
Construction Superintendent
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The Construction Superintendent leads construction projects from start to finish, coordinating on-site activities, managing teams, and ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality goals are met. The role oversees commercial and infrastructure work, including construction scheduling, drawing review, procurement, contracts, change orders, and site inspections. It calls for heavy civil or commercial construction management experience, familiarity with safety regulations and construction software, and effective team leadership and client relations.
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Job SummaryWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced Construction Superintendent to lead and oversee construction projects from start to finish. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate all on-site activities, manage teams, ensure safety compliance, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Your expertise in construction management, technical drawing review, and project scheduling will drive the successful execution of complex commercial and infrastructure projects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your leadership skills while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency are met at every stage of construction.Responsibilities * Lead and supervise construction crews, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure smooth daily operations on-site. * Develop, update, and monitor detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar construction management software to meet deadlines. * Review and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to verify accuracy and facilitate proper execution. * Coordinate construction activities with project managers, engineers, and clients to align project goals with operational realities. * Enforce strict adherence to OSHA standards and federal construction safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for all personnel. * Manage project budgets by tracking costs, managing procurement processes, and controlling expenses through effective budgeting strategies. * Oversee quality control measures, conduct regular site inspections, and ensure compliance with all construction regulations and safety protocols. * Review contracts and manage change orders to mitigate risks and maintain project scope integrity. * Utilize construction scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 for planning, sequencing tasks, and resource allocation. * Conduct regular meetings with teams to communicate progress updates, safety concerns, and upcoming milestones. * Supervise the review of construction drawings for accuracy before implementation and oversee the interpretation of technical documents.Qualifications * Proven experience in heavy civil or commercial construction management with a strong background in supervising large-scale projects. * Extensive knowledge of construction safety regulations including OSHA standards and federal safety protocols. * Proficiency in construction management software such as ProCore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Primavera (P6), HeavyBid or similar tools for project scheduling and cost estimation. * Demonstrated ability in managing teams effectively within fast-paced construction environments; excellent crew management skills required. * Strong understanding of blueprint reading, technical drawing review, project scheduling, and construction drawing interpretation. * Experience in managing contracts, change orders, budgeting processes, and quality control measures on multiple projects simultaneously. * Exceptional managerial communication skills with a focus on team leadership and client relations. * Construction site experience with a thorough understanding of construction regulations including OSHA compliance standards. * Ability to operate testing equipment such as ohmmeters when necessary for quality assurance purposes.Join us as a Construction Superintendent where your leadership will shape the future of our projects! Bring your expertise in managing complex construction sites while fostering a culture of safety excellence and operational efficiency. We value proactive problem-solving skills combined with a passion for delivering outstanding results in every project you oversee!
How this job compares
Set against the 1,320 open Construction Superintendent jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- New York median$115–160K/yr39 salary ranges
- US median$45–57/hr106 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 77 open Construction Superintendent jobs in New York and 1,320 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- Gilbane Building Company12 open
- Consigli Construction Co., Inc.9 open
- Bechtel Corporation8 open
- Experience
- Construction Superintendent postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 8 years (1,068 postings).
- Education
- 46 of the 1,320 open Construction Superintendent jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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