Construction Superintendent

Stretchconstruction; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction in Lancaster County, PA seeks a Construction Superintendent to lead commercial projects from the field. You’ll own the jobsite, coordinate trades, manage schedules, safety, and quality, and ensure work is completed on time and within budget.

The role requires 5+ years in commercial construction, strong leadership, blueprints reading skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and the project team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience with leadership or supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record; MVR background check required.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day construction from startup through completion.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all on-site construction activities.
• Direct and oversee employees, subcontractors, and other contractors.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project schedules.

Skills

Construction leadership

Blueprint reading

Project management

Communication

Scheduling

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Field safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Construction Superintendent — Ames Construction

Ephrata, PA | Full-Time

Lead the Jobsite. Drive the Project. Build Something That Lasts.

Established in 1974, Ames Construction is a full-service commercial construction company headquartered in Lancaster County, PA, serving south-central and eastern Pennsylvania, northern Maryland, Delaware, and South Jersey.

For more than 50 years, we've built our reputation by delivering quality commercial construction projects on time and on budget while exceeding our clients' expectations. Our strength comes from our people — our in-house executives, project managers, and superintendents bring an average of more than 27 years of construction experience to the projects we build.

We're looking for an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead commercial construction projects from the field. This position is for someone who understands construction from the ground up, takes ownership of the jobsite, and knows how to keep people, subcontractors, schedules, safety, and quality moving in the right direction.

If you're a proven construction leader who takes pride in running an organized, safe, and productive jobsite, we'd like to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Construction Superintendent, you'll serve as the primary on-site leader responsible for coordinating the construction process and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with plans, specifications, budget, and schedule.

• Take ownership of the day-to-day construction process from project startup through completion
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all on-site construction activities
• Direct and oversee Ames employees, subcontractors, and other contractors working on the project
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for clients, subcontractors, vendors, project managers, and other project partners
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and project documentation to guide construction activities
• Coordinate construction methods, sequencing, manpower, equipment, tools, rentals, materials, and deliveries
• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project schedules to keep work progressing efficiently
• Coordinate subcontractors and trades to minimize conflicts and maintain project momentum
• Monitor work in progress to ensure quality standards and project requirements are being met
• Identify field conflicts and construction challenges and work with the project team to develop practical solutions
• Maintain accurate daily job logs and required project documentation
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections and address safety, quality, housekeeping, and productivity concerns
• Enforce Ames safety policies, OSHA requirements, project procedures, and site-specific safety plans
• Communicate project progress, manpower needs, material requirements, scheduling concerns, and potential issues to the project team
• Maintain a professional, organized, and productive jobsite
• Oversee multiple projects when required
• Perform additional duties as needed to support successful project completion

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience, preferably in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, sequencing, and jobsite operations
• Experience with retail, grocery, church, car wash, healthcare, office, or similar commercial construction projects is highly desirable
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications, and construction documents
• Proven ability to lead employees and subcontractors while maintaining accountability and professionalism
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to plan ahead, identify potential challenges, and coordinate multiple trades and priorities
• Solid mathematical skills for construction planning and field problem-solving
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and make sound field decisions
• Ability to access and navigate all areas of active construction sites in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed
• OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; MVR background check required

Why Ames Construction?

At Ames Construction, our Superintendents are a critical part of the team responsible for delivering successful projects. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your jobsites while working alongside experienced project managers, executives, tradespeople, subcontractors, and clients.

Our team's depth of experience allows us to successfully coordinate complex schedules, solve challenges in the field, provide value to our clients, and deliver projects we’re proud to put the Ames name on.

As part of the Ames family of companies, alongside Ames Mechanical and Eby Exteriors, you'll join an established Lancaster County organization with deep roots in the community, a strong commitment to safety and quality, and more than 50 years of construction experience.

Ready to Lead Your Next Project?

If you're an experienced commercial construction professional who’s ready to take ownership of the jobsite and lead projects from the field, we'd love to hear from you.