Area Superintendent

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

About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee‑owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting‑edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job Description

The Area Superintendent (AS) is responsible for supervision of a specific area of the project. The AS is responsible for establishing and achieving the project goals related to all areas of field management including schedule, budget, safety, quality, and the development of personnel. The AS will typically be assigned field engineers to assist them in the oversight of safety compliance, craft supervision and production, trade partner coordination, scheduling, material handling, daily reports, quality control and craft training. This is a safety sensitive position.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management
• Minimum of 5-6 years’ experience on large commercial construction projects
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong communication skills
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel‑based templates, Prolog, Primavera and the AutoDesk Suite
• Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading and shop drawing reading
• Preferred Qualifications: OSHA 10 Certification
• CPR & First Aid Certification.

Physical Requirements

Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements.
• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.
• Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.
• Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures
• Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Education

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

Benefits

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees.

• Company paid medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment
• Long‑term disability
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off beginning upon hire
• Annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance
• Company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies
• Cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)