Construction Superintendent

Nelson Group Construction Corp; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Nelson Group Construction Corp seeks a Construction Superintendent – Owner-Developer (Light Multifamily) to lead daily on-site operations across Cambridge, Somerville, Medford and surrounding areas. You will manage the project like your own asset, balancing aggressive delivery with uncompromising quality control.

The role requires 5+ years in residential construction supervision, direct experience on 3–12 unit wood-frame projects, and strong blueprint reading.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a residential construction superintendent.
• Direct experience completing 3–12 unit wood-frame multifamily projects.
• Strong blueprint reading across architectural, MEP, structural, and civil plans.
• Ownership mentality and understanding of financing and lease-up impacts.
• Procore or similar project management software proficiency.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification; Buildertrend/Procore certifications valued.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily construction activities to align with developer's vision and budget.
• Coordinate with in-house development, design architects, and property management.
• Review change order requests and manage site logistics to prevent waste and delays.
• Lead final unit turnover and coordination of punch lists with leasing or sales teams.
• Maintain exhaustive daily logs with progress photos for ownership.

Skills

5+ years experience

3–12 unit projects

blueprint reading

ownership mentality

Procore

OSHA 30-Hour

Tools

Procore

Buildertrend

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Owner-Developer Construction Superintendent Job Description (3–12 Units)

Position Title: Construction Superintendent – Owner-Developer (Light Multifamily)

Project Type: Small-scale multifamily residential (3 to 12 units / townhomes, walk-ups, boutique rentals/condos)

Position Type: Full-time

Project Locations: Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, & surrounding areas

Position Summary

The Construction Superintendent for an Owner-Developer manages all daily on-site operations with a direct focus on protecting the ownership group's long-term asset value, budget, and investment returns. Unlike a third-party General Contractor, this role bridges the gap between field construction, design iteration, and eventual property management. The ideal candidate treats the project like their own property, balancing aggressive delivery schedules with uncompromising quality control.

Key Responsibilities

Developer-Centric Site Management

• Direct all daily construction activities to ensure alignment with the developer's financial and aesthetic vision.
• Coordinate seamlessly with the in-house development team, design architects, and property management.
• Manage and hold independent subcontractors directly accountable, cutting out middleman GC layers.
• Review structural and finish plans early to flag constructability issues and cost-saving opportunities.

Cost Control & Material Stewardship

• Oversee material procurement, verifying that deliveries match purchase orders exactly to prevent waste.
• Review subcontractor change order requests critically before submitting them to the development office.
• Protect the project budget by managing site logistics, preventing material theft, and minimizing rework.

Long-Term Quality & Turnover Strategy

• Enforce rigorous quality control standards, focusing on hidden components that affect long-term maintenance (e.g., waterproofing, insulation, MEP routing).
• Manage the municipal inspection process directly to secure the Certificate of Occupancy efficiently.
• Lead the final unit turnover process, coordinating punch lists with the leasing or sales team for immediate occupancy.
• Document exhaustive daily logs with progress photos to maintain a transparent paper trail for ownership.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce strict OSHA safety compliance across all independent subcontractors on site.
• Maintain a secure, clean, and organized job site to minimize developer liability and neighbor complaints.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 5+ years as a residential construction superintendent, ideally working directly for an owner-developer or merchant builder.
• Project History: Direct experience completing 3–12 unit wood-frame multifamily projects or luxury townhomes.
• Technical Mastery: Superior blueprint reading skills, including architectural, MEP, structural, and civil plans.
• Mindset: Strong ownership mentality with an understanding of how construction delays impact lease-up schedules and construction loan interest.
• Software: Fluent in Procore, and similar project management systems.
• Certifications: OSHA 30-Hour card required; Procore/Buildertrend certifications are highly valued. [9]