Construction Field Superintendent

EWI Recruitment; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

EWI Recruitment is seeking an experienced Construction Field Superintendent to oversee daily field operations on commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects. You will coordinate site activities, supervise subcontractors, and ensure work meets plans, schedules, and quality standards.

You will act as a key liaison among project management, field personnel, contractors, inspectors, and stakeholders. Applicants should have several years of construction supervision experience with strong

Qualifications

• Several years of construction supervision experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, drawings, and subcontractor coordination.
• Ability to interpret plans and use project management or scheduling software.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and sequence construction activities to meet schedules.
• Monitor progress against project timelines and specs.
• Coordinate deliveries and site logistics; resolve field issues promptly.
• Conduct regular site inspections and review workmanship and materials.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and support safety and quality programs.
• Participate in meetings, coordinate inspections, and track manpower and productivity.
• Identify potential delays and communicate risks or changes to project leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Site supervision

Education

Trade qualification

Construction management diploma

Tools

Project management software

Scheduling software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Field Superintendent to oversee daily field operations on commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for coordinating site activities, supervising subcontractors and trade teams, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved plans, specifications, schedules, and quality standards. The successful candidate will serve as a key point of contact between the project management team, field personnel, contractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include planning and sequencing construction activities, monitoring progress against project schedules, coordinating deliveries and site logistics, and resolving field issues promptly. You will conduct regular site inspections, review workmanship and materials, maintain accurate daily reports, and support the implementation of project-specific safety and quality programs. The Superintendent will also participate in meetings, coordinate inspections, track manpower and productivity, identify potential delays, and communicate risks or changes to project leadership. Ensuring compliance with applicable building codes, environmental requirements, and health and safety regulations is an essential part of the position.

Applicants should have several years of construction supervision experience, preferably on projects of comparable size and complexity. Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, drawings, specifications, and subcontractor coordination is required. The ability to interpret plans, use project management or scheduling software, and maintain clear documentation will be highly valued. Effective communication, sound judgement, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced site environment. A relevant trade qualification, construction management diploma, or equivalent practical experience is preferred. The role may require travel, extended hours, and work in varying weather and site conditions.