Area Construction Leader

HENSEL PHELPS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Cell phone allowance

Vehicle allowance

COLA

Job summary

The Area Superintendent (AS) at Hensel Phelps leads field operations for a defined project area, guiding schedule, budget, safety, quality, and personnel development to meet goals. This safety sensitive role requires strong collaboration with engineers, trade partners, and site leadership.

As part of our employee‑owned culture, you will mentor foremen, drive continuous improvement, and uphold our standards for quality and client service across large commercial projects.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of experience on large commercial construction projects.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with construction layout, blueprint reading and shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, supervise and mentor the company work force in their area.
• Coordinate field construction work through organization and proper planning, and by having a collaborative relationship with trade partners.
• Participate in weekly schedule and management meetings with trade partners.
• Promote and enforce the site‑specific safety plan and sound safety principles within their area of work.
• Create AHAs/STAs with foremen for all self‑performed work.
• Review AHAs for trade partners.
• Participate in project scheduling and maintain the portion of the four‑week schedule for their area to ensure the project is completed on time.
• Keep accurate cost and production records.
• Participate in the development of material handling and site utilization plans for their specific area.
• Coordinate with project engineers and office engineers on material needs, RFIs, etc.
• Ensure that material received is properly inspected for quantity and quality, and that the receiving tickets are properly signed and coded and given to the jobsite administrator.
• Take responsibility for all quality control on the project and establish high‑level standards both for the company and trade partners.
• Coordinate the punch list process to ensure owner acceptance at project turnover.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the owner, architect, engineer and trade partners to ensure the highest level of quality and customer service is delivered.
• Participate in the project coordination meetings to maintain pre‑planning engagement and scheduling in the coordination activities.
• Assist the BIM and VDC engineers in driving issue resolution to keep the submittal process on schedule.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel-based templates

Prolog

Primavera

Autodesk Suite

Job description

The Area Superintendent (AS) at Hensel Phelps leads field operations for a defined project area, guiding schedule, budget, safety, quality, and personnel development to meet goals. This safety sensitive role requires strong collaboration with engineers, trade partners, and site leadership.

As part of our employee‑owned culture, you will mentor foremen, drive continuous improvement, and uphold our standards for quality and client service across large commercial projects.