Suffolk Construction Co Inc

Construction General Superintendent

Suffolk Construction Co Inc$160K — $190K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in commercial construction with leadership experience
  • Previous role as Senior Superintendent or General Superintendent
  • Strong knowledge of construction processes and safety standards
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and schedules
  • Proven ability in coaching and developing field leaders
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • OSHA 30 certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of Superintendents
  • Ensure successful project execution through strategic planning and field leadership
  • Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to resolve issues and mitigate risks
  • Build relationships with clients and project stakeholders
  • Standardize operations across multiple projects
  • Travel to various project sites across the western U.S.

Benefits

  • Generous company contribution to medical coverage
  • 401(k) match
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Accident coverage
  • Employer-sponsored mental health and wellness resources
  • Company vehicle and gas card
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

San Diego based General Contractor is seeking an experienced General Superintendent to join our growing team.

About the Position

Join a rapidly growing commercial general contractor where you'll have the opportunity to shape field operations, develop future construction leaders, and play a key role in delivering exceptional projects throughout the western United States. As General Superintendent, you'll provide strategic leadership across multiple projects while partnering with Project Managers and executive leadership to drive operational excellence, safety, quality, and project success.

In this role, you will:
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Superintendents.
  • Drive successful project execution through planning, scheduling, coordination, and field leadership.
  • Champion a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with Project Managers to proactively resolve challenges, mitigate risk, and deliver exceptional results.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
  • Establish consistency and operational excellence across multiple active projects.
  • Travel to project sites throughout the western United States as needed.

About You

You're a collaborative construction leader who enjoys developing people, solving complex challenges, and delivering exceptional projects. You lead by example, communicate effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where your decisions make a meaningful impact. You're excited by the opportunity to help shape a growing organization while mentoring the next generation of construction leaders.

Requirements

We're looking for someone with:
  • Typically requires 10+ years of progressive commercial construction experience, including leadership of large or multiple projects.
  • Previous experience as a Senior Superintendent, General Superintendent, or similar field leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of commercial construction means and methods, scheduling, sequencing, quality control, and safety requirements.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
  • Proven success in leading, coaching, and developing Superintendents or other field leaders.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
  • OSHA 30 certification preferred.
  • Ability and willingness to travel throughout the western United States.

About Benefits and Compensation

Our employees enjoy robust benefits, including a generous company contribution to medical coverage and a 401 (k) match. Additional benefits include dental, vision, accident coverage, and employer-sponsored mental health and wellness resources.

This position pays between $160,000 - $190,000 depending on experience. This position will also include a company vehicle and a gas card.

Salary Description

160,000.00 - $190,000.00 annual DOE

About Suffolk Construction Co Inc

Suffolk Construction is a privately held construction company founded in 1982 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company provides preconstruction, construction management, design-build, and general contracting services to clients in the healthcare, education, science and technology, commercial, and government sectors. Suffolk Construction has completed projects in 35 states and has offices in Florida, New York, Texas, and California. The company is known for its innovative use of technology in construction, including virtual reality and 3D printing.
Learn more about Suffolk Construction Co Inc
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1982

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