Construction Site Operations Manager / Superintendent

Approach Talent; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm seeks an experienced Construction Site Operations Manager to oversee critical projects in Florida. This role involves ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to schedules while managing all field activities and subcontractors. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of construction experience, with strong leadership and technical skills. A four-year construction-related degree is preferred. This full-time position promises a competitive salary based on experience, highlighting a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of construction experience, with 3 years in field leadership.
• Expertise in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Advanced knowledge of safety regulations and construction disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all safety programs and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Plan and coordinate field activities, managing project scheduling and manpower.
• Act as technical liaison between project management and subcontractors.
• Manage site logistics and maintain accurate field-level record-keeping.

Skills

Construction leadership

Safety compliance

Project scheduling

Quality control

Technical liaison

Education

Four-year construction-related degree

Job description

Construction Site Operations Manager / Superintendent

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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Client: My Client (An award-winning Florida-based General Contractor)

Location: Project-based, primarily in Florida (Orlando)

Reports to: Director of Operations

Role Summary

My client is seeking an on‑site Site Operations Manager to serve as the "field general" for a specific project. This is a critical leadership role, responsible for translating project plans into on‑ground reality. You will be the primary on‑site authority for safety, quality, and scheduling, ensuring the project is executed to the company's award‑winning standards. This role requires a hands‑on leader who can manage all field activities, subcontractors, and site logistics while serving as the key technical liaison between the project management team and design professionals.

Core Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Serve as the primary on‑site leader for all safety. This includes implementing safety programs, ensuring 100% OSHA compliance, conducting daily hazard inspections, and managing all incident reporting.
• Project Execution & Schedule: Plan, lead, and coordinate all field activities. You will own the project sequencing, manage manpower levels, monitor subcontractor performance, and hold all parties accountable to the project schedule.
• Quality Control & Technical Liaison: Act as the key technical liaison between project management, subcontractors, and design teams (architects, engineers). You are responsible for ensuring all work complies with plans and specifications and for resolving any in‑field technical issues.
• Field Administration & Cost Management: Manage all site logistics, including materials and equipment. You will be responsible for accurate field‑level record‑keeping, such as coding delivery tickets and verifying time cards, to support project cost controls.

Key Candidate Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of construction experience, with at least 3 years in a field leadership capacity.
• Education: A four‑year construction‑related degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of technical training and extensive field experience.
• Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, and quality control. Must be an expert at reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, evaluate, and motivate craft‑level employees and subcontractor teams.
• Compliance: Must have a valid driver's license and be able to satisfy all jobsite‑specific badging requirements and background checks.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Construction and Building Construction

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