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Lead Superintendent jobs are open across commercial construction, residential development, and civil infrastructure, from project superintendent to senior lead and program-level roles, with specializations in ground-up builds, renovation, and site safety management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Skanska is searching for a dynamic Superintendent 2 (Project Lead). This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.
Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.
The Superintendent II (Project Lead) at Skanska USA Building is a field leadership role focused on managing construction operations, implementing strategy, and driving short-term project results. Reporting to the Senior Superintendent, this position requires regular on-site presence to oversee work, monitor progress, and participate in production, safety, and supervisory meetings. It also includes leading a small to mid-sized team and providing input on hiring, performance, and rewards decisions.
This role places strong emphasis on safety, quality, schedule, cost, and subcontractor management. The Superintendent II is responsible for ensuring compliance with Skanska’s EHS program, managing contracts and vendor agreements, developing logistics and sequence plans, monitoring project costs and pay requisitions, and overseeing subcontractor performance. The position also requires ownership of schedule development and management, along with coordination of plans, specifications, and preconstruction planning to keep the project on track.
Superintendent 2 (Project Lead) Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of being a Safety and QAQC Cultural Champion
- 8+ Years of proven construction experience
- 5+ years effectively coordinating subcontractor activities
- 3+ years experience helping to create a master schedule with a scheduler and managing the schedule during construction
- 3+ years experience with planning a project and creating logistic plans
- 2+ years experience with reading and understanding plans, specifications and subcontractor contracts
- 2+ years experience with mentoring and managing other Superintendents
Our Investment in you:
- We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
- As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
- At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
- We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
- Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.
Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!:
Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Skanska Equal Employment Opportunity
Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.
Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.
Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.
Skanska's Applicant Privacy Policy for California Residents
Search Firm and Employment Agency Disclaimer
Search Firm and Employment Agency Disclaimer Skanska USA Human Resources (“Skanska HR”) provides HR services to the Skanska business units within the U.S.A., including Skanska USA Civil Inc., Skanska USA Building Inc., Skanska USA Commercial Development Inc., and Skanska Infrastructure Development Inc. (collectively “Skanska USA”). As such, Skanska HR is the sole authorized representative of Skanska USA to execute any agreements with search firms, employment agencies, or any employment vendor (“Vendor”). As a condition precedent to any entitlement for payment, a Vendor shall have both (1) the Skanska USA Placement Agreement and (2) an Engagement Job Order executed by an authorized Skanska HR representative. Absent the properly executed documents, Skanska HR shall have no obligation to make payment to the Vendor. Verbal or written communications from any employee of Skanska USA business units shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be considered the property of Skanska HR.
Primary Location: US-OR-Portland Primary Work Location/Assignment: Onsite Skanska Business Unit: Skanska USA Building Inc. Employee Status: Full Time Telecommute (Used for Career Site): false
Skanska is searching for a dynamic Superintendent 2 (Project Lead). This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.
Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.
The Superintendent II (Project Lead) at Skanska USA Building is a field leadership role focused on managing construction operations, implementing strategy, and driving short-term project results. Reporting to the Senior Superintendent, this position requires regular on-site presence to oversee work, monitor progress, and participate in production, safety, and supervisory meetings. It also includes leading a small to mid-sized team and providing input on hiring, performance, and rewards decisions.
This role places strong emphasis on safety, quality, schedule, cost, and subcontractor management. The Superintendent II is responsible for ensuring compliance with Skanska’s EHS program, managing contracts and vendor agreements, developing logistics and sequence plans, monitoring project costs and pay requisitions, and overseeing subcontractor performance. The position also requires ownership of schedule development and management, along with coordination of plans, specifications, and preconstruction planning to keep the project on track.
Superintendent 2 (Project Lead) Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of being a Safety and QAQC Cultural Champion
- 8+ Years of proven construction experience
- 5+ years effectively coordinating subcontractor activities
- 3+ years experience helping to create a master schedule with a scheduler and managing the schedule during construction
- 3+ years experience with planning a project and creating logistic plans
- 2+ years experience with reading and understanding plans, specifications and subcontractor contracts
- 2+ years experience with mentoring and managing other Superintendents
Our Investment in you:
- We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
- As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
- At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
- We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
- Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.
Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!:
Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Skanska Equal Employment Opportunity
Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.
Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.
Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.
Skanska's Applicant Privacy Policy for California Residents
Search Firm and Employment Agency Disclaimer
Search Firm and Employment Agency Disclaimer Skanska USA Human Resources (“Skanska HR”) provides HR services to the Skanska business units within the U.S.A., including Skanska USA Civil Inc., Skanska USA Building Inc., Skanska USA Commercial Development Inc., and Skanska Infrastructure Development Inc. (collectively “Skanska USA”). As such, Skanska HR is the sole authorized representative of Skanska USA to execute any agreements with search firms, employment agencies, or any employment vendor (“Vendor”). As a condition precedent to any entitlement for payment, a Vendor shall have both (1) the Skanska USA Placement Agreement and (2) an Engagement Job Order executed by an authorized Skanska HR representative. Absent the properly executed documents, Skanska HR shall have no obligation to make payment to the Vendor. Verbal or written communications from any employee of Skanska USA business units shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be considered the property of Skanska HR.
Primary Location: US-OR-Portland Primary Work Location/Assignment: Onsite Skanska Business Unit: Skanska USA Building Inc. Employee Status: Full Time Telecommute (Used for Career Site): false
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Who's Hiring
- Gilbane33
- Jobot4
- Skanska4
- Callahan3
- Black & Veatch2
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead superintendent jobs.
- 5 or more years of field superintendent experience on commercial or residential projects
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple subcontractors simultaneously on active job sites
- Proficiency with construction scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Strong working knowledge of building codes, blueprint reading, and specification interpretation
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field, or equivalent field experience
Tips for Your Lead Superintendent Job Search
Tailor your resume to project scale
Lead superintendent roles vary widely by project size. Highlight the square footage, contract value, and subcontractor headcount for each project you've managed so hiring managers can immediately gauge whether your experience matches their pipeline.
List every relevant certification upfront
OSHA 30, CPR, first aid, and any crane or lift certifications should appear near the top of your resume. Many applicant tracking systems screen for these before a human ever reads your application, so don't bury them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead superintendent openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target your search by project type
Filter openings by the delivery method you know best, whether that's design-build, design-bid-build, or construction management at risk. Employers in each category look for different scheduling tools and coordination experience, so matching your background to the method sharpens your application.
Prepare a subcontractor management story
Interviewers for lead superintendent roles almost always probe how you handle subcontractor performance issues. Walk in with a specific example of a scope dispute or schedule recovery you led, including what you did and what the outcome was on the project timeline.
Negotiate start date around project handoffs
If you're wrapping a project, use that timeline as leverage in salary and start-date conversations. Owners and GCs understand construction cycles, and framing your availability around a clean project closeout signals professionalism rather than urgency.
Lead Superintendent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead superintendents?
The companies hiring the most lead superintendents right now include Gilbane, Jobot, and Skanska, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Virginia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. General contractors and large-scale developers tend to post the highest volume of these roles.
How many lead superintendent jobs are remote?
About 5% of lead superintendent openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is low compared to most construction roles. The small remote share tends to cluster around pre-construction coordination, submittal review, and scheduling support functions rather than active site supervision, which remains almost entirely on-site by nature.
How do you become a lead superintendent?
Start as a field superintendent or assistant superintendent on mid-size projects to build hands-on site management experience. Earn your OSHA 30-Hour certification and develop proficiency with scheduling software. Take on progressively larger projects, demonstrate strong subcontractor coordination, and pursue a construction management degree or relevant technical credential to move into lead-level roles.
Can you get hired as a lead superintendent with limited experience?
It's difficult to land a lead superintendent title with limited experience because the role carries direct accountability for site safety, schedule, and subcontractor performance. A realistic path is to enter as a project superintendent or assistant superintendent on smaller projects, build a record of on-time project delivery, and move up after demonstrating independent site management ability across at least one full project lifecycle.
What does the lead superintendent interview process look like?
Most lead superintendent interviews involve a phone screen with an HR contact, followed by a panel interview with a project executive and senior project manager. Expect detailed scenario questions about schedule recovery, subcontractor disputes, and safety incident response. Some employers conduct a site walk or ask you to review and critique an active project schedule as a practical exercise.
Where can I find and apply to lead superintendent jobs?
You can find and apply to lead superintendent jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your project type and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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