems and proactive coordination of related constructability and sequencing challenges.
• Superintendent experience on complex multi‑story and multi‑building developments.

• People
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills by listening actively, maintaining confidentiality, resolving conflicts professionally, and taking ownership of outcomes without shifting responsibility.
• Oral Communication:
  Communicates clearly, confidently, and respectfully with project teams, subcontractors, clients, and inspectors; leads meetings effectively and seeks clarification when needed.
• Written Communication:
  Produces clear, accurate, and professional written documentation, including reports, correspondence, and field records; reviews work for completeness and accuracy.
• Teamwork:
  Builds morale, fosters collaboration across project teams, balances team and individual responsibilities, and encourages feedback and continuous improvement.
• Customer Service:
  Actively listens to client needs and responds with professionalism, urgency, and sound judgment, even in…