Construction Superintendent

Carolina Services, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Benefits package

Company vehicle provided

Job summary

Carolina Services Inc. (CSI) in Charleston, SC, is a premier commercial space planning and improvement firm delivering on-time, within-budget construction solutions.

We seek a Construction Superintendent who will coordinate with project managers, supervise subcontractors, manage daily site activities, and drive project milestones across multiple sites. The role requires local travel, strong communication, and a commitment to quality, with opportunities for growth and client-facing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
• 2+ years of related construction industry experience, preferably field-based.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, blueprints, and technical documents.
• Experience with PlanSwift software.
• Daily local travel to job sites.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project managers and superintendents to meet milestones and develop construction plans.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, and tracking project documentation.
• Oversee and coordinate daily construction activities, including scheduling, subcontractor management, materials, and logistics.
• Research and order products and materials for job completion and resolve vendor delivery issues.
• Communicate daily with subcontractors on job requirements to aid field quality control.
• Provide inspection follow-up and ensure deficiencies are corrected.
• Handle finish elements to ensure proper job closeout, including walk-throughs and punch lists.
• Assist with business development activities including outreach to clients and attending industry events.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Interpersonal and customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical and problem-solving

Basic construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management/related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PlanSwift

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Carolina Services Inc. (CSI) is Charleston’s premier commercial space planning and improvement company. We pride ourselves on providing customers with the highest-quality commercial construction solutions that are on time and within budget. Our services are performed by qualified and licensed professionals with expertise in space planning and interior finishing, plumbing and electrical work, concrete and landscape, as well as civil engineering.

We are seeking a Construction Superintendent to join our team. This position requires frequent travel between project sites, working closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and customers to maintain quality, efficiency, and compliance.

Job Classification: Exempt/Fulltime

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work closely with project managers and superintendents to ensure project milestones are met – including construction document/plan development.
• Assist with RFI (Request for Information) processing, submittals, and tracking project documentation.
• Oversee and coordinate daily construction activities, including scheduling, subcontractor management, material deliveries, and job site logistics.
• Research and order products and materials required for job completion – ensuring delivery from vendor to job site. Handle any billing/delivery issues.
• Communicate daily with subcontractors on job requirements aiding with field quality control.
• Provide inspection follow-up and work with subcontractors to ensure any deficiencies are corrected.
• Handle finish elements to ensure proper job closeout – including walk-through and punch list completion.
• Assist with business development activities including outreach to new and existing clients for new business and attending industry events.

Desired Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of the construction industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

The ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of related construction industry experience, preferably in a field-based role.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, blueprints, and technical documents preferred.
• Experience with PlanSwift software preferred.
• This position primarily works in a construction environment with varying temperature, noise and dust.
• Daily local travel to job sites required.
• After-hours and weekend work as required to meet customer project requirements.

CSI offers the following employee benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays
• Paid medical services/health insurance reimbursement
• Retirement Plan with company match
• Company vehicle provided
• Company cell phone provided

It is the policy of CSI to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.