Commercial Construction Superintendent

Gateway Building Company; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Company truck

Company devices

Job summary

Gateway Building Company in Durham, NC is seeking a Superintendent to lead the jobsite, partnering with the Project Manager to drive day-to-day execution, safety, quality, and timely delivery of complex commercial projects.

You'll coordinate trade partners, inspect drawings, review project specifications, and mentor field staff while maintaining client relations and representing Gateway with professionalism from mobilization through closeout.

Qualifications

• Four-year construction-related degree or 7+ years of hands-on commercial construction, with at least 5 years as a superintendent.
• Strong leadership to keep the jobsite safe and organized.
• Ability to coordinate all means and methods for successful project delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day execution of the jobsite and plan Sequencing.
• Lead subcontractors, coordinate trades, and maintain schedules and 3-week lookaheads.
• Review drawings and project specifications to identify conflicts early.
• Coordinate inspections and jurisdictional requirements.
• Perform daily jobsite walkthroughs and resolve issues before impacting schedule.
• Manage quality, safety, and logistics; perform QA and safety audits.
• Lead toolbox talks with all workers onsite.
• Lead kickoff meetings and attend superintendent meetings.
• Prepare detailed daily reports with photos and maintain site docs.
• Drive punch, closeout, and project completion.
• Provide input on evaluations, disciplinary matters, and promotions for jobsite staff.
• Represent Gateway professionally with clients, designers, inspectors, and trade partners.

Skills

Leadership

Safety-minded

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Four-year construction-related degree

Job description

Gateway is a locally owned commercial general contractor serving the Triangle, with more than 1000 completed projects across corporate interiors, healthcare, technology, industrial, hospitality, and other complex commercial environments.

Our focus is mid-market, complex commercial construction for clients who value professionalism, collaboration, and excellence. We combine the capabilities and standards of a larger contractor with the responsiveness and personal attention of a local company.

At the center of Gateway is a simple belief: good people, great projects.

We believe the quality of our people drives the quality of our work, the experience we create for our clients, and the company we are building together. Gateway was recently named a Best Place to Work in the Triangle, recognition that reflects a culture built around trust, accountability, collaboration, and taking care of one another.

Our long-term goal is equally clear: to be recognized as the premier commercial general contractor in the Triangle. Getting there requires developing great builders and giving talented people the opportunity to grow, lead, and take ownership.

That’s where this role comes in.

What Makes This Role Different

At Gateway, the Superintendent is the leader of the jobsite; not just monitoring subcontractors or maintaining a schedule but owning the day-to-day execution of the project. Working closely with the Project Manager, you'll be the primary field leader for trade partners, designers, owners, inspectors, and the broader project team.

Ultimately, we're looking for someone who can do three things exceptionally well:

Lead the field.

Create a safe, organized, productive job site and set clear expectations for everyone involved.

Solve problems before they become delays.

Understand the drawings, anticipate conflicts, make decisions, and bring practical solutions that create momentum.

Deliver a great project experience.

Protect quality, sch edule, and client expectations while representing Gateway with professionalism from mobilization through closeout.

What You’ll Do

• Own the day-to-day execution of the jobsite, planning and sequencing work to keep the project moving
• Lead subcontractors, coordinate trades, and maintain project schedules and 3-week lookaheads
• Review drawings and project specifications, identifying conflicts before they become problems
• Coordinate inspections and jurisdictional requirements
• Perform daily jobsite walkthroughs, catching and resolving issues before they impact schedule
• Manage quality, safety, and logistics; conduct quality assurance and safety audits
• Hold and document weekly toolbox talks with all workers onsite
• Lead Project Kickoff meetings with the PM team and attend monthly Superintendents meetings
• Complete detailed daily reports with photos and maintain accurate job site documentation
• Drive punch, closeout, and successful project completion
• Provide input on job evaluations, disciplinary matters, and promotion decisions for job site staff
• Represent Gateway professionally with clients, designers, inspectors, and trade partners

What You Bring

• Four-year construction-related degree, or 7+ years hands-on commercial construction experience with at least 5 years as a commercial Superintendent
• Ability to coordinate all means and methods to ensure a successful project, with strong leadership to keep the jobsite safe and clean
• Experience self-performing dimensional layout, general carpentry, and concrete prep work, and supervising all trades
• Solid understanding of project documents, subcontracts, and schedules
• Highly organized with strong oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated team player able to adapt to jobsite challenges

This role requires travel between jobsites and regular exposure to outdoor construction environments, including extreme temperatures and physically demanding work. Some on-call availability for weather, emergencies, and evening or Saturday work is required.

How We Work

We bring our whole selves to work and value honesty over pretense.

We believe in:

• Making it happen, not letting it happen
• Solving problems together
• Speaking up when something needs to be addressed
• Putting our clients first
• Supporting our community for sustainable growth

Happy clients are our business plan.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus program, along with:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off each year
• Company truck with gas card
• Issued company technology devices

Gateway Building Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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