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Superintendent - Ground up Residential Construction
Salary: Around $150,000 per year, depending on experience.
Job Type: Full Time
An established General Contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Superintendent to support the delivery of ground up residential construction projects in New Jersey.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating daily field operations, managing subcontractors, maintaining project schedules and working closely with Project Managers, architects and owners to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day to day construction activities on ground up residential projects.
- Coordinate subcontractors, trades and field operations.
- Monitor project schedules, identify delays and keep construction activities progressing.
- Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and communicate with owners, architects and project teams.
- Review construction drawings, shop drawings, submittals and specifications.
- Maintain quality control, site safety and compliance with project requirements.
- Track project progress and provide regular updates to the management team.
- Ensure company procedures and project documentation are followed.
Requirements
- Proven Superintendent experience on ground up residential construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, scheduling and subcontractor coordination.
- Experience working for a General Contractor on comparable projects.
- Proficiency with Procore and construction management technology.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills.
- Professional approach to working with clients, architects and subcontractors.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve issues on site.
The Opportunity
An opportunity to join an established General Contractor delivering ground up residential projects in New Jersey.
The company is looking for a technically capable, organized and professional Superintendent who can contribute to successful project delivery.
Pay: $150,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- ARCO Companies53A
- Tesla28
- HITT Contracting28
- Weston Solutions28
- Hoar25H
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate18
- Energy3
- Staffing & Recruiting3
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Consulting & Professional Services3
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 ARCO Companies, Tesla, and HITT Contracting, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to be highest among general contractors with active commercial, multifamily, and infrastructure pipelines.
How many construction superintendent jobs are remote?
About 4% of construction superintendent openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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