Job Title: Construction Superintendent
Location: Boston, MA
Salary Range: $120K/yr - $130K/yr + Bonus, Sign-on Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Construction Superintendent to lead a large-scale Adaptive reuse project in an urban setting. The role involves managing the construction of core and shell commercial renovations, along with subsequent tenant fit-outs. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive problem-solving approach.
Responsibilities
Preconstruction:
- Review construction documents for constructability, means and methods, code compliance, permitting, building systems, and scheduling.
- Assist in creating and maintaining project schedules from design development through substantial completion.
- Develop and implement a construction management and logistics plan for efficient and safe operations with minimal urban neighborhood disruption.
Construction:
- Oversee all daily site operations, ensuring alignment with design, budget, and schedule.
- Supervise and coordinate all construction activities to maintain compliance with contract requirements, specifications, and safety standards.
- Develop and maintain two-week lookahead schedules and update the master CPM schedule using Microsoft Project.
- Manage milestone compliance to ensure timely project completion.
- Conduct subcontractor coordination meetings to proactively identify and resolve challenges.
- Generate and maintain daily reports and logs.
- Schedule, supervise, and manage self-perform labor crews and material deliveries.
- Lead inspections, punch list development, and the project closeout process.
- Represent company values and standards in all professional interactions.
Qualifications
Experience:
- Proven experience redeveloping brownstone buildings (Type III Construction) with complex structural, façade restoration, and high-end condominium fit-outs.
- Minimum of five years as a lead superintendent, preferably in Boston.
- Experience managing at least three projects as the lead superintendent.
Certifications & Licenses:
- Massachusetts CSL required.
- Boston ABC license preferred.
- 30-Hour OSHA Certification preferred; 10-Hour OSHA Certification required.
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in Procore, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Project Schedule preferred.
Attributes:
- Strong knowledge of construction safety standards, materials, and technical aspects.
- Self-motivated, energetic, and entrepreneurial outlook.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and design documents.
Work Environment
This is an on-site position that involves active construction site leadership. Candidates must:
- Be physically fit to climb scaffolding, stairs, and ladders frequently.
- Work in outdoor environments with exposure to moderate-to-loud noise levels, temperature changes, and weather conditions.
- Have strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for keyboard, telephone, and documentation tasks.
- Possess strong vision (close, distance, depth perception) and the ability to adjust focus.