Construction Superintendent

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pancoast & Clifford, Inc. is seeking a Construction Superintendent for a full-time, on-site role in West Chester, PA. You will oversee daily field operations, coordinate subcontractors, manage site logistics, and ensure compliance with plans, specs, and building codes.

Responsibilities include scheduling, progress tracking, on-site documentation, and collaboration with project managers, owners, and design professionals. Strong leadership, safety, and cost-control skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a construction superintendent on commercial projects is required or highly preferred.
• Proven ability to coordinate trades, manage site logistics, and ensure quality control.
• Knowledge of safety practices and risk mitigation, including OSHA compliance.
• Strong organizational skills for schedules, documentation, and multiple activities.
• Experience budgeting and tracking labor, materials, and change orders.
• Demonstrated project management abilities and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to read drawings, specs, and contracts accurately.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations on commercial construction projects on-site.
• Coordinate subcontractors, manage site logistics, and monitor quality.
• Enforce safety standards and conduct regular site inspections.
• Schedule, sequence work, and track progress against milestones.
• Maintain on-site documentation and communicate with PMs, owners, and designers.
• Assist with cost control, resolve field conflicts, and support punch lists.

Skills

Construction site management

OSHA compliance

Organization skills

Budgeting and cost control

Project management

Experience as superintendent

Communication skills

Construction management software

Reading/interpretation of drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Company Description

Pancoast & Clifford, Inc. is a full-service general contractor and construction manager serving southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The firm has completed projects across all commercial building categories, with particular strength in specialized, detail-intensive work. Founded in 1995, Pancoast & Clifford employs a team of more than 30 full-time construction professionals, including highly experienced superintendents and project managers. Supported by a trusted network of skilled regional subcontractors, the company maintains a flexible, scalable workforce to meet project deadlines and budget goals. Pancoast & Clifford is known for collaborative relationships and strong advocacy for owners, ensuring each project meets or exceeds the client's vision.

Role Description

The Construction Superintendent is a full-time, on-site role based in West Chester, PA, responsible for overseeing daily field operations on commercial construction projects. This position coordinates and supervises subcontractors, manages site logistics, and monitors work quality to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and building codes. The superintendent enforces safety standards, conducts regular site inspections, and addresses issues promptly to maintain a safe working environment. Day-to-day responsibilities include scheduling and sequencing work, tracking progress against milestones, managing on-site documentation, and communicating with project managers, owners, and design professionals. The role also involves assisting with cost control, resolving field conflicts, supporting punch list completion, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Strong construction site management skills, including coordination of trades, site logistics, and quality control.
• Demonstrated expertise in construction safety practices, OSHA compliance, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Excellent organization skills, with the ability to manage schedules, documentation, and multiple concurrent activities.
• Experience with budgeting and cost control, including tracking labor, materials, and change orders.
• Proven project management abilities, including planning, sequencing work, and meeting deadlines.
• Relevant experience as a construction superintendent on commercial projects; prior work in specialized or detail-heavy projects is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Proficiency with construction management software, digital plans, and basic office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or a degree in construction management or a related field is preferred.
• Capacity to work full time on site, adapt to changing project needs, and maintain a professional, solution-oriented approach.