Construction Superintendent Jobs in South Carolina
Construction Superintendent jobs in South Carolina concentrate in residential and commercial development, industrial construction, and infrastructure work, with demand running from mid-level field supervisors through senior project leads overseeing multi-site programs. The busiest hiring markets are Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville, where employers like Holder Construction, Brasfield & Gorrie, and Fluor Corporation maintain ongoing project pipelines. Ground-up residential communities, healthcare facility builds, and manufacturing plant expansions are the most consistent sources of openings across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Homeland Builders is a Christian-owned homebuilder based in Central, SC. Since 2017, we have built homes across the Upstate, and today we build around 30 homes a year. Our mission is to honor God through building homes and building relationships with our clients, subcontractors, and one another.
We build spec homes across the Upstate and, through our growing semi-custom division, personalized homes on our clients' own land. We are hiring a Superintendent to lead construction on our homes.
The Role
At Homeland Builders, we're a small team that works hard and takes real pride in the homes we build. We rely on trusted systems, proven plans, and subcontractors who know our standards, and we work together to make sure every home is built well, and every client and buyer is happy with the result.
As Superintendent, you'll be at the center of that work, leading construction on homes from foundation preparation to completion: coordinating subcontractors, managing the field schedule, solving problems before they become delays, and holding every home to Homeland Builders' standards.
Responsibilities
- Pre-construction: Review plans, specifications, the site plan, and selections with the Project Manager before work begins. Anticipate potential issues and resolve questions or missing information early, so problems are solved before they cause delays.
- Scheduling: Schedule and coordinate subcontractors throughout the construction process, confirm each site is ready before the next trade arrives, and look ahead to head off conflicts or delays before they affect the schedule.
- Site work and utilities: Oversee foundation preparation, driveways, porches, septic systems, and related site work, and coordinate utility connections and meter sets on site.
- Materials: Receive and verify deliveries, direct drop locations, and report shortages or damage.
- Quality control: Visit each active jobsite every 24–48 hours, and more often when the work calls for it. Verify work against the plans, specifications, and Homeland Builders' standards, hold subcontractors accountable for correcting deficiencies, and confirm work is complete before subcontractors are paid.
- Inspections and milestones: Coordinate municipal and third-party inspections, confirm when construction milestones are complete for billing, and be on site for lender draw inspections as needed.
- Punchlist and market readiness: Lead the punchlist process so each home is complete, clean, and ready for its new owners.
- Safety and site protection: Maintain safe, clean, and secure jobsites that respect each property and its neighbors, including required erosion control and protecting materials from weather and theft.
- Documentation and communication: Keep daily progress notes and photos in Monday.com (our project management software), record weather and other delays, and meet weekly with the Project Manager to review progress, identify upcoming needs, and raise issues early.
Qualifications
Required
- Hands-on residential construction experience, such as in a trade or as a lead carpenter, assistant superintendent, or similar role
- Ability to read and interpret residential plans and specifications
- Working knowledge of South Carolina residential building codes
- Clear, professional communication with subcontractors, coworkers, inspectors, and clients
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with a smartphone, iPad, email, and Microsoft Office (Monday.com training provided)
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, reliable personal vehicle for travel between jobsites (truck preferred), and ability to pass a background check
Preferred
- Superintendent or assistant superintendent experience
- Experience scheduling and managing multiple subcontractors across several active jobsites
- Experience building spec, production, or custom homes
- Experience with foundation preparation, septic systems, and site work
- Established relationships with Upstate subcontractors and building departments
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
The right candidate takes ownership of their work, stays steady when plans change, and takes genuine pride in quality workmanship.
What We Offer
- Room to grow with the company
- A documented building process, proven plans, and an established subcontractor base
- Hands-on onboarding alongside our experienced superintendent on active jobsites
- Company iPad, or computer
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and meal allowance
Work Environment
This is a field-based position covering jobsites across Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, and Pickens counties, with regular driving between sites. The work involves outdoor conditions in varying weather, walking uneven terrain, climbing ladders, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a reliable vehicle?
Experience:
- Residential construction: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction superintendent jobs across South Carolina.
- Active South Carolina Residential Builders Commission license or general contractor license recognized in South Carolina
- Proven experience managing subcontractors, schedules, and budgets on commercial or residential projects
- OSHA 30-hour construction safety certification required or strongly preferred
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Bluebeam
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with owners, engineers, and inspectors
Construction Superintendent Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction superintendent in South Carolina?
Most construction superintendent roles in South Carolina require a combination of field experience and formal credentials. The South Carolina Residential Builders Commission licenses residential builders and requires passing the South Carolina Business and Law exam along with a trade exam. For commercial work, employers typically look for a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field paired with years of on-site supervisory experience. OSHA safety certifications and project management credentials like the LEED AP or PMP strengthen a candidate's profile considerably.
How much do construction superintendents make in South Carolina?
Construction superintendents in South Carolina earn a median of about $108,110 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $71,490 for the lowest 10% to over $192,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire construction superintendents in South Carolina?
South Carolina construction superintendent roles are posted by ARCO Companies, Sawcross, and Hogan Construction and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. South Carolina's growth in manufacturing facility construction, port-adjacent logistics builds, and healthcare campuses keeps a broad range of general contractors and specialty firms actively staffing superintendent roles throughout the state.
Which South Carolina cities have the most construction superintendent jobs?
Greenville, Charleston, and Columbia are the South Carolina cities with the most construction superintendent openings. Charleston leads on the strength of port expansion, mixed-use development, and a booming tourism and hospitality construction sector, while Columbia's government, healthcare, and university-driven projects fuel steady demand, and Greenville's manufacturing corridor anchored by BMW and Michelin draws industrial construction activity that requires experienced on-site leadership year-round.
Are there remote construction superintendent jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Construction superintendent work is fundamentally site-based, requiring daily physical presence to manage crews, inspect work, and coordinate deliveries. About 0% of construction superintendent openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those are almost always pre-construction planning or program management roles where the superintendent oversees scheduling and documentation from an office rather than running an active jobsite.
How can I get hired as a construction superintendent in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a field engineer, assistant superintendent, or project engineer at a large South Carolina general contractor. Firms like Holder Construction and Brasfield & Gorrie run structured associate programs that move new graduates from plan review and RFI coordination into supervised field leadership. Completing an OSHA 30-hour course, earning a degree from Clemson University's construction science program or the University of South Carolina's civil engineering program, and pursuing the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission license as you gain hours all signal seriousness to hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to construction superintendent jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to construction superintendent jobs in South Carolina directly on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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