Construction Superintendent Jobs
Construction Superintendent jobs are open across commercial, residential, industrial, and civil construction sectors, from field superintendent to senior and general superintendent, with specializations in ground-up builds, tenant improvements, and heavy civil projects. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Join Cadence McShane as a Superintendent!
Superintendents are responsible for successful field management of the project. This includes safety, quality, schedule adherence, subcontractor coordination, documentation, customer satisfaction, and profitability. The Project Superintendent is responsible for mentoring, training, coordinating, and overseeing all field staff on the project.
Responsibilities
Preconstruction
- Assist Project Manager in preparing proposal schedule for assigned projects
- Participate in project pursuit presentations
- Attend Project Construction Kickoff Meeting with Project Team, Risk Department, Legal Department, and Safety Group. Use Level Set document throughout project
- Conduct detailed Preconstruction meetings with subcontractors
- Review safety plan, scope of work, plans and specifications, shop drawings, site logistics plan, lay down area, and working hours
Project Leadership
- Partner with Project Manager to ensure project safety, quality, and schedule are met
- Document all critical discussions with owners and subcontractors in writing
- Prepare and update project schedule, ensuring accurate construction flow, critical path, and milestones
- Perform biweekly schedule updates
- Conduct constructability review of design documents
- Create and manage efficient site logistics plan, including trailer location, access routes, laydown area, and emergency collection areas
- Attend OAC meetings and coordinate with Project Manager to ensure timely issue resolution
- Assist with weekly project staff meetings to review critical issues, schedule, procurement, and materials
- Attend monthly project reviews and assist in presenting project status, reviewing logs, and identifying pending change orders
Site Logistics
- Manage and coordinate all field staff daily
- Manage and coordinate all subcontractors through clear, professional communication. Focus is on maintaining project schedule activity durations and finish dates
- Manage receiving and inventorying deliveries that are received at project site
- Manage project inspections with local building inspection department and third-party inspectors
Safety and QA/QC
- Knowledge and capability to monitor onsite safety utilizing OSHA and Cadence McShane Safety requirements
- Perform weekly safety audit and document
- Perform SWPPP inspections and document
- Maintain and manage jobsite trailer and general housekeeping
- Manage regular internal project inspections as work is ongoing to ensure work in place is per plans, specifications, and approved submittals. Include review of deficient work in weekly subcontractor meeting with date established for correction
Subcontractor Management
- Attend critical subcontractor buyout meetings to clarify scope, schedule, and workforce requirements and ensure they are defined in the subcontract
- Evaluate subcontractors' ability to meet the construction schedule based on backlog and workforce requirements
- Review and approve subcontractor scopes of work and monthly invoices
- Perform first work inspections to ensure subcontractor work meets contractual obligations
- Review, understand, and utilize the subcontractor’s contract in terms of contractual requirements, schedule adherence and scope of work
- Manage daily activities of subcontractors with focus on the project schedule and the current workforce daily productivity rate of the subcontractor. Analyze current productivity rate as it relates to meeting the activity’s overall duration and completion date as shown in the project schedule
- Conduct weekly coordination meetings and clearly document meeting minutes with status of each subcontractors' work, critical action items, and deficient work
- Manages daily reports. Daily reports will have a detailed description of work by area for each subcontractor as well as subcontractor workforce for each area
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
Personal Characteristics
- High integrity, honest
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor project teams
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with project management team
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to solve problems independently, but flexible working in a team setting
- Ability to prioritize work requirements and meet deadlines
- Able to foster internal and external client relationships
- Adaptable and flexible to changing demands
- Respectful towards all colleagues
Requirements
- 12+ years’ experience in the field on commercial, multi-family and/or industrial projects
- Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale, complex construction projects and teams from start to finish
- Foster strong relationships with local subcontractor market, design team, owner, and internal customers
- Proficient with construction management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, Timberline, Bluebeam, CMiC, PlanGrid, Textura, and Field ID
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- OSHA 30
Physical Requirements
- Frequently traverse uneven, unfinished ground surfaces such as gravel and dirt
- Frequently ascend/descend stairs to inspect and oversee work being done throughout the job site
- Frequently traverse long distances to access all areas of the property/job site
- Frequently position self to inspect details at or below waist level
- Occasionally ascend/descend ladders to access areas without finished staircases
- Frequently work on upper floor levels of unfinished buildings
- Occasionally move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
- Constantly work in outdoor weather conditions
Cadence McShane Construction cultivates a culture of inclusion where every individual’s unique background and perspective are embraced. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
No Agency Inquiries Please: Cadence McShane Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. The McShane Companies will not pay a placement fee in connection with any such unsolicited resumes.
