Lead Superintendent
$90,960–$192,610 year
On-siteCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Direct the day-to-day coordination of trade and subcontractors to ensure high-quality work meets the approved project schedule while maintaining a thorough understanding of contract documents. Obtain necessary permits, establish credibility with owners and unions, and act as the primary safety representative to enforce compliance. Lead contractor meetings, manage jobsite logistics, and create contingency plans by updating the project schedule and communicating status changes. Train direct reports including Field Engineers and Superintendents on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen. Review scopes of work, assist in financial forecasting, and collaborate with business development to integrate sales strategies and strengthen client relationships.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- 7-12 years of experience leading a component of work or whole project for a value of $30 million or larger on commercial/industrial construction project(s) in a superintendent role
- OSHA 30-hour certified
- STS-C Certification
- First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Desired Qualifications
- Strong technical and communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to collaborate on a daily basis with the project team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of suite of construction software tools, including logistics and scheduling software
- Construction-document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction
- Experience and proficiency in most divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control
- Strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan
- Ability to create an environment where 'safety first' is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
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