Skanska

Senior Superintendent

Skanska • $100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in Safety and QA/QC culture development
  • 5+ years in top leadership roles across multiple projects
  • 15+ years in building construction, with NYC DOB knowledge preferred
  • 10+ years in scheduling and prioritizing activities
  • 8+ years in risk identification and mitigation
  • Proven mentoring and talent development skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute tactical plans to support construction strategy
  • Oversee operational planning and budget management
  • Enhance performance through process development and improvements
  • Supervise on-site operations and uphold safety standards
  • Manage schedules and resolve conflicts on active construction sites
  • Monitor subcontractor performance and maintain project quality
  • Interpret plans and manage logistics while mitigating risks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Support for physical, financial, and emotional well-being
  • Commitment to career growth and development
  • Inclusive and personalized total rewards
  • Employee ownership program and competitive bonus structure.
Full Job Description
Job Overview

The Senior Superintendent at Skanska USA Building is a key operational leader responsible for developing and executing short‑ to mid‑term tactical plans that materially support the organization’s construction strategy. This role contributes to operational planning, budget oversight, process development, and improvements that enhance performance across multiple teams. The position frequently addresses complex, ambiguous problems requiring deep investigation and cross‑departmental coordination, applying broad construction expertise and seasoned judgment to drive solutions.

 

Strong communication and influence are essential, as the Senior Superintendent interacts with internal departments, external partners, subcontractors, vendors, and occasionally clients. The role oversees multiple teams or units, ensuring proper staffing, mentoring, performance management, and alignment with organizational goals. On active construction sites, the position requires consistent on‑site presence to supervise operations, uphold safety standards, manage schedules, resolve conflicts, monitor subcontractor performance, and maintain project quality. The job also involves interpreting plans and specifications, managing logistics, mitigating risks, and supporting business development efforts.

 

This senior leadership role requires extensive experience in construction operations, safety culture, scheduling, risk mitigation, and team development—typically 15+ years in building construction, with substantial time in top‑level leadership across multiple projects. Additional competencies include contract management, cost control, design coordination, and use of construction technology such as BIM, scheduling software, and project management systems. A bachelor’s degree in construction‑related fields (or equivalent experience) is required, with preferred qualifications including Procore certification, BIM expertise, and familiarity with tools like Revit, OPC, and JD Edwards.

 

Senior Superintendent Required Qualifications:

      • 8+ years actively creating a Safety and QA/QC Cultural
      • 5+ years in a Top Leadership position for multiple projects
      • 15+ years of Building and construction experience (For NYC-Knowledge of the DOB’s technical reports and Chapter 33)
      • 10+ years experience scheduling and prioritizing activities.
      • 8+ years experience identifying and dealing with Risk & Mitigation procedures
      • Demonstrated ability to Mentor and develop talent.
      • Proven experience stepping into a problem project and quickly identifying problem areas or concerns and setting direction for correcting the issue
      • Bachelor’s Degree - Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or similar or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 10 years prior relevant experience.

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.  

 

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. 

Come work with us and join a winning team!

 

Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!

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Primary LocationUS-NC-Durham Primary Work Location/AssignmentOnsite Skanska Business UnitSkanska USA Building Inc. Employee StatusFull Time Salary Low Salary High

About Skanska

Skanska is a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Latin America, and provides a range of services including construction, development, and infrastructure services. Skanska has a strong focus on sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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