INTRODUCTION
Join Cadence McShane as a Superintendent!
Superintendents are responsible for successful field management of the project. This includes safety, quality, schedule adherence, subcontractor coordination, documentation, customer satisfaction, and profitability. The Project Superintendent is responsible for mentoring, training, coordinating, and overseeing all field staff on the project.
Responsibilities
Preconstruction
- Assist Project Manager in preparing proposal schedule for assigned projects
- Participate in project pursuit presentations
- Attend Project Construction Kickoff Meeting with Project Team, Risk Department, Legal Department, and Safety Group. Use Level Set document throughout project
- Conduct detailed Preconstruction meetings with subcontractors
- Review safety plan, scope of work, plans and specifications, shop drawings, site logistics plan, lay down area, and working hours
Project Leadership
- Partner with Project Manager to ensure project safety, quality, and schedule are met
- Document all critical discussions with owners and subcontractors in writing
- Prepare and update project schedule, ensuring accurate construction flow, critical path, and milestones
- Perform biweekly schedule updates
- Conduct constructability review of design documents
- Create and manage efficient site logistics plan, including trailer location, access routes, laydown area, and emergency collection areas
- Attend OAC meetings and coordinate with Project Manager to ensure timely issue resolution
- Assist with weekly project staff meetings to review critical issues, schedule, procurement, and materials
- Attend monthly project reviews and assist in presenting project status, reviewing logs, and identifying pending change orders
Site Logistics
- Manage and coordinate all field staff daily
- Manage and coordinate all subcontractors through clear, professional communication. Focus is on maintaining project schedule activity durations and finish dates
- Manage receiving and inventorying deliveries that are received at project site
- Manage project inspections with local building inspection department and third-party inspectors
Safety and QA/QC
- Knowledge and capability to monitor onsite safety utilizing OSHA and Cadence McShane Safety requirements
- Perform weekly safety audit and document
- Perform SWPPP inspections and document
- Maintain and manage jobsite trailer and general housekeeping
- Manage regular internal project inspections as work is ongoing to ensure work in place is per plans, specifications, and approved submittals. Include review of deficient work in weekly subcontractor meeting with date established for correction
Subcontractor Management
- Attend critical subcontractor buyout meetings to clarify scope, schedule, and workforce requirements and ensure they are defined in the subcontract
- Evaluate subcontractors' ability to meet the construction schedule based on backlog and workforce requirements
- Review and approve subcontractor scopes of work and monthly invoices
- Perform first work inspections to ensure subcontractor work meets contractual obligations
- Review, understand, and utilize the subcontractor’s contract in terms of contractual requirements, schedule adherence and scope of work
- Manage daily activities of subcontractors with focus on the project schedule and the current workforce daily productivity rate of the subcontractor. Analyze current productivity rate as it relates to meeting the activity’s overall duration and completion date as shown in the project schedule
- Conduct weekly coordination meetings and clearly document meeting minutes with status of each subcontractors' work, critical action items, and deficient work
- Manages daily reports. Daily reports will have a detailed description of work by area for each subcontractor as well as subcontractor workforce for each area
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
Personal Characteristics
- High integrity, honest
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor project teams
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with project management team
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to solve problems independently, but flexible working in a team setting
- Ability to prioritize work requirements and meet deadlines
- Able to foster internal and external client relationships
- Adaptable and flexible to changing demands
- Respectful towards all colleagues
Requirements
- 12+ years’ experience in the field on commercial, multi-family and/or industrial projects
- Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale, complex construction projects and teams from start to finish
- Foster strong relationships with local subcontractor market, design team, owner, and internal customers
- Proficient with construction management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, Timberline, Bluebeam, CMiC, PlanGrid, Textura, and Field ID
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- OSHA 30
Physical Requirements
- Frequently traverse uneven, unfinished ground surfaces such as gravel and dirt
- Frequently ascend/descend stairs to inspect and oversee work being done throughout the job site
- Frequently traverse long distances to access all areas of the property/job site
- Frequently position self to inspect details at or below waist level
- Occasionally ascend/descend ladders to access areas without finished staircases
- Frequently work on upper floor levels of unfinished buildings
- Occasionally move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
- Constantly work in outdoor weather conditions
Cadence McShane Construction cultivates a culture of inclusion where every individual’s unique background and perspective are embraced. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
No Agency Inquiries Please: Cadence McShane Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. The McShane Companies will not pay a placement fee in connection with any such unsolicited resumes.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Jobot151
- Kiewit93
- Walbridge92
- Clayco58
- Turner Construction Company58
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate1,211
- Consulting & Professional Services236
- Staffing & Recruiting176
- Manufacturing163
- Transportation & Logistics57
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction superintendent jobs.
