Superintendent

Clear Construction

$80K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in construction site supervision
  • Fluency in construction documentation and plans
  • Expert knowledge of all aspects of construction
  • Proficient in construction management software, especially Procore
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • OSHA 30-hour certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Schedule subcontractors and vendors for timely project completion
  • Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions
  • Identify potential delays and develop mitigation plans
  • Ensure quality control and compliance with safety standards
  • Maintain detailed logs of daily activities and personnel
  • Coordinate inspections with city and county officials
  • Oversee job site cleanliness and organization

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Career advancement opportunities within the company
  • Reimbursement for mileage, tools, and cell phone expenses
  • Employee referral program
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee the day-to-day operations and construction activities on our job sites. The Superintendent will be responsible for ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with safety and quality standards. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong coordination skills, and the ability to maintain a well-organized and efficient job site.

The ideal candidate has a solid background in construction site management, subcontractor coordination, and quality control. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing job site challenges are essential for success.

Location: We anticipate this role will work primarily from our jobsites in the Palisades area. The candidate hired into this role will be required to work onsite from the Palisades area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Schedule subcontractors, consultants, and vendors in the critical paths to ensure timely completion
  • Monitor project progress and take proactive measures to keep the project on schedule
  • Identify potential delays or obstacles and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks and maintain project timelines
  • Control the quality of work performed by the department
  • Communicate with the management team regarding RFIs and submittals
  • Ensure subcontractors' adherence to contracted scopes of work
  • Ensure compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure project requirements are understood and met
  • Coordinate and schedule inspections with the city, county, and deputy inspectors
  • Identify and mitigate non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental quality standards
  • Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to the project team for resolution
  • Maintain daily logs of activities and personnel on the job site
  • Oversee timecards compliance for billing and payroll for all employees on a weekly bases through T-Sheets
  • Walk job site multiple times daily to ensure understanding and awareness of every area of construction
  • Meet with active subcontractors weekly to coordinate present and upcoming work
  • Ensure that the job site is always clean, organized, and safe
  • Issue to-do items to company employees involved with the project
  • Gather material submittals for communication to the design team and maintain accurate records of approvals
  • Assist project manager with pre-construction tasks, including initial subcontractor meetings
  • Create weekly progress reports to review with the project manager that includes questions and deficiencies
  • Open the job site at the beginning and secure the job site and equipment at the end of each day
  • Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and ensure efficient utilization of resources
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and propose alternative solutions without compromising quality or safety
  • Assist project manager in budgeting, change order pricing, and plan revisions
  • Evaluate change requests and modifications to the project scope, schedule, or budget
  • Maintain detailed project documentation, including daily reports, progress updates, and change orders


Qualification Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Construction Project Superintendent
  • Fluency in construction documentation
  • Expert knowledge of all aspects of construction
  • Proficient communication via phone, email, written logs, project management software, phone camera
  • Endurance and ability to visit the entire job site, including stairs or other elevated structures
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations
  • Customer service techniques to manage complex client situations and solicit client feedback to improve service
  • Proficient oral communication, exemplified by a clear and persuasive manner of speaking
  • Proficient written communication, including the use of correct grammar and spelling - Interpersonal skills to avoid conflict and encourage communication
  • Proficient in project management software and tools, specifically Procore
  • Ability to encourage a positive team atmosphere and build morale to meet group commitments and goals
  • Propensity for organization and effective time management
  • Professionalism in all situations, including reacting well under pressure and following through on commitments
  • Commitment to high standards of quality, including unwavering attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Valid construction-related certifications or licenses preferred
  • Able to pass a background check
  • Must have valid and drivers license

Travel Time Required

5 to 15% (this is an estimated amount)

Qualifications:

Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in construction site supervision.
  • Proven track record of successfully overseeing ground-up or remodel luxury residential construction projects.
  • Strong background in coordinating subcontractors and managing on-site construction activities.

Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Proficient in reading construction plans and specifications.
  • Ability to anticipate and proactively resolve job site issues.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend)

Education & Certifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent (required); degree in Construction Management or a related field is a plus.
  • OSHA 30-hour certification (preferred).
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
  • Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life).
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  • Career growth opportunities within the company.
  • Mileage, tool, cell phone reimbursement
  • Referral program


Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to work on-site daily and walk/inspect the job site in varying weather conditions.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and navigate construction environments (ladders, scaffolding, etc.). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, drive, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.


Statement of Employer's Rights

This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. Clear Construction has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

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