Construction General Superintendent

EWI Recruitment; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EWI Recruitment seeks an experienced Construction General Superintendent to provide senior site leadership from mobilisation through completion on major projects in the Miami area. You will coordinate field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and internal teams to maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities include developing site logistics and schedules, directing daily activities, reviewing drawings and methods, and ensuring work

Qualifications

• Substantial experience supervising complex construction projects.
• Ideal candidate will have held a general superintendent or senior site leadership role.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, contract administration, quality control, health and safety and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining site logistics, construction schedules, work plans, and sequencing strategies.
• Directing daily site activities and reviewing drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Ensuring work is completed in accordance with approved plans, budgets, quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Leading site meetings, coordinating inspections, monitoring progress and resolving delays or conflicts.
• Managing subcontractor performance, labor/equipment requirements, and supporting procurement and planning.
• Maintaining accurate records, reports and documentation; communicating progress, risks, changes and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Scheduling

Contract administration

Quality control

Health and safety

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Construction General Superintendent to oversee the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of major construction projects. This role will provide senior site leadership from mobilisation through completion, coordinating field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal project teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of workmanship, productivity, safety, and environmental compliance across the project.

Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining site logistics, construction schedules, work plans, and sequencing strategies; directing daily site activities; reviewing drawings, specifications, and method statements; and ensuring work is completed in accordance with approved plans, budgets, quality standards, and contractual requirements. You will lead site meetings, coordinate inspections, monitor progress, and identify and resolve potential delays, design issues, and construction conflicts. The role will also involve managing subcontractor performance, verifying labour and equipment requirements, supporting procurement and planning activities, and maintaining accurate records, reports, and documentation. You will work closely with project management and stakeholders to communicate progress, risks, changes, and required corrective actions.

Applicants should have substantial experience supervising complex construction projects, ideally in a general superintendent or senior site leadership capacity. A strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, contract administration, quality control, health and safety requirements, and relevant building regulations is essential. The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, use construction management and scheduling software, and coordinate multiple workstreams is required. You will need excellent leadership, communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills, together with the confidence to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. A relevant construction qualification, trade background, or degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline is desirable. A proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality projects are essential.