Commercial Construction Senior Superintendent

HITT Contracting Inc; West Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc seeks a Commercial Construction Senior Superintendent to lead on-site operations, enforce safety and quality standards, and drive project schedules. You will serve as the primary on-site leader, coordinating with project teams, subcontractors, and clients to deliver projects on time and within scope.

The role requires extensive field leadership, strong communication, and a proven track record managing complex construction activities in occupied spaces.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree from an accredited university in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable.
• 8-10 years’ experience in commercial construction, including tenant renovations, service work, and occupied spaces.
• Mastery of building processes and best practices.
• Ability to organize resources, including people, tools and time to meet deadlines.
• Project lead experience preferred.
• Previous superintendent or project lead experience preferred.
• Ability to master sector/project-specific software systems including MS Office, ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, OSHA 30 preferred.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods and lift up to 50lbs.
• Strong communication, concise writing, and professional interaction skills.
• Commitment to integrity and continuous improvement; adaptable to changing technology and methods.

Responsibilities

• Understand and administer the HITT safety program for all subcontractors and assist in safety inspections.
• Maintain HITT quality standards for all project aspects.
• Lead on-site safety and manage a safe jobsite.
• Maintain daily activity logs and manage punch list and closeout with owner/architect.
• Collaborate with project manager to formulate schedules and align methods with schedule commitments.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and manage on-site coordination.
• Ensure accurate daily documentation of work orders and verify subcontractor scope.
• Organize site team and arrange temporary facilities/utilities; identify long-lead items.
• Collaborate with project manager and site operations throughout the project life.

Skills

Leadership

Safety program knowledge

Project scheduling

Subcontractor management

Documentation

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering/business

Tools

MS Office

ProCore

Adobe Acrobat

BlueBeam

OSHA 30

Job description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Commercial Construction Senior Superintendent Job Description

A Senior Superintendent (Supt.) directs the work flow of the project on site consistent with the project schedule and HITT safety and quality standards. The Senior Supt. provides leadership and serves as the liaison between project team members to promote the interest of both the business and clients in all matters, as well as demonstrate the characteristics of a mid-level leader. Senior Supt.s communicate project priorities to site staff and all subcontractors, serving as the primary leader on site for the construction project.

Responsibilities

• Understanding and administering the HITT safety program to include all subcontractors, ensuring that all accidents/incidents are promptly reported and investigated, and assisting in safety inspections by outside agencies
• Maintain HITT quality standards for all aspects of the project
• Serve as the leader for all on site safety, managing a safe jobsite for all involved
• Maintain daily log of all activities and site conditions, while managing the punch list and closeout process through owner/architect acceptance
• Work with the project manager in formulating project schedule, ensuring that the proper methods and sequence of installation are followed, making and following through with schedule commitments, and maintaining HITT quality standards
• Maintain good working relationships with all subcontractors on the project, developing relationships within the community which enhance business opportunities, and ensuring subcontractors are treated fairly
• Ensure complete, accurate daily documentation of work orders/tickets, understanding subcontractor scope of work to avoid unnecessary change orders, and identifying problems early and act immediately to provide solutions
• Develop and organize the site team, arranging for temporary facilities/utilities for the site, and identifying long lead items that need to be expedited
• Collaborate with the project manager and site operations team throughout the life of the project

Qualifications

• A four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable.
• 8-10 years’ experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor Tenant renovations, service work, work in occupied spaces, weekend work, fast paced project experience all a plus
• Mastery of building processes and best practices
• Ability to organize necessary resources, including people, tools and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results
• Project lead experience preferred
• Previous experience in a superintendent or project lead experience preferred
• Ability to master sector/project-specific software systems including but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, OSHA 30 Certification preferred
• Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time and the ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to: Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong focus on audience appropriate business writing and verbal skills
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction and our industry
• Gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, and relay that information through clear, concise communication strategies; ability to see how pieces and processes fit into and affect the bigger picture/business model
• Organize and manage tasks and priorities
• Demonstrate integrity consistently with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values
• Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, internal focus on self-improvement
• Adapt and exercise flexibility with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means and methods
• Collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles
• Create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Exhibit respectfulness by being punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Since 1937, HITT Contracting has grown to be one for the top 10 general contractors in the U.S. with 16 offices nationwide. We continue to expand across the country, leading us to new locations and expanding into new work types. HITT has a workforce of more than 3,300 team members companywide, and we’re looking for driven candidates to join our team who want to grow with us and contribute to the company’s ongoing success.