Commercial Construction Superintendent
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Job Summary
An established commercial construction and construction management firm specializing in commercial interiors renovations and specialized construction projects. The company emphasizes proactive communication detailed planning quality execution and effective coordination among owners designers subcontractors and field teams.
The Superintendent is responsible for coordinating daily field activities and supporting the successful execution of commercial construction and renovation projects. This role balances computer-based project documentation and coordination with regular field oversight and hands-on site work.
The Superintendent works closely with Project Managers subcontractors clients and other project stakeholders to maintain schedules ensure quality promote jobsite safety and resolve construction issues. Healthcare construction experience is a plus particularly for projects requiring careful coordination site protection and attention to facility operations.
- Coordinate daily construction activities and monitor project progress on site.
- Work with Project Managers subcontractors vendors and other trades to maintain project schedules and resolve field issues.
- Monitor workmanship and ensure construction activities follow project plans specifications and quality standards.
- Coordinate site access material deliveries work sequencing and subcontractor activities.
- Identify potential delays deficiencies and coordination issues and communicate them to the project team.
- Support punch-list completion and project closeout activities.
- Prepare and maintain project reports progress updates photographs and other construction documentation.
- Review construction drawings project specifications and relevant project information.
- Track outstanding work schedule updates and coordination items.
- Communicate project status and field issues to the Project Manager and other stakeholders.
- Use computer-based tools for project coordination documentation scheduling and reporting.
- Assist with temporary site protection and maintain clean organized work areas.
- Perform minor carpentry and basic repair tasks as needed such as patching and installing restroom accessories or hardware.
- Help address minor field deficiencies and coordinate corrective work.
- Support site readiness and ensure completed or occupied areas are protected during construction.
- Promote and follow jobsite safety procedures.
- Monitor site conditions and report unsafe practices or potential hazards.
- Help ensure subcontractor work meets project quality expectations.
- Protect existing finishes equipment and occupied areas during renovation work.
- Coordinate with project teams to resolve quality concerns and complete outstanding items.
- Maintain professional relationships with clients subcontractors vendors and internal team members.
- Communicate site progress access requirements schedule changes and construction concerns clearly.
- Coordinate with facility representatives when work affects occupied or operational spaces.
- Support a collaborative approach to problem-solving and project delivery.
- Full-time position combining office-based computer work field coordination and hands-on site responsibilities.
- Approximately 3060% of the time is spent on computer-based tasks including documentation and project coordination.
- Approximately 4050% of the time is spent coordinating activities in the field.
- Approximately 1020% of the time may involve hands-on work with tools temporary protection cleaning minor carpentry patching and hardware installation.
- Requires regular visits to active commercial construction sites and may involve walking standing bending lifting materials and working around construction activities.
- At least 5 years of relevant commercial construction experience.
- Previous experience as a Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Foreman or in a similar construction field leadership role.
- Experience with commercial construction tenant improvements renovations or interior build-outs.
- Healthcare construction experience is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Strong field coordination scheduling and subcontractor management skills.
- Comfortable using computers and digital tools for project documentation coordination and reporting.
- Willingness and ability to perform occasional hands-on tasks using basic tools including minor carpentry patching temporary protection and hardware installation.
- Strong organizational communication problem-solving and time-management skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple activities while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Lead field coordination on commercial construction and renovation projects.
- Work closely with Project Managers subcontractors and clients.
- Balance project documentation field supervision and hands-on construction activities.
- Contribute to quality execution and safe efficient project delivery.