- 5 or more years of field superintendent experience on commercial or industrial projects
- Proven ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, and daily field operations independently
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required or strongly preferred
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar platforms
- Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and building codes
- Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field preferred
Tips for Your Construction Superintendent Job Search
Tailor your resume to project scale
Hiring managers for construction superintendent roles scan for project value, type, and complexity before anything else. List each project with its dollar value, square footage or scope, and delivery method so reviewers can immediately gauge whether your experience matches their pipeline.
Highlight your subcontractor management experience
Superintendents are judged heavily on how they manage trade crews. Call out the number of subcontractor scopes you've coordinated simultaneously, any self-perform work you've overseen, and how you resolved field conflicts that threatened the schedule.
Target openings by delivery method
GC roles on design-build projects require a different superintendent profile than hard-bid general contracting. Filter your search by project type and read job descriptions for language like design-build, CM-at-risk, or negotiated work so your application speaks directly to how that employer operates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists construction superintendent openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare concrete examples of schedule recovery
Interviewers for superintendent roles almost always ask how you've pulled a behind-schedule project back on track. Prepare two or three specific stories with the cause of the delay, the actions you took, and the measurable outcome before you walk into any interview.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting
Construction superintendent offers frequently include relocation allowances, company trucks, or per diem for project-site assignments. Clarify what's included before you sign, because these terms are negotiable and often not mentioned unless you ask.
Construction Superintendent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most construction superintendents?
The companies hiring the most construction superintendents right now include Jobot, Kiewit, and Walbridge, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Activity tends to be highest among general contractors with active commercial, multifamily, and infrastructure pipelines.
How many construction superintendent jobs are remote?
About 12% of construction superintendent openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how field-intensive the role is by nature. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote days include preconstruction coordination, project closeout documentation, and scheduling work, while active field oversight roles remain almost entirely on-site.
How do you become a construction superintendent?
Most construction superintendents start in a trade or as a field laborer, move into a foreman role overseeing a crew, and then step into assistant superintendent positions on larger projects. Building experience managing multiple subcontractor scopes, learning to read construction documents, earning your OSHA 30-Hour certification, and demonstrating schedule accountability are the milestones that typically lead to a full superintendent title.
Can you get hired as a construction superintendent with limited experience?
You can get hired as a construction superintendent with limited experience if you've held a lead foreman or assistant superintendent role on mid-size projects and can show direct accountability for field coordination. Targeting smaller general contractors, specialty subcontractors, or residential builders is often more practical than pursuing large commercial GCs, where superintendent roles typically require years of documented project delivery.
What does the construction superintendent interview process look like?
The construction superintendent interview process usually starts with a phone screen focused on project types and scale, followed by an in-person or video interview with a project executive or senior superintendent who will ask detailed scenario questions about schedule management, subcontractor disputes, and safety incidents. Some employers add a second round with ownership or HR, and reference checks with former project managers or owners are standard before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to construction superintendent jobs?
You can find and apply to construction superintendent jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your project experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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