Senior Level Project Superintendent Jobs
Senior level project superintendent jobs place experienced construction leaders in charge of full project delivery, site operations, and the field teams executing the work. Openings concentrate primarily in Construction & Real Estate, Staffing & Recruiting, and Energy, with most positions based on-site, and employers like McCarthy Building Companies, GREGORY CONSTRUCTION, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work directly with Project Executives, Project Managers, clients, architects, engineers, and other senior stakeholders. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kris Leishman. Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
ABOUT THE JOB
An established commercial general contractor is seeking an experienced Project Superintendent to lead field operations on larger, more complex commercial construction projects. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for safety, quality, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and overall project execution. This is an opportunity for a Superintendent who wants to take ownership of major projects, mentor developing field staff, and become a key leader within a growing construction operation. Healthcare construction experience is highly desirable, along with experience in commercial, institutional, industrial, or renovation projects.
Why join us?
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day field operations and overall site coordination
- Direct subcontractors and manage daily construction activities
- Develop and manage three-week look-ahead schedules
- Lead daily subcontractor coordination meetings
- Monitor progress, milestones, manpower, logistics, and project sequencing
- Identify schedule risks and implement recovery strategies
- Coordinate inspections, testing, materials, equipment, and deliveries
- Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and contract documents
- Maintain project documentation, daily reports, safety reports, and progress reports
- Manage quality control, punch lists, and project closeout
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Executives, architects, engineers, clients, and subcontractors
- Mentor Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, and less-experienced field personnel
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of commercial construction experience
- 3+ years leading field operations as a Superintendent or equivalent
- Experience managing larger or more complex commercial projects preferred
- Strong commercial construction means, methods, sequencing, and building systems knowledge
- Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and project phases
- Healthcare, institutional, industrial, or renovation experience preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, scheduling, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and schedules
- OSHA 30 Certification required
- First Aid/CPR preferred
- Procore and Bluebeam experience preferred
- Microsoft Office proficiency required
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy.
INTRODUCTION
Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work directly with Project Executives, Project Managers, clients, architects, engineers, and other senior stakeholders. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kris Leishman. Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
ABOUT THE JOB
An established commercial general contractor is seeking an experienced Project Superintendent to lead field operations on larger, more complex commercial construction projects. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for safety, quality, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and overall project execution. This is an opportunity for a Superintendent who wants to take ownership of major projects, mentor developing field staff, and become a key leader within a growing construction operation. Healthcare construction experience is highly desirable, along with experience in commercial, institutional, industrial, or renovation projects.
Why join us?
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day field operations and overall site coordination
- Direct subcontractors and manage daily construction activities
- Develop and manage three-week look-ahead schedules
- Lead daily subcontractor coordination meetings
- Monitor progress, milestones, manpower, logistics, and project sequencing
- Identify schedule risks and implement recovery strategies
- Coordinate inspections, testing, materials, equipment, and deliveries
- Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and contract documents
- Maintain project documentation, daily reports, safety reports, and progress reports
- Manage quality control, punch lists, and project closeout
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Executives, architects, engineers, clients, and subcontractors
- Mentor Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, and less-experienced field personnel
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of commercial construction experience
- 3+ years leading field operations as a Superintendent or equivalent
- Experience managing larger or more complex commercial projects preferred
- Strong commercial construction means, methods, sequencing, and building systems knowledge
- Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and project phases
- Healthcare, institutional, industrial, or renovation experience preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, scheduling, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and schedules
- OSHA 30 Certification required
- First Aid/CPR preferred
- Procore and Bluebeam experience preferred
- Microsoft Office proficiency required
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy.
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Senior Level Project Superintendent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level project superintendent job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have independently owned project outcomes from preconstruction through closeout, not just supervised tasks. What gives candidates an edge is demonstrated experience managing subcontractors, coordinating with owners and architects, and resolving schedule or budget conflicts without escalation. A record of successfully delivering complex or high-value projects, combined with the ability to mentor junior field staff, signals readiness for these roles.
Which companies hire senior level project superintendents?
Companies hiring senior level project superintendents right now include McCarthy Building Companies, GREGORY CONSTRUCTION, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among general contractors, construction management firms, and owner-developer organizations running large-scale commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects that require experienced on-site leadership.
Are there remote senior level project superintendent jobs?
Yes, though the role is predominantly site-based by nature. About 0% of senior level project superintendent openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve preconstruction oversight, multi-site program management, or consulting work that does not require daily physical presence. Most openings still expect full-time on-site leadership.
What makes a project superintendent role senior level?
Senior level project superintendent roles are defined by full ownership of project execution, not just day-to-day site management. At this stage, the expectation is that you set the construction schedule, hold subcontractors accountable, manage the owner relationship directly, and mentor less experienced superintendents and field staff. The scope is typically larger, the projects more complex, and the accountability for cost, schedule, and quality outcomes rests with you.
Which industries hire the most senior level project superintendents?
Senior Level project superintendent roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Staffing & Recruiting, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the senior level because they consistently deliver large, technically complex projects that require experienced field leadership to keep schedules, quality standards, and safety programs on track from groundbreaking through handover.