Area Superintendent - Orlando, FL

VetJobs; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking an Area Superintendent (AS) to supervise a specific project area, manage safety, schedule, budget, quality, and personnel development. This on-site role involves coordinating field work, mentoring foremen, and ensuring alignment with the four-week schedule while maintaining strict cost and quality controls.

The AS will work with trade partners, engineers, and BIM/VDC teams to drive timely submittals and site utilization plans.

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, Excel-based templates, Prolog, Primavera and the AutoDesk Suite.
• Experiences in construction layout, blueprint reading and shop drawing reading.
• Preferred: OSHA 10 Certification.
• CPR & First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, supervise and mentor the company work force in their area.
• Coordinate field construction work through organization and 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

Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel templates

Prolog

Primavera

Autodesk Suite

Job description

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.

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.

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Cand Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience,

This role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

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.

City*

Orlando

State*

Florida

Job_Category

Construction

Job Code

Construction1 Construction

Affiliate Sponsor

Hensel Phelps