Construction Superintendent

Inception Engineering and Consulting, LLC.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Possible performance bonus

Job summary

Inception Engineering & Consulting, LLC is seeking a Construction Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations on active projects in Gainesville, FL. The role requires strong on-site leadership, coordination of subs, and strict schedule management.

You will read multi-discipline drawings, monitor quality, and proactively resolve field issues to minimize delays. Regular travel between project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction superintendent or field-supervision experience.
• Commercial construction experience required.
• Ability to read architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Strong scheduling knowledge and use of scheduling software.
• Willingness to travel regularly between project sites and occasional overnight.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong daily presence on active construction sites.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trades to ensure progress.
• Develop and manage construction schedules and weekly look-ahead schedules.
• Identify and resolve field issues to avoid delays or rework.
• Read and coordinate drawings across disciplines (architectural, structural, MEP).
• Monitor workmanship and ensure corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Coordinate inspections and address deficiencies.
• Prepare daily reports, progress photos, and schedule updates.
• Manage project costs by tracking material usage and potential overruns.

Skills

Reading drawings

Scheduling software

Subcontractor leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Construction Management / Engineering / Architecture degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Inception Engineering & Consulting, LLC is a multidisciplinary firm providing architecture/design, engineering, permitting, construction, and project delivery services. We work on commercial, residential, renovation, tenant-improvement, and ground-up construction projects.

We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations and provide strong on-site leadership for assigned construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong daily presence on active construction sites.
• Manage daily construction activities and coordinate subcontractors and trades.
• Develop, maintain, and actively manage construction schedules and weekly look-ahead schedules.
• Proactively identify and resolve field issues before they cause delays or rework.
• Read and coordinate architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings.
• Identify constructability issues and trade conflicts before they affect construction.
• Monitor workmanship and require correction of deficient or incomplete work.
• Coordinate required inspections and correction of inspection deficiencies.
• Prepare daily reports, progress photographs, schedule updates, and field documentation.
• Monitor material usage, rework, and potential cost impacts.
• Identify potential cost overruns and notify management early.
• Coordinate routine materials, equipment rentals, deliveries, and site logistics.
• Document unforeseen conditions and assist management in evaluating cost and schedule impacts.
• Manage punch lists, final inspections, owner walkthroughs, and project closeout.
• Participate in regular project reporting, coordination, and company meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction superintendent or field-supervision experience.
• Commercial construction experience required.
• Strong practical knowledge of construction means, methods, details, and sequencing.
• Strong ability to read architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Strong construction scheduling knowledge and experience using professional scheduling software.
• Ability to independently solve field problems and develop practical, cost-conscious solutions.
• Strong subcontractor leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving construction environment.
• Comfortable using email, Excel, PDF drawings, digital reporting, and construction-management software.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel regularly between project sites and occasionally overnight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bluebeam or similar plan-review software experience.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred; substantial relevant field experience may substitute.

This is a full-time, primarily field-based position based in Gainesville, Florida, with regular travel to active project sites. Flexibility may occasionally be required for early mornings, evenings, weekends, or project-specific needs.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role includes maintaining project schedules, minimizing unnecessary rework, maintaining quality standards, controlling field costs, keeping subcontractors accountable, maintaining inspection readiness, and communicating risks or delays to management early.

• Paid time off in accordance with company policy.
• Paid holidays in accordance with company policy.
• Potential project-based performance bonus.

Final candidates may be asked to provide professional references. Employment may be contingent upon satisfactory verification of prior employment, references, background information, and an acceptable driving record, as permitted by applicable law.

Inception Engineering & Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.